The ER Break Room

Operational Quick Hits - Integrated Patients First Unit

In this critical and time-sensitive update, the new Integrated Patients First Unit proposal is introduced with scenarios discussed.

Operational Quick Hits - February 2026

In this operational quick hits episode, two important updates are covered: 1. Expedited Outpatient MRI Pilot 2. Admission Memoranda of Understanding in Trauma

Operational Quick Hits - Code Readmit Pilot Program

This episode discusses an initiate to potentially avoid readmitting patients back in the ED within 30 days of being discharged from a UF Health hospitalist or resident internal medicine team.

Operational Quick Hits - November 2025

Operational quick hits for November delivered by our favorite guest hosting duo. Updates include: 1. MRI ordering guidelines 2. N95 fit testing annual requirement 3. Admitted neurosurgery patients boarding in the ED 4. New pulmonary embolism response pathway 5. Hospital at home update

Operational Quick Hits - September 2025

In this mini-episode, a summary of recent operational changes are delivered in a fun, conversational way. Updates include: 1. Social work rounds 2. Neurosurgery and MRI’s 3. MICU admission criteria 4. Family medicine primary care availability 5. Consultant communication 6. Documentation reliability