emergency room

Big Dividends for an After-Hours Clinic Model | News Brief

February 6, 2013

Using an after-hours clinic (AHC) that was off-site from a children’s hospital ED appears to significantly reduce length of stay (LOS) and charges. In a retrospective analysis, researchers found that the average LOS was 81.2 minutes shorter and average charges were $236.20 less for AHC-treated patients when compared with patients treated in a pediatric ED.…

High Blood Pressure: A Growing Problem in EDs

High Blood Pressure: A Growing Problem in EDs | News Brief

December 5, 2012

High blood pressure readings appear to be common in EDs, and these visits could provide opportunities to address high BP through patient education, initial treatment, and referrals to primary care when appropriate.

Interpreters in the ED: A Look at Errors & Consequences

Interpreters in the ED: A Look at Errors & Consequences | Opinion Article

August 29, 2012

Medical interpreters are an essential component of effective communication between LEP patients and healthcare providers. A recent study compared the errors and consequences among encounters involving professional interpreters, ad hoc interpreters, and no interpreters.

Making the Communication-Quality Care Link | Feature

November 9, 2011

There are several actions that clinicians can take to increase the effectiveness of their current communications system within the emergency department.