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While hospital shootings are not commonplace, studies suggest they are happening with increasing frequency, and that EDs are particularly vulnerable to this type of violence. Researchers report that roughly a third of all hospital shootings occur in the emergency setting
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Most hospital administrators would say that safety and security are of paramount importance; however, there are legal challenges that need to be considered when implementing plans to safeguard a facility.
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Hospital workers in the United States and Canada are under an increasing threat of violence according to a new survey by the International Association for Healthcare Security and Safety (IAHSS). The organizations 2014 Healthcare Crime Survey reveals that violent crimes, which include murder, rape, and robbery, were up by 16% in 2013 as compared to data collected in 2012.
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Immediate bedding and the practice of swarming delivering patient care as a team can significantly slash wait times and overall length-of-stay in the ED. However, getting physicians and nurses to transition to such approaches is challenging because they must work at a higher pace than they are used to.
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With The Outbreak Of Ebola Virus Disease (Ebd) Accelerating In West Africa, Public Health Authorities Are Urging Frontline Providers In The United States To Be Vigilant In Questioning Patients Who Present With A Suspected Infectious Disease, And In Adhering To Infection Control Practices.
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Sinai Hospital of Baltimore in Baltimore, MD, is partnering with HealthCare Access Maryland, a non-profit organization in the state, to link patients who frequent the ED for care with medical homes and other resources that can better meet their medical and social needs.
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While many older patients experience symptoms of delirium while in the emergency setting, the condition often is not recognized by emergency providers.
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