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Aortic Aneurysm Claims Generate Highest Average Indemnity for ED
ED malpractice claims involving aortic aneurysm generated higher average indemnity ($369,872) than any other medical condition, according to a recent analysis. Failure to timely diagnose is the most common allegation in malpractice actions, followed closely by poor communication between providers.
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Closed Claim Malpractice Data Reveal Actual Legal Risks for ED Providers
Researchers analyzed 6,779 closed claims for adults in the ED and urgent care center settings logged between 2001 and 2015. The top five diagnoses in ED claims were: cardiac or cardiorespiratory arrest, acute myocardial infarction, aortic aneurysm, pulmonary embolism, and appendicitis.
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The Healing Process for Healthcare Workers Exposed to Workplace Violence
Research suggests peer support programs that may have been developed to support clinicians following an adverse event or medical error also be leveraged to help those suffering from stress, anxiety, or other emotional difficulties following incidents of workplace violence.
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COVID-19 Pandemic Put Pioneering Capacity Command Center to the Test
No knew the world would be in the grips of COVID-19 in 2016. That is when Johns Hopkins Hospital unveiled a first-of-its-kind Capacity Command Center (CCC), a high-tech control room designed to apply all the latest analytical tools to bed management, patient transfers, and surge planning. CCC leaders have spent the last five years working around the clock to optimize patient flow and anticipate any potential bottlenecks. But there is no question the concept has been put to the test by pandemic conditions. How did it fare?
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Use State-Level Policy to Drive Rapid Changes in Opioid Use Disorder Treatment
Recognizing that EDs are uniquely positioned to engage patients with opioid use disorder into effective treatment, Pennsylvania officials decided to test whether financial incentives would be enough to nudge hospitals to facilitate stronger action.
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U.K., U.S. Research Groups Report Progress on Objective Concussion Test
Word that a saliva test can accurately identify whether an individual has sustained a concussion has created quite a buzz in recent weeks.
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Lawmakers Approve Workplace Violence Prevention Measure
Legislation would require extra measures to maintain safe healthcare environments.
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FDA Approves AI Tool to Help Detect Colon Cancer
Machine learning gives clinicians another tool while trying to detect troubling signs during routine screening.
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Novel Program Decreases Transport to ED for Hospice Patients
Ventura County, CA, paramedics underwent 30 hours of training on crisis counseling, grief, and palliative care. When EMS responded to a 911 call and determined a patient was in hospice, they contacted trained staff. During a three-year study period, the percentage of hospice patients transported to the ED was 36% in the first year, 33% in the second year, and 24% in the third year. This was compared to 80% of hospice patients transported, on average, during the six months before project implementation.
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Confusing Presentation Could Result in Successful Missed Sepsis Claims
Despite recent emphasis on early sepsis intervention, little is known on exactly what symptoms these patients experience when presenting to EDs — and how frequently. This knowledge is important for educating the public about what symptoms may portend a diagnosis of sepsis, as well as educating clinicians about what symptom profiles they should be aware of when it comes to diagnosing sepsis.