That Sucking Sound - Low Acuity Care Leaving the ED - Creating a World-Class Emergency Department
The Center for Medical Education via YouTube
Overview
Explore the shifting landscape of low acuity care in emergency departments through this informative 30-minute video lecture. Delve into the reasons behind patient choices for ED visits, statistical trends, quality considerations, and pricing factors. Examine strategies for improving efficiency, reducing wait times, and enhancing patient experience. Analyze the impact of alternative care options such as retail clinics, urgent care centers, and freestanding ERs on traditional emergency departments. Gain insights into innovative approaches like house calls and specialized services catering to specific patient demographics. Understand the challenges faced by ED directors and learn techniques to create a world-class emergency department in an ever-evolving healthcare environment.
Syllabus
ER Director
The Big Shark
Why go to the ED
Statistics
Quality
Prices
Getting Done Quick
Making Excuses
InQuicker
Waiting Room
The CEO
Relief
Retail Clinics
Target Kroger
Urgent Care Clinics
Dr Phil
House Calls
Mommy House Calls
Freestanding ERs
Conclusions
The Goal
Taught by
The Center for Medical Education