Emergency Medicine Journal

AUGUST 23, 2023

In 2020, 111 First was introduced to triage patients before entry to the ED and to offer direct booking for patients needing ED or urgent care into same-day arrival time slots. 111 First continues to be used post pandemic, but concerns about patient safety, delays or inequities in accessing care have been voiced.

Emergency Department 75

Emergency Department Urgent Care Documentation/Coding Patient Safety 75

American Medical Compliance

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

In operating rooms, HAIs can cause surgical site infections, which threaten the health and safety of patients. According to the Emergency Care Research Institute, staffing shortages posed the greatest threat to patient safety in 2022. Tackling the increased rate of HAIs is crucial. Get Certified.

Patient Safety 52

Patient Safety CDC Operations Outcomes 52

American Medical Compliance

JANUARY 12, 2024

The responsibility of ensuring patient safety has now moved from hospital staff to individual users with access to laser technology, which was previously only available in operating rooms of hospitals. Additionally, research has shown airborne contaminants generated by these surgical devices can be effectively controlled.

Operations 52

Operations Patient Safety Risk Management Hospitals 52

EMDocs

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

3 Increasing Strikes and Unions Labor actions in healthcare can disrupt normal hospital operations, potentially impacting costs and threatening patient quality of care. One study from the National Bureau of Economic Research on nursing strikes in New York State from 1984 to 2004 found that hospital mortality increased by 19.4%

Hospitals 76

Hospitals Research Patient Safety Wellness 76

Advanced Emergency Nursing from AENJ

DECEMBER 18, 2014

10 Commandments of Risk Management (Camp Operations) THE "20 Commandments" of EMTALA Ten Commandments For Malpractice Depositions The Top Ten Ways to Ensure Frustration, Miscommunication, and Poor Patient Care the Next Time You Provide (or Request) a Consult [N.B. Memon, A., & Kaliff, J.

Mass Casualty Incidents 40

Mass Casualty Incidents Burns Urgent Care Pediatrics 40

RebelEM

JULY 31, 2023

battery, light source, camera, screen) Other Operator-reported aspiration Esophageal intubation Injury to the teeth ICU-free days in the first 28 days Ventilator free days in the first 28 days All-cause in-hospital mortality Results: Between March 19, 2022, and November 17, 2022, 1,947 patients were assessed for eligibility.

Operations 95

Operations Outcomes Emergency Department Airway Management 95

Don't Forget the Bubbles

JUNE 17, 2024

Nonetheless, research has consistently shown that healthcare environments demonstrate higher-than-average levels of workplace incivility. staff wellbeing/turnover and patient safety) can boost engagement. Civility is more than just a ‘nice-to-have’; it’s a fundamental human right and a priority for patient safety.

Leadership 105

Leadership Resuscitation Teamwork Patient Safety 105