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Beth Israel Team Sets Target on ER Care
Jan 14, 2013
This Boston Herald article provides a clear indication of how medical malpractice data can lead to safer and more efficient patient care. As a result of a CRICO-sponsored initiative–the outcome of convening Leaders in Emergency Medicine across the Harvard medical community–a “trigger” process was established to reduce patient wait time in the ER and optimize team communications. Positive results established, the program has now been implemented at three of CRICO’s insured organizations: Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Cambridge Health Alliance, and Mount Auburn Hospital.
Read the full-text article:
Kantor I. Beth Israel team sets target on ER care. Boston Herald; 2013 Jan 14.
Additional related CRICO-authored articles:
- Triggers for Resident to Attending Communication
- Better Surgical Safety is in the Cards
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