EMDocs

OCTOBER 30, 2023

” – Musings of an American ED resident in July 2022 when US healthcare was affected simultaneously by supply chain issues from GE Healthcare (contrast media) and Abbott Laboratories (Similac baby formula). A baby formula milk shortage for adults.” 11 Table 1.

Radiology 99

Radiology Radiology Emergency Department Hospitals 99

JournalFeed

OCTOBER 8, 2022

The JournalFeed podcast for the week of Oct 3-7, 2022. More Paralysis Spoon Feed In this single center cohort of 886 patients, 5 patients had definite awareness during paralysis. However, there were 61 patients determined to have possible awareness, meaning upwards of 7.4% of patients could have been aware.

Outcomes 40

Outcomes Patient Safety Hospitals 40

EMDocs

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

The goal of MMI-LFL is to improve patient safety, educate physicians and reduce the cost and stress of medical malpractice lawsuits. This story, while unlikely to reflect the standards of most readers, has a somewhat surprising outcome. 3 : September 2022. To opt in to the free subscriber list, click here. Tyler W et al.

Radiology 97

Radiology Radiology EKG/ECG Documentation/Coding 97

Don't Forget the Bubbles

JUNE 17, 2024

High levels of incivility correlate with adverse outcomes for patients, staff, and the organisation. staff wellbeing/turnover and patient safety) can boost engagement. At its heart lies an unpleasant reality- a critically unwell child with an anxious carer hoping for a positive outcome. 2022 May 12;46(3):319-24.

Leadership 105

Leadership Resuscitation Teamwork Patient Safety 105

EMDocs

AUGUST 22, 2024

Certified interpreter use can improve communication and patient outcomes. Improving patient safety systems for patients with limited English proficiency: a guide for hospitals. Hospital and health system-level interventions to improve care for limited English proficiency patients: a systematic review.

Documentation/Coding 104

Documentation/Coding Emergency Department Federal Emergency Management Agency Best Practices 104

American Medical Compliance

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

According to the Emergency Care Research Institute, staffing shortages posed the greatest threat to patient safety in 2022. With staffing shortages expected to worsen in the coming years, finding ways to protect patient safety and combat healthcare-associated infections will improve patient health outcomes.

Patient Safety 52

Patient Safety CDC Operations Outcomes 52

Taming the SRU

FEBRUARY 24, 2024

ENRICH Trial - the leadership journey - EMS grand rounds - r4 capstone - r1 clinical knowledge - pediatric lecture ENRICH Trial WITH visiting professor Dr. david wright ICH makes up only 10-15% of all strokes yet has a higher mortality than ischemic strokes and SAH Current 2022 AHA/ASA guidelines for spontaneous ICH (prior to ENRICH Trial) minimally-invasive (..)

Leadership 94

Leadership EMS Pediatrics Stroke 94