It is certain and established that overcrowding represents one of the main problems that has
been affecting global health and the functioning of the healthcare system in the last …

Background Emergency department crowding is a major global healthcare issue. There is
much debate as to the causes of the phenomenon, leading to difficulties in developing …

The solution for this serious threat to ED staff and harm to patients cannot come from a
single department, but through engagement of and ongoing commitment by leaders …

Last December, at the height of the winter surge, she cared for a patient who had caught the
coronavirus after being pressured into a anksgiving dinner. eir lungs were so ruined that …

Background Identifying characteristics associated with struggling healthcare organisations
may help inform improvement. Thus, we systematically reviewed the literature to:(1) Identify …

Background Despite significant advances, patient safety remains a critical public health
concern. Daily huddles—discussions to identify and respond to safety risks—have been …

Emergency department (ED) crowding, sometimes referred to as overcrowding, has been
identified as a barrier to timely and efficient care dating back to the 1980s. 1 Despite …

Emergency department (ED) overcrowding is a global health issue that is associated with
poor quality of care and affects the timeliness of treatment initiation. The purpose of this …

Overcrowding in emergency rooms (ERs) is a common yet nagging problem. It not only is
costly for hospitals but also compromises care quality and patient experience. Hence …

This article revisits the persistent problem of crowding in US hospital emergency
departments (EDs). It begins with a brief review of origins of this problem, terms used to refer …