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Have you ever gone to the Emergency Department, been waiting in the waiting room, and realized that a patient who checked in after you was seen before you? This event is very common as in the ED, patients are not seen first-come-first-serve. Rather we see patients based on what we call "acuity levels." Triaging and acuity levels can be complicated, but what you need to know is that the higher your acuity level, the faster you will be seen. An acuity level of one, for example, is the most urgent, and a level of five is the least urgent. So if you come to the ED and are assigned an acuity level of four, all the patients there with an acuity level of two, for example, are probably going to be seen before you. Although this process might be frustrating, it is important to remember that the main goal of the ED is to save lives. We are always going to take care of the patients who are dying before we take care of those who are not. If you are skipping the line, that's not a good sign! I sympathize with every patient who has to wait an extended period to be treated. However, it may be a blessing in disguise if it means you are stable enough to wait until the more critical patients are seen before you. Please be patient with your ED staff as we seek to give the best care to all our patients, and save lives! Read more in the article below: https://lnkd.in/dRqpGuEb

Sometimes it can be hard to decide if a condition warrants a trip to the emergency department (ED). When illnesses or injury strikes it’s often unexpected, usually at the most inconvenient of times, and can be distressing. It’s a perfect storm of urgency and uncertainty that can compound and make it even harder to decipher if, when, and where you should seek emergency care! Our latest blog walks you through the decision making process and uncovers some of your options for care... https://lnkd.in/gdNbci3W #EmergencyCare #UrgentCare #HealthcareDecisions #MedicalEmergency #HealthBlog #HealthTips #HealthcareOptions #EmergencyDepartment #EmergencyConsult #onlineDoctor #Telehealth

The benefits of moving your SDEC pathways to Consultant Connect include: ·       Faster call connection time (27 seconds is the UK average) ·       A standardised process for all ·       A single referral route and point of access ·       Volumes of calls are tracked ·       The patient pathway is tracked ·       Outcomes are reported ·       Calls are recorded for medico-legal purposes   Find out how we can help streamline your SDEC pathways by clicking the link below:

As a Florida senior living alone in your own home are you concerned about how you could reach out to someone in an emergency? Are you familiar with medical alert systems? These systems play a crucial role in providing emergency assistance and saving lives, especially for seniors living alone who may face increased risks of health-related emergencies, including falls. Learn more about these amazing systems this Wednesday on our website. #VeniceLawyer #WednesdayTips #ElderLawPlanning #MedicalAlertSystems #ContactUs

This is the exact question that a Digital Front Door (DFD) can support you with. Orion Health’s DFD technology in collaboration with healthcare services in Ontario is doing this for their population of 15 million. We have wonderful healthcare and support services in NZ like Emergency Consult, Healthify (Health Navigator), Healthline and so many more who are here to help. A DFD brings all of these together in one place to make it easier for you to get to the right service, in the right place (virtual or in person) at the right time. Come on Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora and Ministry of Health New Zealand - we need this!!! #healthcare #digitaltransformation #digitalfrontdoor

Recent extreme heat caused many organizations to have had issues or total loss of their air conditioning. Healthcare providers who provide care to vulnerable populations are faced with difficult decisions when conditions, like loss of HVAC. Although evacuation may be the last resort, it is vital to have a well coordinated mutual aid system, a plan for evacuation, transport, relocating residents and staff. The CHUG team has worked through chaos even when our members have a plan. Plans are flexible, but if you deviate too much it can cause havoc. In addition, inadequate staffing levels and turnover can cause additional unwanted concerns. If there aren’t adequate team members or staff that are knowledgeable about the plan they might become anxious, causing vulnerable populations to be uneasy. Residents can sense apprehension which may induce unwanted stress. It is very important to educate your entire team on evacuation and emergency operation plans, including the Incident Command System ICS. Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Programs HSEEP provide a framework for facilitators with a set of principles for training and education programs. Emergency preparedness teams, like CHUG, follow the HSEEP guidelines to provide a comprehensive program to train, practice and empower staff members. Evacuation plans and exercise programs provide the essential tools and knowledge to be prepared if a situation warrants. The need for response to a hazard or evacuation is vital. HSEEP training and exercises provide best practices and key components of preparing, evaluating and improving plans. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid CMS who regulate healthcare providers on emergency preparedness programs require organizations to train and test evacuation and emergency operation plans annually and be included with orientation. The CMS regulations vary depending on the provider but are consistent on the specifying that emergency preparedness education and training are essential. September is emergency preparedness month, join CHUG and the community and get prepared, there is no better day to start to prepare than TODAY! #emergencypreparedness #preparedness #healthandsafety #healthcarecompliance #healthcarepreparedness

The challenges facing health care emergency management professionals continue to grow. Register your team and join us for HAP’s Emergency Management Conference on October 10―11 (collocated with the Patient Safety, Quality, and Equity Symposium). To learn more and for the registration link, check out this recent blog by Christopher Chamberlain, MS RN CHEP, HAP's vice president of emergency management: https://lnkd.in/ei9JmhdU #emergencymanagement #emergencypreparedness

During emergencies, time is of the essence. Well-prepared healthcare facilities have established emergency response plans that enable them to act swiftly and efficiently. This includes protocols for evacuations, triage, resource allocation, and communication strategies. By having a comprehensive plan in place, healthcare facilities can minimize delays, save lives, and provide crucial medical assistance to those in need. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/3DezhsI #healthcarefacilities #emegencyresponse #assistedliving

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Life can be unpredictable, but your access to immediate medical care shouldn't be. In life's most critical situations, every second counts. At SIMS Hospital, we're committed to being your unwavering support in emergencies. In emergencies such as heart attacks, strokes, accidents, severe injuries, and more, every second counts. Dial 04420002001, and we'll respond immediately because your safety and well-being are our top priorities. Spread the word about SIMS Hospital's Emergency Response, because being prepared can make all the difference. Together, we can save lives. #SIMSHospital #EmergencyResponse #CriticalCare #SIMSHospitalCare #HealthcareCommunity #EmpoweringWellness #HealthJourney #HealthcareSafety #EmergencyCare #EmpoweringHealth #HealthPriority #HealthcareForAll #HealthAndSafety #HealthcareInitiatives #SafetyFirst #HealthAndEmpowerment #EmergencyPreparedness #HealthcareAdvocacy #SIMSHospitalSupport