Process Improvement In the ED
The ED is the point of entry into an organization for many patients. Ensuring the safety of patients begins where ever the patient presents and often times quality initiatives base timing of critical care from the patient's point of entry. Information and sample tools to help improve internal processes and compliance with national quality measures are assembled in this section.
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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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Two-Sided Badge Card
Quick reference badge card to help remind staff of the timeliness of the sepsis bundle interventions.
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Improving Patient Flow and Reducing Emergency Department Crowding: A Guide for Hospitals
An AHRQ Guide to improving patient flow and ED overcrowding in hospitals. This guide 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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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.