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Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego’s Unique ED Culture Breeds Innovation

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Interestingly, the geriatric rate is higher than the average for similar departments, and the pediatric rate is lower—both suggesting a higher acuity patient mix—yet the admission rate is only 21 percent. PEP has had this contract for 20 years and is closely aligned with their hospital leadership. Click to enlarge. How Do They Do It?

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The Medical Director’s Role in Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Programs

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Often, the role and responsibilities are added to the ED medical director job description, though other specialists including family practitioners, obstetricians and gynecologists, and pediatrics may serve as medical directors. For pediatric programs, it is preferred that the medical director be trained as a child abuse pediatrician.

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Grand Rounds Recap 1.17.24

Taming the SRU

Leadership curriculum: recruiting & building a team r4 Case follow-up - r3 small groups Leadership curriculum: recruiting & building a team WITH Drs. Leadership curriculum: recruiting & building a team r4 Case follow-up - r3 small groups Leadership curriculum: recruiting & building a team WITH Drs.

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The ‘Hidden C’

Don't Forget the Bubbles

In such situations, ‘soft skills’ such as teamwork, compassionate leadership, strong interpersonal communication, and psychological safety are essential. Barriers to reporting include a lack of awareness of reporting mechanisms, fear of repercussions on professional reputation, and a lack of proactive leadership support. Pediatrics.

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Meet the Emergency Physicians Running for Congress

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ACEP Now: Dr. Aisha Terry, has focused on the pipeline of leadership for the College this year. The reason I think orthopedists have done so well because they’ve been involved, they’ve been politically engaged, they’ve used their assets to preserve their assets. MCCORMICK: I really love pediatrics, I love working with kids.

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Big Labs, Little People

Pediatric Emergency Playbook

Read on to go from bread-and-butter pediatric blood work to answer the question – what’s up with troponin, lactate, d-dimer, and BNP in kids? This is especially true in children – the majority of pediatric ambulatory visits do not require blood work to make a decision about acute care. The punchline is, use a pediatric reference.

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

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A rural ED staffed by a well-trained EP is an essential resource in small communities that may be otherwise lacking in readily available healthcare resources. From this experience, I demonstrated the leadership skills to facilitate dialogue and navigate debate when viewpoints diverge. Council Vice Speaker Candidates Kurtis A.