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The 28 rural emergency hospitals, by state: Twenty-eight hospitals have converted to the rural emergency designation since the law that created the designation took effect in January 2023, according to data from CMS. http://dlvr.it/T6f7dY

Policies play a crucial role in emergency health care 🚨, ensuring that healthcare providers 👨⚕️ and systems are equipped to respond effectively to urgent and critical situations. 🚑 These policies are designed to guide and standardize practices, allocate resources, and promote coordinated efforts in times of emergencies. Watch this eye-opening presentation to discover how crucial policies are in shaping effective emergency care responses - https://lnkd.in/dNDbVGZe #EmergencyCare #HealthcarePolicy #savinglives #WatchNow 🏥

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The faster urgent and emergency care is approached as a system, rather than a place (the ED), the faster it is likely to improve. Focusing on one part, whilst neglecting the rest, will have exactly the narrow outcomes you can expect. https://lnkd.in/eDjVt8Wp

An example of where systemic issues (the discharge policies of a public hospital) result in a (dismissed) complaint about the professional conduct of an individual registrant: https://lnkd.in/gDfnVxVs CanLII #professionalregulation

Great job, Zahra Premji! It is encouraging to see Fraser Health Authority effectively communicating the challenges patients face with wait times. As an emergency nurse, I understand how frequently we are asked, “How long until I see a doctor?” or “How long is the wait?” Unfortunately, there is often little we can do to expedite the process. However, as Dr. Craig Murray shared, we are always thinking about our patients, continuously re-assessing, and ensuring that things are happening behind the scenes. #Healthcare #EmergencyNursing #PatientCare #Compassion

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In a recent #ZotecAnswers, Ed Gaines provides an overview of the of the Supreme Court case that overturned the #Chevron deference doctrine. 🎙️ Tune in to learn the implications this decision could have on #healthcare: https://bit.ly/4770b3V.

High-acuity emergency departments visits in California increased 76% from 2012-2022; the proportion of high acuity visits resulting in admission declined; low acuity ED visits also declined substantially. https://ja.ma/48oOjte

Unfamiliar with the distinctions between Emergency Departments and Urgent Care centers? Learn the key differences to ensure you receive the right medical attention at the right time.