Improving emergency department resource planning: a multiple case study
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Emergency department planning and resource guidelines.
The purpose of this policy is to provide an outline of, as well as references concerning the resources and planning needed to meet the emergency medical care needs of the individual and the community. Emergency departments* must possess the staff and resources necessary to evaluate all individuals presenting to the emergency department (ED). Emergency departments must also be able to provide or...
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عنوان ژورنال: Health Systems
سال: 2019
ISSN: 2047-6965,2047-6973
DOI: 10.1080/20476965.2019.1680260