ED Management – March 1, 2020
March 1, 2020
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First Case of Coronavirus Confirmed in United States
A novel pathogen is causing concern around the world.
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Internal Process Improvements, Focus on Early Discharges Help Relieve Throughput Pressure
The administrative and clinical leadership in the ED at University Hospital in San Antonio, TX, knew they would need some help from inpatient staff to address all their throughput challenges. But first, ED leaders knew they had to put their own house in order.
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EDs in Smaller Communities Can Initiate Medication-Assisted Treatment Without Additional Resources
There are many reasons why EDs may choose to keep patients who present with opioid use disorders at arm’s length, preferring to hand them off to an addiction or behavioral health specialist whenever possible. One of the more frequent refrains is that they simply do not have the resources or expertise to treat addictions.
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Arriving at ‘Yes’ on Providing Treatment, Referral for Opioid Use Disorders
Bringing emergency physicians on board with the idea of initiating patients on medication-assisted treatment for opioid use disorders can present challenges.
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Rapid Assessment Zone Re-Engineers Patient Intake Process, Expedites Care
The approach has proved beneficial, enabling the ED to make improvements in several operational metrics without the need to take on additional staff.
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Hartford HealthCare Touts Benefits of Storytelling in Quest to Reduce Serious Safety Events
Employees are working to learn from the mistakes of the past.
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Revisiting the 5 Domains of High Reliability
For the past several years, there has been a keen focus in healthcare on high reliability. But how does the concept translate into actions that clinicians and administrators can use to make progress?