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With observation rooms, MRI/CT scanners and Operating Theatres supported by Specialist Emergency Physicians, our urgent care centre is even better equipped than some of the public alternatives described in the ST article. And our consult charges are only S$90 to boot. If only mainstream health insurers would reimburse private Urgent Care Centres for the work that we do, then more patients could be effectively decanted from the overwhelmed public hospitals. #healthcareinsurance #urgentcare #StarMed #emergencymedicine

Informative article on the rise of Freestanding Emergency Departments (FSEDs). Unlike urgent care centers, which are cheaper and less equipped, FSEDs handle serious medical issues with emergency physicians on staff. These facilities ease hospital crowding and provide convenient access to care, especially in busy or underserved areas. However, confusion about their services can lead to unexpectedly high costs for patients. Read more: https://bit.ly/4fymiUB.

Emergency Rooms across the country continue to contend with overcrowding, short staffing, and combative patients and family members, often leaving EMS crews no place to transfer patients. Learn more about how hospitals on the local level are exploring alternative solutions so patients can receive the care that they need. #EmergencyRoomCrisis #HealthcareChallenges #PatientCare

Know Your Options: Emergency, Urgent, or Primary Care: Don't wait in the ER for non-emergency care! Consider these alternatives: Primary Care: Same-day visits for routine issues Urgent Care: Walk-in centers for minor injuries/illnesses Emergency Care: Reserve for life-threatening emergencies! Read full article to help you choose the right care for your needs! #MedicalCare #EmergencyCare #UrgentCare #PrimaryCare #HealthcareOptions https://lnkd.in/eG_Q2_YK

Round-the-Clock Care Without the Cost?! Absolutely. Welcome to NurseFusions Sunday Spotlight! In today’s spotlight, we delve into an innovative service in emergency medical care in Victoria – the Victorian Virtual Emergency Department (VVED). This cutting-edge initiative provides 24/7 access to emergency medical services, free of charge, ensuring that quality healthcare is just a click away for all Victorians, including those in remote border towns. 🙌 👉 About VVED The VVED is a virtual platform that allows Victorians to consult with trained doctors and nurses anytime, anywhere. This service aims to break down the barriers to emergency care, offering timely medical assistance without the need to visit a physical hospital, thus reducing the strain on emergency departments and improving patient outcomes. 👉 Key Features 📍Available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. 📍Extends services to remote and rural areas. 📍Consultations with experienced clinicians. 📍No out-of-pocket expenses for users. 📍Interpreter services available. 👉 Impact and Community Response The VVED has received positive feedback from the community, with users praising its convenience and the quality of care provided. Mary McGowan, an advocate for childhood cancer awareness, highlighted the importance of spreading awareness about VVED’s services, stating, “The work of this unit needs to be spread far and wide. Not enough people know it exists.” 👉 Future Prospects The VVED is an excellent response and model for our current healthcare challenges. As healthcare increasingly moves towards digital platforms, the VVED demonstrates the applicability of telehealth, especially in emergency care transforming how emergency care is delivered in Victoria. By providing accessible, cost-free, and high-quality medical consultations round-the-clock, VVED ensures that every Victorian can receive the care they need, when they need it. Excellent community care Northern Health 🤝 To learn more about the VVED and how you can access their services, visit: https://lnkd.in/geV7x8bz Stay tuned for more insights and innovations in healthcare in our next Sunday Spotlight! #telehealth #healthcare #victoria

This article highlights how Freestanding Emergency Departments (FSEDs) make expensive care super convenient for hospitals. They're basically an extension of the less efficient care #hospitals often provide, and a way to lure patients into inpatient admissions. FSEDs aren’t really about serving communities better—they’re about bringing patients to the hospital instead of more appropriate settings. But hey, in #Florida, there’s a better option—our “high acuity urgent care” model at GEMD. We combine the capabilities of an FSED with the efficiency of #urgentcare. We work with payers and providers to prevent unnecessary admissions and focus on value-based, high-quality care. And yes, I know, this sounds like a bit of a self-promotion for GuideWell Emergency Doctors, but honestly, we’re the antithesis of an #FSED! 😉 READ ARTICLE ▶️https://lnkd.in/eGV5V9Z4 Healthcare Brew

Report: Phoenix VA patient died after waiting 11 minutes for emergency care. The Phoenix VA Health Care System was heavily criticized in a U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Inspector General (OIG) report for its inadequate response to a medical emergency. A patient, who had just left a urology appointment, collapsed outside the facility. It took up to 11 minutes for the patient to receive basic care, only after the Phoenix Fire Department arrived. The patient later died at a community hospital. The OIG highlighted deficiencies in the initiation of emergency care, the quality of care before the emergency, and the completion of quality reviews. This report follows a decade after a major scandal at the Phoenix VA where veterans died while waiting for care, highlighting ongoing issues. The report indicated that staff did not initiate a rapid response or call VA police, citing procedural constraints as the patient was technically outside the building. The OIG criticized this policy misalignment with VHA requirements for patient safety and emergency response. Additional issues included conflicting policies, insufficient CPR training for staff, and limited access to defibrillators. Faults were also found in the patient’s prior care, including the failure to order a cardioverter defibrillator and omission of vital signs during the medical appointment. https://lnkd.in/gC-g4KKn Unfortunately, as someone who has dealt with the Phoenix VA for nearly a decade, these problems seem to plague the VA year after year. Until there are policies that prioritize the lives of veterans, it appears the VA has learned nothing from the major failures dating back to 2014. #VeteranCare #HealthSystemReform #MedicalEmergency

🌟 Exciting News in Healthcare! 🏥 The expansion of same day emergency care services nationwide is making a significant impact! Thousands more people each week are receiving rapid tests and treatment, avoiding overnight hospital stays. New data reveals an impressive 11% increase in the number of patients admitted to hospital as emergencies completing their care and being discharged on the same day. This means hundreds of thousands more patients are receiving urgent care within hours, freeing up vital ward beds for others in need. This progress showcases the commitment to improving patient outcomes and ensuring efficient healthcare delivery. Well done to all involved in making this possible! 🙌 #HealthcareProgress #EmergencyCare #PatientOutcomes

It is time to reassess how we do business every day. The current Us model is dented, if not broken. Losing valuable EMS resources due to wall time is unconscionable. It is time to evaluate our patients from the point of the 911 call and provide the right resource, to the right patient in the right amount of time and in some cases, never sending anyone and connecting the patients with the care they need right from the point of that 911 call. There is some exciting data around this topic being gathered in socialized medicine countries where the have more latitude to manage resources than we do in the US Healthcare model. I have been advocating for this model since the mid 1990’s, but way ahead of it’s time. We are in a different place since COVID, which in my opinion decimated healthcare. The positive is there is greater trust in remote and tele health models, information exchange and the ability to connect patients with pharmacy, x-rays and a multitude of other outpatient services. A very long post to simply say, it’s time for change.

Report: Phoenix VA patient died after waiting 11 minutes for emergency care. The Phoenix VA Health Care System was heavily criticized in a U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Inspector General (OIG) report for its inadequate response to a medical emergency. A patient, who had just left a urology appointment, collapsed outside the facility. It took up to 11 minutes for the patient to receive basic care, only after the Phoenix Fire Department arrived. The patient later died at a community hospital. The OIG highlighted deficiencies in the initiation of emergency care, the quality of care before the emergency, and the completion of quality reviews. This report follows a decade after a major scandal at the Phoenix VA where veterans died while waiting for care, highlighting ongoing issues. The report indicated that staff did not initiate a rapid response or call VA police, citing procedural constraints as the patient was technically outside the building. The OIG criticized this policy misalignment with VHA requirements for patient safety and emergency response. Additional issues included conflicting policies, insufficient CPR training for staff, and limited access to defibrillators. Faults were also found in the patient’s prior care, including the failure to order a cardioverter defibrillator and omission of vital signs during the medical appointment. https://lnkd.in/gC-g4KKn Unfortunately, as someone who has dealt with the Phoenix VA for nearly a decade, these problems seem to plague the VA year after year. Until there are policies that prioritize the lives of veterans, it appears the VA has learned nothing from the major failures dating back to 2014. #VeteranCare #HealthSystemReform #MedicalEmergency