Documentation/Coding EKG/ECG Patient Safety 
Dr. Smith's ECG Blog
MARCH 14, 2024
Written by Jesse McLaren Three patients presented with acute chest pain and ECGs that were labeled by the computer as completely normal, and which was confirmed by the final cardiology interpretation (which is blinded to patient outcome) also as completely normal. What do you think? It should never have been published.
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. EKG, labs, and a CXR are interpreted by the EP as normal. The radiologist finds significant cardiomegaly and sends a report to both the ED and the patient’s PCP.
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EMDocs
OCTOBER 10, 2024
The goal of MMI-LFL is to improve patient safety, educate physicians and reduce the cost and stress of medical malpractice lawsuits. Exam is normal except for tenderness as documented in the diagram. EKG shows atrial fibrillation with a rate of 169. She never had a documented abdominal exam. Temp is 98.7
AENJ: Current Issue
SEPTEMBER 30, 2023
Pressure injuries (PIs) are an important quality and patient safety metric for health care organizations. A team at a Level 1 trauma center recognized the need for ED-friendly documentation and a validated ED skin risk assessment instrument. PI monitoring and treatment are often overlooked in the emergency department (ED).
EB Medicine
JULY 8, 2019
Vitamin D, B12, Calcium, foate, iron, and thiamine deficiencies are all well documented complications. Patients typically take vitamins postoperatively to prevent such complications. Urinalysis and urine culture should be considered especially for early post op patients, symptomatic patients, or those with GU complaints.
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