Emergency Response Systems: Know the Facts

Emergency Response Systems: Know the Facts

Emergency response systems to disasters and other incidents have evolved as the nation and world have changed. Because these system transitions are on-going, achieving maximum efficiency is vital in order to serve communities well.    When examining the recent changes...
Taking a Stand for Mental Health

Taking a Stand for Mental Health

For those of you who lived through the 1970s, 1960’s, 1950s, and before, you probably remember that if you suffered from mental health issues in those times, you were regarded as having something fundamentally wrong with you, or worse, you were thought of as just...
10 Ways ED Physicians Can Stay Healthy

10 Ways ED Physicians Can Stay Healthy

Given the enormous responsibilities and high stress experienced by emergency department (ED) physicians, and the impact of those factors on patient well-being, keeping these physicians healthy and alert must be an absolute top priority for everyone involved. In an...
How ED Scheduling Can Preserve the Anchor Period

How ED Scheduling Can Preserve the Anchor Period

A recent study revealed that more than 70% of emergency department (ED) doctors experience substantially more burnout than those in other medical occupations. Many professionals can agree that the long hours and unpredictability of shift work is the primary reason why...
Five Ways to Celebrate National Hospital Week

Five Ways to Celebrate National Hospital Week

National Hospital Week is the nation’s largest healthcare event that celebrates the history, technology, and professionals that make facilities across the country places of hope, healing, and care. To celebrate the annual event in style, we’ve come up with fun, yet...