Create a World-Class Emergency Department - Best Practices in Ancillary Services

Explore best practices for creating a world-class emergency department with a focus on ancillary services in this 30-minute video from The Center for Medical Education. Delve into the impact of ancillary services, innovative thinking, and the importance of these services in emergency medicine. Learn about design considerations, patient population analysis, resource alignment, and functional services. Discover effective communication strategies, data utilization, and the role of Nighthawk services. Examine metrics, workflow assessment techniques, and improvements in various areas such as oral contrast administration, laboratory processes, and point-of-care testing. Gain insights on implementing a multidisciplinary approach and providing appropriate resources to enhance emergency department operations and patient care.

Intro
Impact of Ancillary Services
Think Outside the Box
Why is Ancillary Service Important
Design
Patient Population
Aligning Resources
Functional Services
Communication
Know Your Data
Nighthawk
Best Practices
Metrics
Workflow Assessment
Oral Contrast
Lab
Lab Communication
Lab throughput
Barcoding
Implementation
Improved Lobotomy
Stat Lab
Point of Care Testing
Other Areas
Multidisciplinary Approach
Provide Appropriate Resources