ACA and the ED - Past, Present and Future Part III

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ACA and the ED - Past, Present and Future Part III

The evolution of the healthcare system in the US carries us toward an exciting future.  The ACA, in particular, has brought about a multitude of changes affecting healthcare cost, access, and quality.  It remains to be seen how the healthcare system will evolve in the next several years, but we in the ED are well positioned to leverage our skills and capabilities to deliver high quality and valued care in an integrated manner. 

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ACA and the ED - Past, Present and Future - Part I

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ACA and the ED - Past, Present and Future - Part I

We are excited to bring you the first installment of an exciting three-part series focusing on health policy as it impacts the ED.  With the collaboration of the illustrious Dr. Seth Trueger, we are planning a deep-dive to understand the health care climate around the time of the passage of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA, or simply, ACA), how the ACA has impacted health care and the ED, and what the future holds, particularly with respect to this nation’s leadership transition. Part 1 explores the history of health care in America and how it lead to the development of the ACA.

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Grand Rounds Recap - 3/25/15

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Grand Rounds Recap - 3/25/15

Mortality & Morbidity Conference with Dr. Bohanske

Remember that sometimes the thing a patient needs most is a specialist (i.e surgeon), especially trauma patients

  • Sharps in hectic situations, such as any resuscitation, are dangerous not just for the patient but also for providers as this is one of the most common situations leading to bloodborne pathogen exposures
  • Remove sharps from the field anytime you do not need them and always be responsible for your own sharps to keep your team safe
  • Keep in mind that early predicators of hemorrhagic shock are pulse and mental status/anxiety as BP changes are later indicators
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