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
Communication Issue Leads to Retained Foreign Body
Following successful cranial surgery, a 54-year-old man experienced back and lower extremity pain which was ultimately diagnosed as being related to an intrathecal lumbar catheter left behind at the time of surgery eight months earlier.
Related To: Communication, Disclosure Apology, Documentation, Surgery
Case Study
Overriding Drug Alerts Results in Patient Death
A 61-year-old female with a complex medical history died after being administered contraindicated medications.
Related To: Claims, Documentation, EHR, Medication, Other Specialities, Surgery, Teamwork Training
Case Study
Fatal Injuries after Inadequate Wound Treatment and Documentation
Poor documentation and inadequate wound treatment at a skilled nursing facility contributed to an elderly patient’s death.
Related To: Communication, Documentation, EHR, Nursing, Other Specialities
Case Study
Misinterpretation of CT Scan Delays Stroke Diagnosis
A misinterpretation of a stat CT scan result and a lack of communication between providers delays an unresponsive woman’s stroke diagnosis.
Related To: Claims, Communication, Diagnosis, Emergency Medicine, Other Specialities