Emergency Medicine Journal

MAY 28, 2024

1 The Royal College of Emergency Medicine (RCEM) Best Practice Guidelines (BPGs) on Management of Pain in Adults 2 and Children 3 advocate recording a pain score, delivering timely and adequate analgesia, then assessing the response. Methods The study was a secondary analysis.

Wellness 52

Wellness Best Practices 52

PulmCCM

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

As all radiologists are ostensible experts, this reads more like an endorsement of POCUS in the ICU for intensivists well-trained and experienced in the technique. Using “Best Practice” Is Not the Best Practice The panel prescribed a lot of “best practices”: at least nine.

Best Practices 111

Best Practices Ultrasounds Infectious Diseases Sepsis 111

The Trauma Pro

OCTOBER 10, 2023

The use of Doe names in electronic health records is rapidly fading as well. The best practice for this varies by electronic record system and hospital. Although this process was dropped in Great Britain in the mid-1800s, it persists in the US legal system. Remember the landmark legal case Roe v Wade ?

Blood Transfusions 113

Blood Transfusions Best Practices Hospitals Wellness 113

American Medical Compliance

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Skin health is not only a matter of comfort and well-being but also a key indicator of a resident’s overall health status. When staff are well-trained, supported, and encouraged to take a proactive approach to skin health , residents benefit from improved outcomes, greater comfort, and a higher quality of life.

Teamwork 105

Teamwork Best Practices Outcomes Wellness 105

Pediatric EM Morsels

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

With concern for malaria, it is very important to identify who is non-immune and semi-immune as this can affect both the timeframe for illness after departure from the endemic country as well as severity of illness. Food and Drug Administration Approval of Artesunate for Severe Malaria: Enough to Achieve Best Practice?

Seizures 281

Seizures Pediatrics CDC Infectious Diseases 281

RebelEM

JANUARY 18, 2024

It is well-established that earlier recognition and treatment can lead to better outcome for these patients . Until that time, the best evidence indicates that in the sickest patients (i.e. Background: Sepsis remains one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality.

Sepsis 132

Sepsis Hospitals Administration Outcomes 132

American Medical Compliance

AUGUST 29, 2024

Participants will learn about best practices in caregiving, communication strategies, and techniques to ensure safety, dignity, and improved quality of life for seniors and individuals with disabilities. Languages: American English Key features: Audio narration, learning activity, and post-assessment.

Best Practices 98

Best Practices Wellness 98

Thinking Critical Care

OCTOBER 4, 2023

So many good talks and workshops, as well as some fantastic hallway discussions with both faculty and participants! I will be sharing several of the talks on #FOAMed and wanted to start with what I think is hands-down the best practical clinical talk on VA coupling. So HR2023 was awesome.

Best Practices 69

Best Practices Wellness 69

EMDocs

AUGUST 22, 2024

Well-meaning providers who are not highly fluent may contribute to miscommunication and diagnostic errors. Providers should respect and utilize this mode of communication, as well as document the patient’s request for a non-certified interpreter. Train your staff on best practices for using phone interpreters. April 2007.

Documentation/Coding 104

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

American Medical Compliance

AUGUST 7, 2024

Ensuring your team is well-equipped with the right knowledge and training is crucial. This includes regular workshops, seminars, and online courses to keep staff informed about the latest best practices and guidelines. Together, we can work towards minimizing infection risks and improving overall healthcare outcomes.

PPE 105

PPE Best Practices Patient Safety Urgent Care 105

American Medical Compliance

DECEMBER 21, 2023

This shows that there’s a continual focus on health and wellness. Do: Regular staff training Digital compliance requirements and best practices can evolve, so it’s crucial not to assume that one-time training is sufficient. The demand for healthcare services is not only constant but escalating.

Best Practices 97

Best Practices Telemedicine Wellness 97

American Medical Compliance

MARCH 11, 2024

While the primary focus in dentistry is patient health and well-being, carefully keeping records is equally needed. Amidst the busy dental appointments, treatments, and patient care, there are crucial aspects that often operate in the background but hold importance. These are recordkeeping and documentation.

Documentation/Coding 105

Documentation/Coding Best Practices Operations Outcomes 105

Sensible Medicine

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Criticism of these programs is both well-deserved and unfair. Despite these well-deserved criticisms, I’ve found that residential treatment programs and therapeutic communities can be essential to my patients, and there’s evidence to support that. Confrontational interventions are inhumane and ineffective.

Psychiatric 129

Psychiatric Research CDC Best Practices 129

The Trauma Pro

JUNE 30, 2023

A best practice would be to scan (or copy) the paper trauma flow sheet just before the patient leaves the emergency department for good so an interim version can be placed in the EHR. In my next two posts, I’ll write about why the eTFS doesn’t work well during the trauma resuscitation phase of care. At some point.

Hospitals 100

Hospitals Administration Resuscitation Best Practices 100

Total Medical ComplianceHIPAA

JANUARY 12, 2023

Nevertheless, they do represent current general best practices. Notable requirements include: Signed acknowledgements from each worker (and in some cases, business associates), confirming that the worker has read, understands, and will follow the practice’s policies and procedures (“P&P”).

Operations 104

Operations Best Practices Documentation/Coding Administration 104

American Medical Compliance

OCTOBER 3, 2024

As dental professionals, it’s crucial to understand and adhere to OSHA dental compliance standards to ensure the well-being of both staff and patients. Therefore, OSHA encourages dental practices to implement ergonomic measures. According to NSC Injury Facts, workplace injuries cost businesses $167 billion in 2021.

PPE 105

PPE Hazardous Materials Documentation/Coding Operations 105

Taming the SRU

MARCH 12, 2024

In the context of increasing ED and hospital crowding as well as limited ICU availability, this study aimed to evaluate the impact of a subcutaneous insulin (SQuID) protocol in the treatment of DKA on emergency department length-of-stay (EDLOS) and ICU admissions. as well as patients less than 18 years old were excluded from analysis.

Operations 97

Operations Hospitals Best Practices Wellness 97

EMDocs

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Antibiotics are recommended for those with complicated diverticulitis, as well as surgical specialist consult if necessary (e.g., Recent evidence suggests antibiotics may not be necessary for all patients with uncomplicated diverticulitis. perforation). Grade of Recommendation: Strong recommendation based on high-quality evidence, 1A.”

Sepsis 113

Sepsis Best Practices Hospitals Outcomes 113

Total Medical ComplianceHIPAA

AUGUST 15, 2024

Document what worked well and what did not. Clear Communication Channels : Confirm that communication channels are well-defined and tested. Make sure that they align with current HIPAA regulations and industry best practices. This variety guarantees that the plan is robust and comprehensive.

Documentation/Coding 59

Documentation/Coding Best Practices Risk Management Wellness 59

Don't Forget the Bubbles

AUGUST 23, 2023

Definitive emotional support is critical to our emotional and psychological well-being. Best Practices in Mental Health. This gives rise to feelings of failure alongside the feelings of grief. Psychological harm occurs. To limit the psychological harm, perhaps we should implement THE PAUSE. Critical Care Medicine , 46 (1), pp.

Emergency Department 98

Emergency Department Resuscitation Documentation/Coding Best Practices 98

ACEP Now

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Creation of an accurate database of emergency physicians living and working within a state, as well as a network of each states’ EM groups and ED medical directors would help chapter leaders disseminate relevant information, strengthen advocacy efforts, and plan regional solutions summits to focus on unique challenges.

Leadership 98

Leadership PPE EMS Wellness 98

Taming the SRU

JUNE 26, 2023

While these programs differ, many have shown improvement in perceived wellness among residents.

Seizures 52

Seizures Best Practices Wellness Outcomes 52

Total Medical ComplianceHIPAA

JULY 6, 2023

Educate Employees: Conduct regular training sessions to educate staff members on privacy best practices and the consequences of privacy breaches. Incident Response Plan: Develop a well-defined incident response plan that outlines the steps to be taken in the event of a privacy breach.

Hospitals 52

Hospitals Best Practices Emergency Department Wellness 52

American Medical Compliance

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Fires can happen in any setting, making it important for your dental practice to know the safest fire prevention practices to ensure the safety of your staff and patients. In addition to these practices, having a safe route to evacuate your dental practice in case of a fire is important as well.

Best Practices 52

Best Practices Wellness 52

Don't Forget the Bubbles

MARCH 31, 2025

Infants who died while in a neonatal care unit were excluded (these have a well-defined process of review using the Post Mortem Review Tool, PMRT). Good communication is crucial to parents feeling they are well supported after their childs death and having a positive experience of their childs review process.

Sepsis 59

Sepsis Fluid Resuscitation Shock Resuscitation 59

Total Medical ComplianceHIPAA

JULY 10, 2024

Best Practices for HIPAA-Compliant Video Surveillance Reasonable Expectation of Privacy: Do not place cameras in private areas. You may want to consider signage as well stating security cameras are in use in public areas of the facility. Clearly explain the purpose of the cameras and how the footage is used and protected.

Administration 52

Administration Best Practices Wellness 52

RebelEM

APRIL 22, 2024

Early in the pandemic, extensive efforts were made to identify the best approach to oxygenation in this group of patients. Best practices settled on aggressive use of non-invasive ventilation (NIV) and delaying invasive mechanical ventilation (IMV) where feasible. Primary Outcome Days Alive w/o Support 72 days 80 days 5.8

Outcomes 74

Outcomes Best Practices EMS Shock 74

Ziqitza HealthCare Ltd

OCTOBER 28, 2023

Through these­ sessions, all team membe­rs are kept informed and update­d on the latest guideline­s and best practices in order to maintain a high standard of care­. Mental He­alth Support – The high-pressure de­mands of working in an ambulance can have a significant impact on the me­ntal well-being of staff membe­rs.

Ambulance Services 52

Ambulance Services PPE Patient Safety Best Practices 52

Mind The Bleep

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Initiate antibiotic therapy early for both periorbital and orbital cellulitis.

Best Practices 52

Best Practices Administration Hospitals Wellness 52

Don't Forget the Bubbles

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Tilly is normally fit and well, with no significant past medical history. Clinical scoring tools for appendicitis The recently published Best Practice Pathway Guidance by NHS England recommends using clinical risk scores to assess all children with suspected appendicitis. Her immunisations are up to date.

Emergency Department 105

Emergency Department Ultrasounds Pediatrics Best Practices 105

EB Medicine

APRIL 30, 2017

In it, co-authors Emily Singer Fisher, MD, and Boyd Burns, DO, FACEP, FAAEM, both of the University of Oklahoma School of Community Medicine, cover evidence published in 190 articles, and 10 reviews from the Cochrane database, as well as current guidelines issued by the American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology Foundation.

Outcomes 40

Outcomes Burns Best Practices Ultrasounds 40

American Medical Compliance

AUGUST 29, 2024

In this comprehensive Elder and Domestic Violence Abuse Reporting course, participants will learn about the different types of abuse, mandatory reporting laws, and best practices for supporting victims.

Domestic Violence 52

Domestic Violence Elder Abuse Best Practices Fractures 52

American Medical Compliance

MARCH 5, 2024

Certified nursing assistants play a large role in caring for individuals who are in restorative nursing facilities, whether it is to help them relearn a skill, take care of themselves, and eat, among other tasks as well.

Best Practices 52

Best Practices Wellness 52

PulmCCM

OCTOBER 3, 2023

The cognitive outcomes at one year among ICU survivors occur in younger patients as well as the aged, and are commonly as severe as mild Alzheimer’s-type dementia or moderate traumatic brain injury. Physical decline, weakness, and frailty occur in 70% of ARDS survivors persisting after six months of follow-up.

Outcomes 52

Outcomes Best Practices Wellness 52

The Skeptics' Guide to EM

AUGUST 20, 2022

The conversation ended well with Jeff requesting one of the t-shirts I planned to make with the title of non-expert ER contrarian on the chest. One was Dr. Eddy Lang who is a well-known Canadian researcher and emergency physician in Calgary, Alberta. Eddy appeared on the SGEM Xtra episode called the Walk of Life discussing AIS.

Stroke 52

Stroke Best Practices EMS Research 52

EMDocs

JUNE 2, 2023

You should always follow your local practice guidelines and recommendations as well as adhere to approved medications in your facility. Document what you gave and why, as well as the impact. If a patient has a PRN on their med list do that! Route of administration If the patient is cooperative, offer oral medications first.

Psychiatric 93

Psychiatric Pediatrics Emergency Department Administration 93

SheMD

OCTOBER 8, 2023

Actually, I wanted to ask what supports the program has in place for parents (male and female) as well as people increasing their families, be it biologically or through adoption?” Their well-being should be considered. Best Practices for Conducting Residency Program Interviews. Thank you for this question ! Sources: 1.

Leadership 105

Leadership Best Practices Academics Documentation/Coding 105