Implementation of a standardized pregnancy screening process to address gender disparities in radiology turn-around-time and ED length of stay.
Dana E LokeAndra M FarcasJustine S KoLaurie M AluceValerie R McDonaldNahzinine ShakeriAbra L FantPublished in: CJEM (2022)
There is gender disparity in CT turn-around-time and ED length of stay in our ED, highlighting an important area for improvement to promote equitable care. A quality improvement initiative that aimed to protocolize pregnancy testing in triage did not show sustainable improvement in these outcomes but did result in increased pregnancy testing.
Keyphrases
- emergency department
- quality improvement
- preterm birth
- healthcare
- pregnancy outcomes
- mental health
- fluorescent probe
- sensitive detection
- primary care
- computed tomography
- living cells
- palliative care
- type diabetes
- pregnant women
- magnetic resonance imaging
- skeletal muscle
- pain management
- metabolic syndrome
- image quality
- positron emission tomography
- chronic pain
- health insurance
- dual energy