ED Management – February 1, 2016
February 1, 2016
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As opioid overdose deaths reach record highs, call for systematic changes grows louder
New prescribing guidelines ask providers to think twice before prescribing opioids, consider alternatives for pain relief.
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Crowded EDs leaving proven strategies for improving patient flow on the table
Investigators acknowledge there are no easy fixes to the problem and that culture change, hospital-wide interventions may be needed to make progress at many facilities.
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After Terrorist Attacks, Hospital EDs Seek Protection
U.S. officials have told healthcare providers to review emergency plans.