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July 7, 2011 | Human Capital Blog Post
To make matters worse, overloaded ERs are more common than they used to be – at least in part because some hospitals are closing down their emergency departments. Another recent study we published in JAMA (covered in the New York Times on May 18, 20 ...
February 25, 2011 | Program Result
Urgent Matters was a national program of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) that aimed to relieve emergency department overcrowding, improve patient care and increase patient satisfaction.
February 4, 2011 | Toolkit
Stony Brook University Medical Center developed and implemented a standardized process with tracking and accountability for emergency department (ED) consult requests.
February 4, 2011 | Toolkit
St. Francis Hospital in Indianapolis improved door to bed, length of stay and patient satisfaction by reducing delays in ED triage and registration.
February 1, 2011 | Report
Urgent Matters Learning Network II final report shares case studies, results, success and lessons learned.
June 3, 2010 | Video
Webcast of ED Policy Forum Highlighting Success of Initiative to Develop Performance Measurement & Improve Operations.
April 1, 2010 | Issue Brief
RWJF Urgent Matters Initiative shows progress in developing standardized performance measurement and reporting in EDs.
March 3, 2010 | Toolkit/Story
Proven Solutions to ED Crowding.
February 1, 2010 | Issue Brief
Issue brief from RWJF-supported Urgent Matters Learning Network signals a promising future.
August 11, 2009 | Story
Within the first quarter of 2008, a majority of the 475 patients receiving services at the Good Samaritan Health Center and through Delta Regional’s Medication Assistance Program were referred by members of the Health Ministry Network.