Emergency Department
This toolkit is designed to help provide a safe environment of care for staff and patients in the Emergency Department (ED) and includes:
- Tools to help reduce risk and improve patient care
- Current regulations
- National best practice guidelines
Information from industry experts also addresses deescalating violent situations in the ED.
Toolkit Materials
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ED Discharge Risk Assessment
Discharging a patient from the emergency department at a hospital is a complex process that has many challenges. This risk assessment makes sure all the processes are met to prevent readmissions or adverse events after discharge.
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2016 Violence in the ED: Presentation Recordings
These recordings are from the live event hosted by the LHA Trust Funds for members which focused on the magnitude of the problem with violence in the Emergency Department. The speakers from this event offer recommendations on protecting patients, staff and the public in the event of violence in the ED, as well as participating in a panel discussion of this serious issue which was interactive with the audience.
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Physician Reference Severe Sepsis Bundle Pocket Card
Quick reference pocket card to help remind staff physicians of the timeliness of the sepsis bundle interventions.
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Improving Patient Flow and Reducing Emergency Department Crowding: A Guide for Hospitals
This AHRQ is a performance improvement tool to direct you through the organization of your team, identification of strategies and implementing change to improve patient safety.
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Standardized Hospital Emergency Codes State of Louisiana
A quick tool outlining standardized emergency codes in the state of Louisiana adopted by the Louisiana Policy and Regulatory Committee in 2005.
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LSBN Statute on Moderate or Conscious Sedation
A statement from the Louisiana State Board of Nursing addressing the scope of practice in nursing regarding the practice of administering medication and monitoring patients during the levels of intravenous procedural/conscious sedation.
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CMS Hospital CoP Anesthesia Guidelines 2018
A presentation addressing the most recent guidelines in anesthesia administration as set forth by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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SBAR Technique for Communication Process
A document from the Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) describing the process of handoff using this standardized tool, including a Situation-Background-Assessment-Recommendation (SBAR) tool.
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Two-Sided Badge Card
Quick reference badge card to help remind staff of the timeliness of the sepsis bundle interventions.