EMDocs

MAY 9, 2024

The goal of MMI-LFL is to improve patient safety, educate physicians and reduce the cost and stress of medical malpractice lawsuits. judgment vs. negligence” and “causation,” or the likelihood of a better outcome with earlier surgery). To opt in to the free subscriber list, click here.

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American Medical Compliance

JULY 3, 2023

Safe working conditions foster a culture of patient safety, minimizing the chances of medical errors and improving overall healthcare outcomes. Reduced occupational risks lead to fewer instances of absenteeism, turnover, and burnout, ensuring a stable workforce and continuity of care.

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American Medical Compliance

JANUARY 12, 2024

Moreover, these tools facilitate efficient and effective communication of critical patient information among members of the healthcare team. Furthermore, by facilitating the exchange of critical information for patient safety, these communication platforms improve the standard of care across disciplines.

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Ziqitza HealthCare Ltd

JUNE 14, 2023

By engaging patients in meaningful conversations and addressing their concerns, chatbots enhance patient education, empower individuals to take control of their health, and ultimately improve health outcomes. These virtual assistants empower patients, promote self-management, and improve overall health outcomes.

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American Medical Compliance

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

When a child is abandoned by a caregiver, they are more likely to incur serious harm or threats to their health and safety. Children need adequate support to develop fully, and a lack of parental presence can have detrimental impacts of child outcomes. Here are a few of them: Unexplained injuries is a common sign of abuse.

Burns 52

Burns Patient Safety Outcomes Fractures 52

Taming the SRU

MAY 5, 2023

The CLASSIC trial is a randomized controlled trial conducted in the ICU setting which compared restrictive versus standard fluid strategies with a primary outcome of death by 90 days in patients with septic shock. for patients with ESRD in the restrictive group (95% CI; -41.9 versus 59.2%). versus 14.9% Crit Care 26 (1): 19.

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Mind The Bleep

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

Always prioritise patient safety; if in doubt, don’t hesitate to seek help from the on-call ENT team. Following the steps outlined in this quick reference guide can ensure the best possible outcome for your patients facing these common ENT emergencies. Remember that a cautious approach is often the safest one.

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The Skeptics' Guide to EM

APRIL 14, 2019

Although there are numerous validated screening tools, such as the PHQ9, the ED-Safe Patient Safety Screener, and the Suicide Behaviors Questionnaire–Revised (SBQ-R), none have been tested against physician gestalt, and none are widely used in clinical practice [2,3,4]. . million visits a year in the United States [1].

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The Skeptics' Guide to EM

MARCH 22, 2019

Reference: Impact of scribes on emergency medicine doctors’ productivity and patient throughput: multicentre randomised trial, BMJ January 2019 * Population: Five emergency departments in Australia * Intervention: Scribes rostered to a physician for a shift * Comparison: Same physicians working shifts without scribes * Outcomes: * Primary: Total patients/physician/hour (..)

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Emergency Department Documentation/Coding Dislocations Research 52

JournalFeed

OCTOBER 8, 2022

However, there were 61 patients determined to have possible awareness, meaning upwards of 7.4% of patients could have been aware. Burnout = Bad Outcomes Spoon Feed Physician burnout has extensive negative effects, not just on individuals, but on hospital systems and on patient safety and satisfaction.

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ACEP Now

AUGUST 1, 2023

The weighting must strongly be on patient safety and on expanding the opportunities for board certified emergency physicians. As your council officer, I commit to ensuring your voice contributes to the best outcome for our College, our members, EM residents, and our patients. We must always work against a balance.

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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

MARCH 14, 2024

Written by Jesse McLaren Three patients presented with acute chest pain and ECGs that were labeled by the computer as completely normal, and which was confirmed by the final cardiology interpretation (which is blinded to patient outcome) also as completely normal. What do you think? Case 1: There’s ST elevation in V1-2.

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RebelEM

JULY 31, 2023

Outcomes: Primary Outcome: Successful intubation on the first attempt. Secondary Outcomes: Severe complications of tracheal intubation. 1420 patients were enrolled. 1420 patients were enrolled. 1420 patients were enrolled. VL vs 8.7% percentage points; 95% CI, 9.9 The absolute risk difference was 0.5

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Operations Outcomes Emergency Department Airway Management 86

Taming the SRU

FEBRUARY 24, 2024

ENRICH Trial - the leadership journey - EMS grand rounds - r4 capstone - r1 clinical knowledge - pediatric lecture ENRICH Trial WITH visiting professor Dr. david wright ICH makes up only 10-15% of all strokes yet has a higher mortality than ischemic strokes and SAH Current 2022 AHA/ASA guidelines for spontaneous ICH (prior to ENRICH Trial) minimally-invasive (..)

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EMDocs

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Background and Context Contrast-enhanced computed tomography (CECT) is of paramount importance in the emergency department (ED) due to its indispensable role in facilitating precise diagnostic outcomes. 3 A study of CT use trends in the ED has shown increasing use of CTs by almost 60% from 2005 to 2013. West J Emerg Med. 2017;18(5):835-845.

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EMDocs

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Still, there are those that believe that FPS is more of a physician-centered endpoint that does not fully reflect important patient-centric outcomes (16). This has been shown to increase the first pass success rate in these challenging scenarios, reducing the risk of complications and optimizing patient safety (23).

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Emergency Department Operations Soft Tissue Injuries Airway Management 64

ACEP Now

AUGUST 1, 2023

Additionally, pre-ED telehealth, post-ED telehealth, and other programs that address frequent use are effective ways for ED physicians to improve patient safety, increase efficiency, and unload hospitals of patient care that may be better delivered in other settings. References American College of Emergency Physicians, et al.

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Don't Forget the Bubbles

JANUARY 4, 2024

It also evaluates the real-life impact of the RCR protocols on clinical practice, with a focus on improving patient safety. The study was only conducted for two years with a sample size large enough for the primary outcome, therefore, the results could be interpreted as delay of disease progression rather than prevention.

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EB Medicine

JULY 8, 2019

with generally good clinical outcomes including improved quality of life and reducing or staving off comorbidities. The history of metabolic and bariatric surgery: development of standards for patient safety and efficacy. Jeff: Still, the complication rate is low - about 2.3% Obesity (Silver Spring). 2013;21 Suppl 1:S1-S27.

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Emergency Department Sepsis Operations Dehydration 40

EB Medicine

MAY 3, 2019

Jeff: And finally, how many of you wish there was a clearly outlined evidence-based approach to managing such patients to improve care and outcomes? 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.

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Sensible Medicine

MARCH 21, 2024

Vertical integration of modular content may help align educational outcomes, but the vast majority of clinical education remains organized into traditional “blocks” of isolated experiences. Most concerning, few trainees enjoy the benefits of longitudinal clinical mentorship.

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