Retrospective analysis finds increased early clinical deterioration in emergency department boarders, indicating safety risks.
Early clinical deterioration occurs with a meaningful frequency among ED boarders. Boarding duration was independently associated with increased odds of early clinical deterioration, an event known to increase morbidity and mortality. These data underscore the considerable patient safety risks inherent to boarding.
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