ERs are swamped with seriously ill patients, although many don’t have Covid.

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ERs are swamped with seriously ill patients, although many don’t have Covid.

November 10, 2021

Wells K. Health Shots. National Public Radio. October 29, 2021.

Emergency department (ED) crowding stemming from treatment delays and deferrals resulting from COVID concerns is an emerging problem. This article discusses how ED crowding affects patients and clinical teams to reduce safety and effectiveness.

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