ED Management – February 1, 2019
February 1, 2019
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Hospitals Work to Improve Procedures Designed to Protect Staff and Patients From Harm
Hospitals are looking for new and better ways to protect staff and patients, both from intruders who mean harm, and patients or family members who become aggressive and agitated. However, defending against active assailants presents the greatest challenge, as hospitals and EDs strive to remain open and welcoming to the communities they serve.
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ACEP, AMA Announce Steps Aimed at Curbing Gun Violence
The American College of Emergency Physicians pledged to review current research and legislation to decide next steps, while the American Medical Association unveiled a new continuing medical education online module to help physicians with the knowledge and preparation to effectively counsel patients on firearm safety.
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State Hospital Association Tackles Workplace Violence With De-Escalation Training, Evolving Toolkit for Member Institutions
The Washington State Hospital Association intends to make meaningful modifications to an existing toolkit to ensure resources and recommendations remain relevant and applicable to new issues and emerging trends facing hospital leaders and workers.
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Sarasota Memorial Hospital Implements Sweeping Initiative, Raising HCAHPS Scores
Discovering that there was a decline in patient experience scores among patients aged 80 years and older, Sarasota Memorial Hospital in Florida initiated a multidisciplinary effort, dubbed PEACE (patient experience for acute care elders), to address the gap. With continual input from senior advisors from the community, the effort focused on engaging frontline caregivers and improving communications with patients and caregivers at multiple levels.
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Joint Commission Revises National Patient Safety Goal Regarding Suicide Risk
The move follows a re-evaluation of the National Patient Safety Goal covering this issue that began in 2016, and included research, public field review, and analysis with experts in suicide prevention as well as representatives from healthcare organizations and other key stakeholders.