ED Management – June 1, 2017

June 1, 2017

• Palliative Care Occupies Growing Presence in ED

  Experts note that identifying palliative care options is the first step toward making such services accessible to ED patients.

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• Assessing Risk for Future Firearms Violence in Young People Who Present to ED

  A new 10-point scale offers potential intervention methods for patients most in need of prevention services.

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• Team-based Pod System Reduces Lengths of Stay for Treat-and-Release Patients

  Administrators note an expanded role for clinicians assigned to treat lower-acuity patients and a revamped pediatric area have contributed to improved flow and rising patient satisfaction.

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• Institute a Thorough Process to Manage Payer Audits

  Time has proven that constant interaction with payers on these issues results in improved payment, greater communication, and a better understanding of issues.

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• Health Systems Turn to Communication and Resolution Programs to Identify Errors

  Pioneering adherents of this approach note that a policy of extreme honesty gets high marks from both patients and providers while enabling hospitals to prevent repeat errors.

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