emergency medicine

The Hospital Preparedness Program has provided $2.2 billion to local governments to ready healthcare systems for public health emergencies.

Innovation in emergency medicine includes creating new clinical care pathways and extending the reach of emergency care into rural areas,...

At many of these hospitals, flooding from heavy storms has the potential to jeopardize patient care, block access to emergency...

Analysis reveals increased mortality in emergency departments and staffing cuts at hospitals acquired by private equity, giving policymakers more reason...

Discharging patients who are at risk of harming themselves or others is illegal. But dozens of psychiatric hospitals aren't honoring...

In 2023, the most recent year of data from the CDC, more than 41,000 Americans over 65 died from falls.

CNOs can build confidence and provide education to improve the ED nurse experience, says this nurse leader.

Overcrowding and workplace violence are big obstacles that get in the way of providing care in the emergency department, says...

At Ochsner Health, about 70% of the patients who have engaged with the health system's virtual emergency department have avoided...

Crowded emergency rooms and workplace violence are big obstacles that get in the way of providing safe and efficient care...

For independent, rural hospitals, the networks are an alternative to shutting down or reducing services.

A recent study found 7.4% of emergency departments lack 24/7 coverage by attending physicians.