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Freestanding ED diverts patients from hospitals
Here's one alternative approach for dealing with ED crowding. Inova HealthPlex, a freestanding emergency department, sees close to 33,000 patients annually, but has no inpatient beds. If a patient... Read more...
Study: Overcrowding, understaffing raise MRSA rates in hospitals
A new study by Australian researchers found that MRSA rates in hospitals tend to be higher when staffing is low and hospitals are crowded. The study, conducted by the University of Queensland, notes... Read more...
