Reducing 48-h emergency department revisits and subsequent admissions

This study evaluates how increasing physician numbers, and 24-hour emergency coverage impacts 48-hour ED revisits with hospital admission. The intervention did not significantly reduce admissions but identified key patient risk factors.

Educational Objectives

Educational Aim:
The aim of this article is to evaluate the impact of increased physician numbers and 24-hour emergency coverage on 48-hour ED revisits with hospital admission, and to identify patient characteristics and risk factors associated with these revisits.

Educational Outcomes:
Upon completion of this module practitioners should have a clear understanding of:

Instructions for this Module

• Read the supplied reading material and complete the quiz that follows;
• You have three attempts to pass the quiz;
• The pass grade is 70%;
• You need to pass the quiz to claim your CPD certificate;
• Please click on the CPD certificate link below to claim your CPD certificate and to update your CPD Manager.

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