Em Pulse

If you’ve been in the emergency department recently, either as an employee or as a patient, you’ve undoubtedly seen the effects of ED crowing - busy waiting rooms, long wait times, and delays in care, just to name a few. In part one of this two part series, we discuss some of the factors that lead to ED crowding and boarding of admitted patients, as well as some of the consequences. Stay tuned for part 2, when we’ll talk about potential solutions!  Is your ED overcrowded? How is your hospital handling it? Connect with us on social media, @empulsepodcast, on email empulsepodcast@gmail.com, or through our website, ucdavisem.com. We’re working on an episode on what it’s like to be a woman in emergency medicine. We’d be honored if you’d share your story? Contact us as above, or leave your story on a brief voicemail at 951-251-4804  (don’t worry, we’ll edit it to make it sound smooth!).  ***Please rate us and leave us a review on iTunes! It helps us reach more people.*** Hosts: Dr. Julia Magaña, Associate Profe