Jesse M. Pines - Böcker

As US health care systems undergo a period of transformative change, so too will emergency care, and more specifically emergency departments. This transformation will include: The development of new diagnostic, therapeutic, and information technologiesA growing need to prepare and respond to emerging public health threatsThe expansion of the role of allied health professionals to address the workforce crisisNovel expectations for care coordinationThe fundamental economics of emergency care under new payment models, andThe key relationship with American law.Emergency Care and the Public's Health explores the complex role of emergency care in the context of these changes and as an increasingly vital component of health care systems both within and outside the US.From an expert emergency medicine team, this new title is a reference for emergency care and critical care providers, allied health professionals and hospital administrators. It is also for relevant for public policy and healthcare policy professionals.

EVIDENCE-BASED EMERGENCY CAREDIAGNOSTIC TESTING AND CLINICAL DECISION RULESTHIRD EDITION Improve and streamline the diagnostic decision-making process in emergency care The newly revised third edition of Evidence-Based Emergency Care: Diagnostic Testing and Clinical Decision Rules offers an updated review of the evidence and expert discussion of relevant issues in diagnostic testing in the everyday practice of emergency medicine. This book also provides a detailed overview of the science of diagnostic testing and reviews the process behind the development of clinical decision rules. The focus is asking and answering practical questions using original research studies, while commenting on the best available evidence for relevant clinical topics. Readers will also find: Comprehensive explorations of COVID-19, telemedicine, trauma, cardiology, infectious disease, and surgical and abdominal complaintsPractical discussions of urology, neurology, hematology, ophthalmology, pulmonology, rheumatology, and geriatric medicineExploration of practice and policy considerations of testing in an era of limited resourcesThe book is perfect for emergency medicine physicians, nurses, and other allied health professionals. Readers of Evidence-Based Emergency Care: Diagnostic Testing and Clinical Decision Rules, Third Edition will also earn a place in the libraries of administrators and managers in healthcare settings seeking to optimize the use of scarce resources while maintaining the highest standards of care.

Access to acute and emergency care is essential when we are ill or injured, but the costs are significant. How can we make services more efficient and effective? This thought-provoking text provides twenty case studies detailing successful innovations to enhance value, including telehealth, observation medicine, high utilizer programs, and the use of informatics to improve clinical decision support. A detailed history of system developments over the last fifty years in the US and internationally is provided, and subjects including measurement and quality improvement, volume versus value based care, and emergency department crowding are discussed. This book is an ideal way for emergency physicians and healthcare managers to explore new ideas and enhance the quality of care in their area.

A comprehensive guide to improving outcomes and value-based care In today’s rapidly evolving healthcare landscape, delivering high-quality care is increasingly critical. Edited by leading experts in the field, Quality Measurement in Healthcare is an essential resource for understanding how to define, implement, and leverage quality measurement to drive meaningful improvements in patient outcomes. Bridging the gap between theory and practice, this comprehensive book equips readers with the tools to evaluate care delivery, address disparities, enhance patient safety, and navigate the complexities of value-based care and payment policy. With 15 expertly curated chapters divided into four sections—defining quality, measuring quality, driving change, and future evolution—Quality Measurement in Healthcare provides a detailed exploration of the history, methodologies, and applications of quality measurement. The chapters delve into critical topics such as patient-reported outcomes, electronic health records, diagnostic accuracy, and rural healthcare challenges. Empowering readers to identify care gaps, implement targeted interventions, and achieve accountability, all while advancing equitable access and optimizing outcomes, Quality Measurement in Healthcare: Provides an international perspective, with lessons applicable to healthcare systems worldwideContains focused chapters on cutting-edge topics such as patient-reported outcomes, diagnostic accuracy, and rural healthcareExamines disparities in healthcare and strategies to address them through quality metricsIncludes real-world examples highlighting the connections between theoretical concepts and practical applicationLists discussion questions at the end of each chapter to foster reflection in academic and professional settingsWritten by globally recognized experts in public health, policy, and quality improvement, Quality Measurement in Healthcare is perfect for undergraduate and graduate public health students, as well as professionals in healthcare quality measurement, quality improvement, and policy.