Effects of process changes on emergency department crowding in a changing world: an interrupted time-series analysis

Effects of process changes on emergency department crowding in a changing world: an interrupted time-series analysis

Abstract Background During a 6-year period, several process changes were introduced at the emergency department (ED) to decrease crowding, such as the implementation of a general practitioner cooperative (GPC) and additional medical staff during peak hours. In this study, we assessed the effects of...

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Main Authors: M. Christien Van Der Linden, Merel Van Loon-Van Gaalen, John R. Richards, Geesje Van Woerden, Naomi Van Der Linden
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-02-01
Series:International Journal of Emergency Medicine
Subjects:
Emergency department
Exit block
Patient flow
Length of stay
Surge capacity
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12245-023-00479-z

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12245-023-00479-z

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