Canadian EM

AUGUST 6, 2024

Hilary Weatherby is a Registered Nurse working as a Patient Safety & Quality Improvement (QI) Specialist. Hilary helps teams apply QI methodology to organization-wide projects and reviews patient safety events for the purposes of continuous quality improvement across a large, downtown Toronto, hospital system.

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Patient Safety Hospitals 40

The Skeptics' Guide to EM

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

With emergency department (ED) volumes rising, administrators are eager to explore AI-driven solutions to improve patient safety and reduce staff burnout. Their hospital has struggled with a growing number of adverse events that often occur without warning.

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Emergency Department Administration Outcomes Patient Safety 110

RebelEM

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

This course teaches practical, effective skills and strategies for adult and pediatric intubation that promote patient safety and increase provider confidence. This is the only cadaver airway course available. End of day will involve discussion of challenging airway management cases from participants and faculty.

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Airway Management Military Pediatrics Patient Safety 71

Emergency Medicine News

DECEMBER 1, 2024

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Patient Safety 81

EMDocs

DECEMBER 11, 2024

The goal of MMI-LFL is to improve patient safety, educate physicians and reduce the cost and stress of medical malpractice lawsuits. Heres another case from Medical Malpractice Insights Learning from Lawsuits , a monthly email newsletter for ED physicians. To opt in to the free subscriber list, click here.

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Hospitals Patient Safety EMS Wellness 97

EMCrit

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Chart to protect yourself and your patients! EMCrit Project by Scott Weingart, MD FCCM.

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Patient Safety Emergency Department 56

PDC Healthcare

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Every patient, procedure, and staff member an Ambulatory Surgery Center relies on accurate patient identification. Patient identification wristbands are crucial to ensuring patient safety as they provide a critical link between the patient’s identity, electronic medical record, and treatment.

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Patient Safety 98

PDC Healthcare

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Spartanburg Regional Healthcare Improves Patient Safety by Switching to Thermal Wristband and Label Printing Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System, an integrated healthcare delivery system in South Carolina, is building on its reputation for technological excellence with the recent adoption of thermal print patient identification technology.

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Patient Safety Documentation/Coding 97

PDC Healthcare

APRIL 4, 2023

PDC Thermal Wristbands are Lab Tested to Perform in Demanding Healthcare Environment Healthcare providers are constantly evaluating patient safety standards to improve methods to reduce medical errors.

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Patient Safety Research 95

American Medical Compliance

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Staff should learn techniques for de-escalating situations, maintaining patient safety, and creating a calm, structured environment. Learning these can reduce anxiety and confusion for patients with cognitive issues.

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Best Practices Outcomes Patient Safety Wellness 105

EMDocs

MARCH 28, 2025

The goal of MMI-LFL is to improve patient safety, educate physicians and reduce the cost and stress of medical malpractice lawsuits. Heres another case from Medical Malpractice Insights – Learning from Lawsuits , a monthly email newsletter for ED physicians. To opt in to the free subscriber list, click here.

Ultrasounds 75

Ultrasounds Patient Safety Hospitals Wellness 75

Emergency Live

MARCH 13, 2024

These innovative rescue vehicles, equipped with autonomous driving systems, promise to revolutionize the way emergencies are handled, improving service efficiency and patient safety.

Patient Safety 98

Patient Safety 98

American Medical Compliance

APRIL 16, 2024

The following Understanding Medication Safety Training educates healthcare providers on common medication safety issues. Ensuring patient safety during health services delivery is fundamental for an efficient healthcare system.

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Patient Safety Administration Outcomes 98

PDC Healthcare

DECEMBER 22, 2022

Healthcare professionals are faced with many obstacles while administering IV medication to patients, which can lead to medical errors and a risk for patient safety. Nearly 40% of medical errors take place during medication administration as it is one of the most intricate processes for healthcare staff.

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Best Practices Administration Patient Safety 98

ACEP Now

OCTOBER 13, 2023

We fear that this decision will negatively impact patient safety and quality of care.” Our residents are currently the primary staff members in our Shoreline emergency department, had of the medical ICU, and the entire Trauma ICU.

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Patient Safety Emergency Department Administration EMS 132

NIOSH Science Blog

MAY 29, 2024

The negative outcomes not only affect the healthcare worker but can trickle down to patient safety and satisfaction. Workplace violence impacts the mental health and wellbeing of the healthcare workforce. This blog post highlights current efforts across government and industry to address this critical issue.

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Patient Safety Outcomes 89

Emergency Medicine Journal

AUGUST 21, 2024

Findings New junior doctors identified that early socialisation should facilitate patient safety and a safe learning space, with much of this process dependent on consultant interactions rather than formal induction. We used constant comparison to identify and develop themes.

Patient Safety 98

Patient Safety Emergency Department Research 98

The Skeptics' Guide to EM

JULY 20, 2024

Therefore, effective preoxygenation is essential to enhance patient safety during this high-risk procedure. Hypoxemia during intubation can lead to severe complications, including dysrhythmia, cardiovascular collapse, hypoxic brain injury, and death.

COPD 121

COPD Patient Safety Emergency Department Administration 121

Pediatric EM Morsels

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Patient safety in the pediatric emergency care setting. Accuracy of paramedic Broselow tape use in the prehospital setting. Prehosp Emerg Care. 2012;16(3):374-380. doi:10.3109/10903127.2012.664247 Committee on Pediatric Emergency Medicine, American Academy of Pediatrics, Krug SE, Frush K. Pediatrics. 2007;120(6):1367-1375.

Pediatrics 271

Pediatrics Resuscitation Documentation/Coding Wellness 271

The Skeptics' Guide to EM

JUNE 15, 2024

He is particularly enthusiastic about medical education and the use of high-fidelity simulation to identify latent threats to patient safety and improve team-based crisis resource management. Case: A 24-year-old patient is involved in a high-speed motor vehicle collision.

Resuscitation 119

Resuscitation Patient Safety Emergency Department Operations 119

PDC Healthcare

OCTOBER 22, 2020

While you don’t want to add unnecessary obstacles to a visitors’ path toward seeing their loved ones, it’s important for healthcare facilities to screen all guests, for both staff and patient safety. In short, your visitor management solution should maintain high security standards […].

Hospitals 72

Hospitals Patient Safety 72

American Medical Compliance

AUGUST 29, 2024

Just like medical errors, falls are preventable incidents that require careful monitoring, proper safety protocols, and prompt interventions to minimize risk and protect patient well-being. Understanding this definition helps healthcare providers recognize the importance of fall prevention as a critical aspect of patient safety.

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Patient Safety Documentation/Coding Wellness 98

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

MARCH 14, 2024

The most recent study found a NPV of 100% of triage ECGs labeled ‘normal’ or ‘otherwise normal’ for final hospital diagnosis of ACS, and concluded that avoiding physician interruption would “alleviate interruptions in workflow and improve patient safety.” It is well known that NOMI usually has a normal ECG or nonspecific ECG.

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EKG/ECG Documentation/Coding Patient Safety Outcomes 119

Sensible Medicine

APRIL 14, 2024

Some speakers represented patient advocacy organizations and later lashed out at me on twitter. Not only is this new change a risk to patient safety, it is yet another straw on the back of American health care. Curious, I looked to see who supported the organizations.

Patient Safety 145

Patient Safety Academics Outcomes Wellness 145

American Medical Compliance

AUGUST 14, 2024

The presence of drugs and alcohol in the workplace not only jeopardizes the well-being of healthcare personnel but also poses significant risks to patient safety and care quality. In the demanding environment of healthcare, maintaining a safe and professional workplace is paramount.

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Patient Safety Wellness 105

American Medical Compliance

AUGUST 7, 2024

These infection data can help identify trends and prevent future occurrences. Conclusion Infection control is a vital component of patient safety and healthcare quality. Facilities should have a clear reporting system and a dedicated team to investigate and address reported issues. Access the course here.

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PPE Best Practices Patient Safety Urgent Care 105

EMDocs

DECEMBER 20, 2023

The goal of MMI-LFL is to improve patient safety, educate physicians and reduce the cost and stress of medical malpractice lawsuits. Here’s another case from Medical Malpractice Insights – Learning from Lawsuits , a monthly email newsletter for ED physicians. To opt in to the free subscriber list, click here.

Patient Safety 98

Patient Safety Wellness 98

American Medical Compliance

AUGUST 15, 2024

In the fast-paced and complex world of healthcare, maintaining high standards of professional behavior is crucial for ensuring patient safety, building trust, and fostering a positive work environment.

Documentation/Coding 98

Documentation/Coding Patient Safety 98

American Medical Compliance

MARCH 6, 2025

This training equips healthcare professionals with the skills and knowledge needed to enhance accountability, improve patient safety, and foster a positive work culture. Importance of Documentation in Healthcare Providers must document patient encounters accurately, fully, and on time.

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Documentation/Coding Patient Safety Leadership Outcomes 52

American Medical Compliance

MARCH 21, 2025

In this course, healthcare providers learn how engaging families as care partners can improve patient safety and outcomes. The guide emphasizes two care processes in particular when: Families can impact safetynurse bedside shift report and Planning for care transitions from hospital to home.

Outcomes 52

Outcomes Patient Safety Hospitals Wellness 52

Sensible Medicine

APRIL 17, 2024

The parallels to universal precautions, the balance of comfort, communication, and patient safety, and the issues of power in the doctor patient relationship keeps me coming back to the issue. I have written my own essays about it on Sensible Medicine on September 28 th , 2022 , and January 11 th , 2024.

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Patient Safety Hospitals 107

PDC Healthcare

APRIL 4, 2023

PDC Thermal Wristbands are Lab Tested to Perform in Demanding Healthcare Environment Healthcare providers are constantly evaluating patient safety standards to improve methods to reduce medical errors.

Patient Safety 52

Patient Safety Research 52

EMDocs

MARCH 20, 2024

The goal of MMI-LFL is to improve patient safety, educate physicians and reduce the cost and stress of medical malpractice lawsuits. Here’s another case from Medical Malpractice Insights – Learning from Lawsuits , a monthly email newsletter for ED physicians. To opt in to the free subscriber list, click here.

Documentation/Coding 105

Documentation/Coding Hospice Resuscitation CPR 105

The Skeptics' Guide to EM

JULY 6, 2024

Such conflicts hinder cohesive teamwork and decision-making, potentially compromising patient safety. Conflicts in the ED often stem from clinical decision-making and actions, leading to potential adverse patient events and exacerbating access block issues. These conflicts can ultimately lead to moral injury [1,2,3].

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Teamwork Leadership Research Patient Safety 96

EMDocs

APRIL 18, 2024

The goal of MMI-LFL is to improve patient safety, educate physicians and reduce the cost and stress of medical malpractice lawsuits. Here’s another case from Medical Malpractice Insights – Learning from Lawsuits , a monthly email newsletter for ED physicians. To opt in to the free subscriber list, click here.

Patient Safety 105

Patient Safety Hospitals Documentation/Coding EMS 105

EMDocs

AUGUST 22, 2024

Improving patient safety systems for patients with limited English proficiency: a guide for hospitals. Hospital and health system-level interventions to improve care for limited English proficiency patients: a systematic review. The Joint Commission Journal on Quality and Patient Safety. Lion KC, et al.

Documentation/Coding 104

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

American Medical Compliance

AUGUST 7, 2024

Patient safety is a critical concern, with the World Health Organization (WHO) estimating that 1 in 10 patients is harmed while receiving healthcare. Compliance with healthcare regulations is crucial not only for avoiding legal repercussions but also for ensuring high standards of patient care and safety.

Hazardous Materials 105

Hazardous Materials Documentation/Coding Legal Issues Infectious Diseases 105