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

Pediatric EM Morsels

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

This allowed US hospitals to stock the drug to ensure quick treatment of suspected severe cases, rather than having to ship it from the CDC under the prior expanded-access protocol (Thomas 2023). Both have a range of detection limits, which can be greatly dependent on operator. Treatment of Malaria: Guidelines for Clinicians.

Seizures 281

Seizures Pediatrics CDC Infectious Diseases 281

Don't Forget the Bubbles

JUNE 12, 2023

I first watched “ Just a Routine Operation “, – the story of the events that led to the tragic death of Elaine Bromiley. Elaine Bromiley went into hospital for a routine operation. I remember how I felt when. When Max entered the healthcare system, he was alert and could ask for help.

Resuscitation 145

Resuscitation Anaphylaxis Best Practices Operations 145

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 93

Radiology Radiology Operations Best Practices 93

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

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

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

American Medical Compliance

MARCH 20, 2025

The Operating Room Protocols Training equips healthcare providers with essential guidelines to enhance surgical safety, prevent complications, and improve patient outcomes. Sterile techniques are necessary not only in the operating room but also in other settings, such as when inserting a Foley catheter, arterial line, or central line.

Operations 52

Operations Patient Safety Best Practices Infectious Diseases 52

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