Overview
Learn about cutting-edge strategies for improving Emergency Department management in this 30-minute course focused on new boarding research. Explore the theory of constraints, downstream impact, and the critical need for beds in the ED. Examine why boarding is considered a lethal weapon and discover lean processes to combat this issue. Delve into surgical elective smoothing techniques and real-world success stories. Gain insights into reducing boarding hours and enhancing overall ED efficiency. Equip yourself with tools and techniques to create a world-class emergency department, addressing challenges in leadership, operations, logistics, and strategic planning in the ever-evolving field of emergency medicine.
Syllabus
Intro
Boarding Research
Theory ofConstraints
Downstream Impact
Why does everyone need a bed
How do we stop boarding
Boarding is a lethal weapon
Lean processes
Surgical elective smoothing
How did they do it
Boarding hours in the IDI
Taught by
The Center for Medical Education