Bringing A Crisis into Focus – Telling the Story of Emergency Department Boarding

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This video describes the serious problem of emergency department boarding, where patients have to wait a long time in the emergency room because there are no hospital beds available. The story explains how this affects both patients and healthcare workers, making it harder for everyone to get proper care. It also shares real experiences from people who work in hospitals and suggests that more attention is needed to solve this crisis.

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Focus Area: Mental Health

Audiences: Behavioral Health Professionals; EMS Clinicians; Nurses; Physicians

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Crisis Intervention; Crowding; Emergency Medical Services; Health Services Accessibility; Hospitals; Emergency Service, Hospital

Institutions: Western Regional Alliance for Pediatric Emergency Management (WRAP-EM)

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