I commend the hospital first for recognition that they have a problem and then for making a commitment to correct the problem . finally for have the foresight to produce their results.
However, ER are characteristically wild west shows by nature. So it would seem that along with the postings the hospital makes now should be a benchmark against what occurs among all ER around the country.
It would appear that again that the law of large numbers apply. A respectable period of time will be needed to develop a pattern vis a vis other ER's.
From my view point the measurement should be from the moment of arrival until a patient begins treatment with a respective medical provider.
Another measure would be the appropriateness of the triage.
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