Time to be Scrooge. Now the strikes are behind us that-which-shall-not-be-named is about to start … although I don’t hear the same level of concern being expressed …
The UK @ternfellow EDcorridor study is out!
Key points
1. 1in5 are treated in ED escalation areas (eg corridors)
2. 10-25% of EDs have no available resus cubicle
3. The problem/solution is flow. More patients waiting for beds in ED than in corridors.
https://t.co/r5wna1PDMP
@JKDhesi 11/n The report makes some good recommentations, but essentially start at the back door of the hospital and work from there to improve flow. Stop wasting time and effort on demand management, GP bashing or unproven and unevaluated initiatives. Fin
4/n This is a lot of people who are being exposed to avoidable harm. The association between long stays and increased mortality is pretty well accepted. https://t.co/Y8TqBAWfTj
https://t.co/9gjcXeepMo This report by the All Party Parlimentary Group on Emergency Care went under the radar yesterday (the media was distracted) but contains some really important information. A rambling thread 1/n
Here's our President, Dr Ian Higginson @RCEMpresident, with a message to our incredible SAS doctors @EMSAS_RCEM this #SASWeek25
Thank you for your continuous hard work, commitment and dedication to the specialty.
What a fabulous weekend - stunning sunshine, heavy rain, hills, mud, teams, solos and lots and lots of fun. #Endure24 had it all! See you again next year 🏃🏻♀️🏃💜
Loved the new route #Yateley10k this evening. The race that has everything - sun ☀️ rain 🌧️ long straights 🏃🏻♀️ gentle incline 🥵 and even a short technical section 🤣 Shout out to the marshals and organisers who were fantastic as ever! @SandhurstJogger@CoveJoggers