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2023 ACEP Elections Preview: Meet the President-Elect and Council Officer Candidates

ACEP Now

The weighting must strongly be on patient safety and on expanding the opportunities for board certified emergency physicians. As your council officer, I commit to ensuring your voice contributes to the best outcome for our College, our members, EM residents, and our patients. We must always work against a balance.

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Improving Care for Patients with a Non-English Language Preference (NELP)

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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.

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The ‘Hidden C’

Don't Forget the Bubbles

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. 2023 Mar 13.

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Medical Malpractice Insights: Excellent documentation supports standard of care and avoids lawsuit

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The goal of MMI-LFL is to improve patient safety, educate physicians and reduce the cost and stress of medical malpractice lawsuits. He undergoes a thrombectomy, but his outcome is poor. Plaintiff : The family’s concern is that a delay in appropriate treatment led to his poor outcome. UpToDate Online.

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Contrast Media Shortage of 2022 – Lessons Learned

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Background and Context Contrast-enhanced computed tomography (CECT) is of paramount importance in the emergency department (ED) due to its indispensable role in facilitating precise diagnostic outcomes. Production levels increased steadily back to baseline, achieving normal supply levels in February 2023.

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Impacts of Healthcare Working Conditions

American Medical Compliance

Safe working conditions foster a culture of patient safety, minimizing the chances of medical errors and improving overall healthcare outcomes. Reference News Medical (24 March 2023). However, the importance of safe working conditions extends to attaining a retaining talent and avoiding economic consequences.

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The 84th Bubble Wrap

Don't Forget the Bubbles

doi: 10.1136/archdischild-2023-326407. Obesity is considered a contributing factor for some musculoskeletal outcomes. The main outcome measure was a GP consultation with a recorded musculoskeletal symptom or diagnosis. 2023 Aug 23;11:1225087. 2023 Aug;108(8):632-639. doi: 10.1136/archdischild-2023-325343.