ACEP Now

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

In addition to offering practice support, advocacy, career development, and networking, ACEP must listen to needs of graduating residents and new attendings. With elimination of CME funding in many of our hospitals and groups, it is crucial to continue to add value and communicate that value to residents before graduation.

Leadership 98

Leadership PPE EMS Wellness 98

Ziqitza HealthCare Ltd

OCTOBER 28, 2023

The team utilize­s hospital-grade disinfectants to effe­ctively minimize the risk of infe­ctions. Proper Waste Disposal – Ensuring proper disposal of me­dical waste is a crucial aspect of Ziqitza’s operations. This e­nsures that patients rece­ive the proper me­dical attention while being transporte­d to the hospital.

Ambulance Services 52

Ambulance Services PPE Patient Safety Best Practices 52

ACEP Now

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Recommendations, Best Practices Once real-time information sharing is recognized as fundamentally good with limited exceptions, further efforts should maximize patient benefits. These practices will reduce inequities in the current landscape of EHI sharing. SOB), and alternative value-neutral descriptors should be used (e.g.,

Documentation/Coding 52

Documentation/Coding Best Practices Ethical Issues Academics 52

EMDocs

OCTOBER 17, 2023

American Gastroenterological Association (2021) Best Practice Advice 1: Computed tomography should be considered to confirm the diagnosis of diverticulitis in patients without a prior imaging-confirmed diagnosis and to evaluate for potential complications in patients with severe presentations. References: Wilkins T, Embry K, George R.

Radiology 87

Radiology Radiology Operations Best Practices 87

Pediatric Emergency Playbook

JANUARY 1, 2017

Neonatal observational scales have been validated in the intensive care and post-operative settings; ED-specific quantitative scales are lacking. CRIES ( Table 1 ) was validated for post-operative patients; to adapt its use for the ED, the most conservative approach is to substitute “preoperative baseline” with normal range for age.

Pediatrics 40

Pediatrics Soft Tissue Injuries Burns Emergency Department 40

EB Medicine

AUGUST 1, 2018

Nachi: Sometimes… Jeff: This month’s issue was authored by Mollie Williams, who is the EM residency program director at the Brooklyn Hospital Center. Make sure that the patient knows not to operate vehicles or heavy machinery under the influence of drugs. Discharge home should be in the care of a sober family member or friend.

Seizures 40

Seizures Hyperthermia / Hypothermia Administration Dehydration 40

PulmCCM

MARCH 11, 2024

You probably don’t ever see this–you bill as usual, but CMS reportedly doesn’t pay your hospital for any of your 99292s until billed time goes over 104 minutes. Ascension is a $27 billion, 140-hospital conglomerate operating in 19 states—the third largest system in the U.S This is not a hot research area.)

Hospice 52

Hospice Documentation/Coding Administration Hospitals 52

American Medical Compliance

OCTOBER 25, 2024

From small clinics to expansive hospital systems, healthcare providers must navigate a complex web of federal, state, and local regulations designed to protect patient care. What’s more, they improve operational efficiency and enhance patient trust. This staggering figure highlights the importance of staying vigilant.

Documentation/Coding 105

Documentation/Coding Operations Best Practices Shock 105

American Medical Compliance

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Patients who receive restorative nursing care are 32% less likely to be readmitted to the hospital than those receiving standard care, as reported in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society. These challenges contribute to frequent hospital readmissions and long-term dependence on assistance.

Stroke 99

Stroke Administration Best Practices Wellness 99

Mind The Bleep

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Initial Management (whilst Urology team are on their way) Bloods FBC, U/Es, CRP, Coagulation screen, Blood glucose levels, Blood cultures IV Antibiotics as per Trust guidelines (may be under section for Necrotising fasciitis) Urethral catheter- this will help with monitoring urine output and help identify the urethra during the operation.

Documentation/Coding 52

Documentation/Coding Operations Ultrasounds Hospitals 52