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Emergency Room Experience at VGH or SPH

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Emergency Room Experience at VGH or SPH – Disposition of Patients Visiting Emergency Departments

Health Areas
Coronary artery disease, heart attack, stroke, seizures, spinal cord injuries, more

Opportunity Purpose
We will investigate the impact of 24/7 care by comparing imaging studies, patient satisfaction, radiology report turnaround time, patient length of stay and the overall cost incurred according to the race and gender of the patients before and after implementing the new model. We will also engage patient partners and BC SUPPORT Unit to get patient input and ongoing feedback.

Details
Patient partners will provide input and guidance on study methods and procedures from a patient perspective

Eligibility
Age: 20 Years – 70 Years Old

From Our Community

Shannon Griffin

Leader, Patient and Family Centred Care in Fraser Health

Shannon Griffin

Recently, a PVN Patient Advisor asked healthcare partners, “What are we learning from patients, families, and others thus far during this pandemic?”. This is an excellent question and one to ask ourselves daily.