EMDocs

DECEMBER 14, 2023

The goal of MMI-LFL is to improve patient safety, educate physicians and reduce the cost and stress of medical malpractice lawsuits. If a physician is allowed to be on call for more than one hospital – or to be in the OR when on call – define the procedure for simultaneous calls as well as when a surgeon is operating.

Hospitals 97

Hospitals Patient Safety Operations Wellness 97

Don't Forget the Bubbles

JUNE 17, 2024

High levels of incivility correlate with adverse outcomes for patients, staff, and the organisation. Riskin (2015) showed that rudeness accounted for a 12% reduction in diagnostic and procedural performance in a simulated resuscitation. staff wellbeing/turnover and patient safety) can boost engagement. 2015 May;30:656-74.

Leadership 105

Leadership Resuscitation Teamwork Patient Safety 105

EMDocs

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

3 Increasing Strikes and Unions Labor actions in healthcare can disrupt normal hospital operations, potentially impacting costs and threatening patient quality of care. 2015 Nov 25;351. Retrieved from www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2015/11/151125233018.htm 5 Quality : Results on quality impacts are mixed.

Hospitals 98

Hospitals Research Patient Safety Wellness 98

EMDocs

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Improved Visualization: Video laryngoscopes allow for the use of standard or hyperangulated geometry, essentially allowing the operator to “look around the corner” on an anterior airway. Operators can manipulate the blade with less force to optimize the view, making it easier to identify and navigate the endotracheal tube into the trachea.

Emergency Department 92

Emergency Department Soft Tissue Injuries Airway Management Operations 92

ACEP Now

MARCH 13, 2024

Tertiary centers must continuously evaluate availability of space and resources to serve patients already under their direct care, as well as predicted needs for patients for scheduled and unscheduled care. 5 In such situations, tertiary centers must make the difficult decisions of when to accept transfer patients with critical needs.

Ethical Issues 52

Ethical Issues Emergency Department Operations Hospitals 52

EB Medicine

JULY 8, 2019

Nachi: Unfortunately this procedure is associated with a relatively high re-operation rate – one study found 20% of patients required removal or revision. Jeff: Even more shockingly, some series showed a 52% repeat operation rate. Patients present with abd pain, n/v, and peritonitis. First up, the kids. Metabolism.

Emergency Department 40

Emergency Department Sepsis Operations Dehydration 40

ACEP Now

AUGUST 28, 2024

John Hospital in Detroit, MI, did not resolve their concerns about working conditions, staffing levels, or patient safety. John Hospital since 2015, when it acquired ownership of the hospital’s ED physician group, St. John’s Emergency Services, PC.

Emergency Department 98

Emergency Department Hospitals Patient Safety Leadership 98