Interventions Intended to Alleviate Emergency Department Overcrowding
Jeff Mason,
Sean Secord,
Danielle MacDougall
Abstract:Why Is This an Issue?
Emergency department (ED) overcrowding is a known issue in Canada that puts patients’ lives and health at risk when treatment needs within the ED exceed the resources required to address them.
The causes and consequences of ED overcrowding are complex, varied, and extend beyond the ED. Left unchecked, ED overcrowding contributes to a deteriorating standard of care as staff become overworked and burned out.
What Are the Potential Interventions to Address ED … Show more
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