EMDocs

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

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% for patients admitted during the strike. The impact of health care strikes on patient mortality: A systematic review and meta‐analysis of observational studies.

Hospitals 78

Hospitals Research Patient Safety Wellness 78

Don't Forget the Bubbles

JUNE 17, 2024

Nonetheless, research has consistently shown that healthcare environments demonstrate higher-than-average levels of workplace incivility. Loss of psychological safety and mental well-being persist long after the episode and can impact future episodes of care. staff wellbeing/turnover and patient safety) can boost engagement.

Leadership 105

Leadership Resuscitation Teamwork Patient Safety 105

EMDocs

JULY 25, 2024

The goal of MMI-LFL is to improve patient safety, educate physicians and reduce the cost and stress of medical malpractice lawsuits. Assure and document the patient’s resources and safety net if discharged. If PA-C’s are allowed to care for suicidal patients, their privileges should so specify.

Documentation/Coding 82

Documentation/Coding Hospitals Patient Safety Emergency Department 82

ACEP Now

MAY 9, 2024

It has been well over a year since the controversial publication of the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) report on diagnostic errors in the emergency department (ED). Other examples included patients transferred between services whose failure to include complete handover information led to other delays in care.

Research 52

Research Emergency Department Infectious Diseases Hospitals 52

ACEP Now

JUNE 13, 2024

This fall, ACEP will participate in the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) Director’s summit on emergency department boarding. ACEP will continue pushing these groups to work harder to solve boarding issues, to improve patient safety, and to protect emergency physicians.

Hospitals 52

Hospitals Administration Emergency Department Psychiatric 52

EMDocs

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Some institutions developed a tier-based system for outpatient imaging as well which was updated in real-time. Of the 96 patients (22.6%) who received follow-up imaging, NCCT was done in 28/96 and CECT in 22/96 of the patients. Overall accuracy of unenhanced CT was 70% (faculty, 68% to 74%; residents, 69% to 70%).

Radiology 74

Radiology Radiology Emergency Department Hospitals 74

EB Medicine

MAY 3, 2019

The PSS-3 assesses for depression/hopelessness and suicidal ideations in the past 2 weeks as well as lifetime history of suicide attempt. Nachi: With the staff notified and the patient searched, the patient should be placed in a room without potentially dangerous items, like tubing or needles. Let’s move on to the physical.

Emergency Department 40

Emergency Department Psychiatric Documentation/Coding Outcomes 40

Don't Forget the Bubbles

JANUARY 4, 2024

This retrospective, observational study used data from the UK Trauma Audit & Research Network (TARN) between 2012 and 2021. It also evaluates the real-life impact of the RCR protocols on clinical practice, with a focus on improving patient safety. This may be prevented with early intervention. Why does it matter?

Burns 129

Burns Academics Hospitals Outcomes 129

RebelEM

JULY 31, 2023

Patients appeared to have a similar prognosis at the start of the trial, and the collected demographic information was well-balanced. Clinicians and research personnel were unblinded, potentially introducing bias in the study outcomes. among operators with over 100 prior intubations. Post-Peer Reviewed By: Salim R.

Operations 98

Operations Outcomes Emergency Department Airway Management 98

Mind The Bleep

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

If you are seeking a specialty that combines intellectual challenge with the ability to make a real difference in patient care, ID could be the perfect fit for you. Diverse and Engaging Daily Work : ID specialists encounter a wide variety of cases each day, as infections can present in many forms across different patient populations.

Infectious Diseases 52

Infectious Diseases Research Outcomes Patient Safety 52