It has become increasingly difficult for me, as a Professional Nurse, working in the Emergency Department, to comply with all of the Federal Rules, regarding Emergency Care.
My employer has placed everyone on notice, that there are now Federally Mandated "time limits" on certain actions we take in the ED.
Door to Doctor
Door to EKG
Door to CT
Diagnosis to this...
Diagnosis to that...
It creates unrealistic expectations!
How does one triage the situation? A trauma patient that comes in, are they more important than the person having a stroke, or maybe a heart attack?
Trauma Center... Stroke Center... Chest Pain Center...
Really!?
It may result in the ultimate nursing shortage!
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