ED Management – July 1, 2021
July 1, 2021
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Charting a Better Way Forward in Addressing Diagnostic Errors
Preventing diagnostic errors has proven difficult. Many of these errors are captured through passive reporting, and systems are not in place to help clinicians learn from such errors. Using active surveillance could uncover more errors, bring those to the attention of clinicians, and provide a teaching moment (not a punishment moment) to prevent those errors from repeating. -
Include Cognitive Psychology in the Discussion of Diagnostic Errors
To effectively address diagnostic improvement, clinicians should understand some concepts around how people reason and the common pitfalls that can lead to errors. -
Feds Ease X-Waiver Training Requirements, Emergency Providers Advocate Further Action
In the continuing tussle over whether providers should have to obtain an X-waiver to prescribe buprenorphine, the Biden administration has staked out some middle ground, at least for now. -
Treat Comorbid Substance Use with Motivational Interviewing, Navigational Assistance
Research has shown a highly personalized intervention designed for hospitalized patients with comorbid substance use problems can significantly reduce subsequent readmissions and ED visits. -
TJC Offers Tips to Boost Smart Infusion Pump Safety
Smart infusion pumps are nearly ubiquitous in acute care settings across the country today, representing a big step forward in infusion safety. However, errors still can occur. The Joint Commission notes errors usually are attributable to a combination of human and technical risk factors.