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Guideline
Attending Notification Guideline
CRICO Surgery Algorithm and Trigger Card.
Related To: Communication, Decision Support, Surgery
Guideline
Adverse Events Disclosure
The “Guidelines for Disclosure” checklist covers a range of actions to consider after an unexpected outcome. Running through the list will help organize thorough, appropriate, and consistent responses.
Related To: CARes Content
Guideline
Safety in the ED: Improving the Care of Behavioral Health Patients
At the request of its membership, the AMC PSO convened the Emergency Medicine Behavioral Health Safety Task Force to evaluate best practices and current risks associated with the care of patients with behavioral health crises in the Emergency Department (ED).
Related To: Decision Support, Documentation, Emergency Medicine, General Medicine, Medication, Nursing, Patient Safety Awareness
Guideline
EHR Downtime Guidelines
At the request of its membership, the AMC PSO convened the task force to develop a set of literature-supported, consensus-based guidelines addressing patient safety considerations during unplanned EHR downtime events.
Related To: Decision Support, EHR, General Medicine, Nursing