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
Our Case Studies
CRICO's case studies educate you on what can go wrong in clinical settings and how you can prevent similar issues.
Case Study
Shaky Adherence of Patient Identification During Blood Transfusion
A 59-year-old female whose last name matched another Emergency Department patient had an acute hemolytic reaction after she received the incorrect blood type.
Related To: Claims, Documentation, EHR, Emergency Medicine, Nursing, Patient Safety Awareness
Case Study
A Mismanaged Virtual Visit
A 13-year-old who underwent an exam via telemedicine for a finger abscess later required amputation.
Related To: Claims, Communication, Emergency Medicine, Nursing, Surgery, Telehealth
Case Study
Lack of follow up for incidental finding results in poor outcome for patient
A 58-year-old patient who was not informed of an incidental finding on CT scan was later diagnosed with stage IV lung cancer and renal cancer.
Related To: Claims, Communication, Decision Support, Diagnosis, Emergency Medicine, General Medicine, Nursing
Case Study
Policy Changed After L&D Medication Mix-up
A 30-year-old female underwent an emergency cesarean delivery after receiving incorrect medication during her labor.
Related To: Claims, Decision Support, Diagnosis, Emergency Medicine, General Medicine, Medication, Nursing, Obstetrics, Patient Safety Awareness