What can we learn from a winter of sustained ED pressures?

Matthew Osborne

doi:10.7748/en.34.2.5.s1

March 3, 2026Emergency Nurse

What can we learn from a winter of sustained ED pressures?

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To analyze the impacts of sustained pressures on emergency departments during winter.
Analysis of operational challenges faced by emergency departments
Review of patient demand and acuity levels
Examination of discharge pathways and workforce issues
Emergency departments experienced a significant rise in patient demand and complexity of care.
Persistent workforce gaps led to increased pressure on healthcare teams.
Delayed transfers of care complicated discharge processes, impacting overall efficiency.

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Abstract

We are now just emerging from a winter of sustained pressures. Many teams encountered a perfect storm of increased demand, rising acuity, complex discharge pathways, persistent delayed transfers of care and workforce gaps compounded by fatigue.

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