Will life saving Emergency Care be around when you need it?

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Specializes in ER/Trauma.

The American College of Emergency Physicians recently released their report on the state of Emergency Departments around the United States.

Link to report

We're in serious trouble folks...

cheers,

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My state has a B-. It could be better, but looking at others, I guess I won't travel much this year. I notice that there are only 4 in the B category and none in A. However, if you look at quality and safe environment, the grades go up in a lot more states. Access looks to be a huge problem.

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Specializes in Vents, Telemetry, Home Care, Home infusion.

pa grade: c+

would be higher if medical malpractice issues resolved.

strengths.

disaster preparedness in pennsylvania ranks fourth best in the country, and the state leads the nation with the numbers of disaster drills and exercises conducted involving hospital personnel, equipment, or facilities (1,535). ems and essential hospital personnel are required by the state to be trained in disaster management and response to bio- and chemical terrorism. additionally, the state has medical assistance teams or strike teams in place in the event of a disaster.

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Specializes in ED, ICU, Heme/Onc.

I think that in a case of a major catastrophic event, people are going to be on their own for the most part. The hospitals in my area are not prepared for a major casualty incident.

Blee

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Specializes in ER, telemetry.
I think that in a case of a major catastrophic event, people are going to be on their own for the most part. The hospitals in my area are not prepared for a major casualty incident.

Blee

I agree. I think that the hospitals in my area think they are prepared, but, really? I don't think so.

I mean, we can't even get our ICU patients out of the ER on a normal day, most of the time.

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Specializes in ER,ICU,L+D,OR.

I see Texas is living up to its usual standard of excellence

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Specializes in Emergency, Trauma, Flight.

depends on your hospital and staffing i guess..

who really knows?

i hope so.... but i don't know for sure...

:eek:

all i can do is hope!!!!!!!

:cool:

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Specializes in Critical care, tele, Medical-Surgical.
i see texas is living up to its usual standard of excellence

texas is doing better than my state.

[color=#970000]texas [color=#607582]category grades

overall: [color=#970000]c

access: [color=#970000]f

quality/patient safety: [color=#970000]b-

public health/injury prevention: [color=#970000]d

medical liability: [color=#970000]a

disaster preparedness: [color=#970000]d+

http://www.emreportcard.org/texas.aspx

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Specializes in Critical care, tele, Medical-Surgical.

I think nurse led action is necessary to save lives!

Thank you, Roy. We ARE in trouble.

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Specializes in Critical care, tele, Medical-Surgical.

I think nurse led action is necessary to save lives!

Thank you, Roy. We ARE in trouble.

I think it is past time for action to stop hospitals from closing their ERs. And to improve access and quality!

Thank you, Roy! We ARE in trouble.

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Specializes in ER,ICU,L+D,OR.

ERs and Trauma centers will always be there,

I do not worry about that at all

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I think I am in the right state except for lawsuits

MA

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