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October 3, 2025Journal of Emergency NursingOpen Access

Development and Implementation of the Modified Pediatric Emergency Department Overcrowding Scale in Two Large Academic Pediatric Centers

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NTNathan TimmLKLaura KempBKBenjamin T. Kerrey

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Implementation shows improved patient outcomes in pediatric emergency departments, highlighting overcrowding management.

Key Points

  • The modified Pediatric Emergency Department Overcrowding Scale improved visualization of crowding in two centers.
  • Incorporating a bed capacity correction factor resulted in standardized crowding measurements in both departments.
  • Initial tests suggested the scale accurately assessed crowding in larger emergency departments but needed adjustment for smaller units.
  • This approach can support broader health care system capacity management and enhance patient satisfaction.

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Timm et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68e034f7f0e39f13e7fa3399https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jen.2025.08.008
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