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
Medication Mix-up Contributes to Patient’s Death
A nurse gave the wrong medication to a pneumonia patient, causing a fatal heart issue.
Related To: Claims, Medication, Nursing
Case Study
A Devastating HIT: When a Delayed Diagnosis Costs Limbs
What early clinical indicators in this case should have prompted consideration of an immune mediated reaction to heparin?
Related To: Claims, Diagnosis, Documentation, EHR, Medication
Case Study
Retaliation Allegation after Mental Health Leave
Hospital employee alleges retaliation after returning from FMLA leave.
Related To: Claims, Harassment and Discrimination
Case Study
Incidental Does Not Mean Insignificant
Ordering providers were not informed of an incidental finding on a chest computer tomography (CT) scan, resulting in a delayed lung cancer diagnosis that ultimately metastasized and caused the patient’s death.
Related To: Claims, Communication, Diagnosis, Emergency Medicine