Emergency Medicine
In the Emergency Department (ED) setting, ongoing development of systems to support accurate diagnostic decision-making and effective communication are paramount.
Podcast
Cardiac Event Mismanaged in ED
Related To: Claims, Communication, Emergency Medicine, Teamwork Training
Guideline
Patient Safety Framework for Inter-hospital Transfers
Related To: Ambulatory, Decision Support
Article
Risks in Emergency Medicine: Contributing Factors
Related To: Emergency Medicine, What's My Risk
ED stuck to the wrong diagnosis on a patient who later died at home.
Podcast: ED Wrong DX
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CRICO’s case studies educate you on what can go wrong in business settings and how you can prevent similar issues.
Case Study
A Failure to Document Patient’s Refusal
Add a patient’s refusal of cancer screening, risks related to the refusal, and alternatives offered to the EHR.
Related To: Ambulatory, Claims, Communication, Decision Support, Diagnosis, Documentation, EHR, General Medicine, Informed Consent, Other Specialities, What's My Risk
Case Study
Fatal Consequences of Inadequate Triage in the ED
The failure to appropriately assess and triage a patient with syncope in the emergency department (ED) led to the patient’s death.
Related To: Claims, Emergency Medicine, Nursing
Case Study
Inappropriate Anesthesia Administration Results in Severe Consequences
The administration of fentanyl and propofol without appropriate assessment, resources, and a defined airway led to a patient’s death.
Related To: Claims, Communication, EHR, Medication
Case Study
Missed Lung Nodule Results in Fatal Diagnosis
A 40-year-old presented to a clinic after a motor vehicle accident. A chest X-ray showed fractured ribs and clear lungs. Two months later, the patient returned due to ongoing left upper chest pain and was examined by a nurse practitioner (NP) who noted that the patient was experiencing ongoing rib pain and ordered a chest CT.
Related To: Claims, Communication, Diagnosis, Nursing