ED Management – May 1, 2017
May 1, 2017
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Providers Fear Immigration Proposals May Cause Some Patients to Nix Care
Experts note that a reluctance by frightened immigrant patients to share medically important information about identity, travel history poses risks to public health.
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Process Improvement Tools, Commitment to Change Lead to Serious Turnaround
Administrators note the importance of establishing a leadership team structure and guiding principles to focus staff, drive continuous improvement.
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Study: Older Patients Vulnerable to Functional Decline Following ED Visit
Investigators suggest ED-based assessments, interventions potentially can curb functional declines, reduce readmissions.