Missed diagnoses in the ED are often considered to be unfortunate errors on the physician's part-the symptoms just weren't obvious or clear enough and the underlying cause was simply missed. However, a new review of malpractice data from EDs suggests that poor communication...
Let's say your hospital is looking at a construction project that will directly affect the location of the triage entrance to your emergency department (ED). It's an extensive project and will take almost a full year to complete.
A culture of safety can be an elusive concept, making it difficult to create and even harder to sustain. That's why one region of VHA, Inc., is helping to lead its hospitals toward that goal one step at a time.
True or False: It is permissible to use standing orders or PRN orders for the initiation of restraint on a unit to avoid contacting the physician to initiate the restraint or seclusion.
