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Assuring community emergency care capacity with collaborative Internet tools: the Milwaukee experience
Edward N Barthell1, Seth L Foldy, Kim R Pemble
1Infinity HealthCare, Inc., Mequon, Wisconsin, USA.
Journal of Public Health Management and Practice : JPHMP
|January 30, 2003
Summary
Hospital overcrowding and ambulance diversions are major healthcare challenges. Collaborative strategies and technology can mitigate these issues, improving emergency department efficiency and patient care.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Healthcare Management
- Emergency Medicine
Background:
- Hospital overcrowding and ambulance diversion are escalating issues within healthcare systems.
- These problems strain emergency department resources and impact patient access to care.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine factors contributing to hospital overcrowding and ambulance diversion.
- To describe the application of collaborative approaches in public health.
- To present Milwaukee's experience with a collaborative strategy.
Main Methods:
- Descriptive narrative analysis of contributing factors.
- Case study of Milwaukee's collaborative approach.
- Explanation of a technological tool for tracking ambulance diversion and ED overload.
Main Results:
- Data illustrate the impact of interventions on reducing diversion frequency during peak times like flu season.
- The study demonstrates the effectiveness of collaborative efforts and technological solutions.
Conclusions:
- Collaborative approaches are effective in addressing public health challenges like hospital overcrowding.
- Internet-based technology can enhance tracking and management of emergency department resources.
- The article advocates for the adoption of similar strategies for other public health issues.