Category: Emergency Department

Table of Contents Problem Identification and Rationale Research Questions PICOT Question and Variables Keywords References Problem Identification and Rationale The research at hand focuses on the emergency room setting as the primary area of interest. Emergency rooms are among the most operationally complex settings in the field of modern healthcare due to the concentration of…

Division Selection Emergency departments (EDs) provide services to patients that are brought in by ambulance vehicles, but those getting to the hospital on their own can also receive services in cases of emergency. These departments are established to help patients with a variety of acute life-threatening conditions, such as injuries, heart attacks, cerebral accidents, and…

Quality improvement has been described as the activities prepared via the use acquired date to facilitate the direct enhancement in specific aspects of the delivery of health services. Some of the activities included in quality improvement include nursing sensitive indicators, performance measures and compliance checks. Performance measures refer to the frequency of occurrence of the…

Introduction This essay investigates and summarizes key issues of the Emergency Nurses Association (ENA) as an interest group. This interest group places a significant value on its members due to their contributions to the emergency nursing profession. Mission Established in 1970, the mission of ENA is to advocate for the safety of patients and best…

During the first month of the course, nursing work in an emergency department (ED) was discussed from the perspective of current issues that influence clinical practices and patient outcomes. The learning material included crucial theoretical aspects, studying which assisted me in developing an understanding of fundamental principles of interaction and task completion for the ED…

Group choice: Selected group: Emergency Nurses Association It is abbreviated as ENA The group is an advocacy institution ENA focuses on existing emergency laws The group promotes safe working environments The selected group for this discussion is the Emergency Nurses Association (ENA). The interest group conducts research to inform or guide existing policies on emergency…

Learning Objectives To discuss the pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, and differential diagnosis of the disorder (stroke). To delineate the diagnostic criteria and management approaches for the disease. To present the emergency room guideline for relevant treatment of patients diagnosed with a stroke. To present a review of three current research articles supporting the guidelines. Pathophysiology There…

Table of Contents Introduction Potential nursing liability issues in the ER Case of Aaron Sibley Vs Borgess Medical Center Key Steps to minimize liability in the Emergency Room Conclusion References Introduction The importance of nurses in the health care system cannot be overstated and it is almost impossible to envision an operational health care facility…

Introduction An emergency-room is special medical treatment care that normally specializes in providing acute care to a number of patients who visit the hospital without any appointment, either through ambulances or by their own means. The emergency department is a department that is found in all hospitals and also in all primary care centers. The…

Ranking among the top 10 leading causes of death, suicide is a significant health concern in the US. Research has established that individuals who access Emergency Department EDs present deliberate self-harm symptoms and record the highest rates of suicide. Various literature gives extensive findings on the contributors to the high suicide-risk factors in EDs. Healthcare…