The International Federation for Emergency Medicine report on emergency department crowding and access block: a brief summary

Javidan, A PA PJavidanHansen, KKHansenHigginson, IIHigginsonJones, PPJonesLang, EELangCHENG-CHUNG FANG2021-04-272021-04-272021-01-141865-1372https://scholars.lib.ntu.edu.tw/handle/123456789/557890To develop comprehensive guidance that captures international impacts, causes, and solutions related to emergency department crowding and access block METHODS: Emergency physicians representing 15 countries from all IFEM regions composed the Task Force. Monthly meetings were held via video-conferencing software to achieve consensus for report content. The report was submitted and approved by the IFEM Board on June 1, 2020.enAccess block; Care systems; Crowding; Emergency care systems; Emergency department management; Emergency department operations[SDGs]SDG17The International Federation for Emergency Medicine report on emergency department crowding and access block: a brief summaryjournal article10.1186/s12245-020-00312-x334410782-s2.0-85099351393https://api.elsevier.com/content/abstract/scopus_id/85099351393