ED management : the monthly update on emergency department management
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You can see dramatic real-world improvements with benchmarking. Some facilities benchmark by modeling a single facility with a successful program. Lehigh Valley Hospital in Allentown, PA, reduced its time from triage to ED bed from 37.8 minutes monthly average to 16.8 minutes monthly average. Saint Rita's Medical Center in Lima, OH, slashed overall length of stay from 190 minutes to 150 minutes.
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As the community's front door, the ED is the first to feel the impact of a sudden influx of patients following a disaster. Make sure you have a plan in place to use unconventional space, such as the cafeteria, should the need arise. Adjusting your triage protocols and canceling elective surgeries can free additional space. Know ahead of time which doctors and nurses will be available if the need arises for additional staff.