State of emergency: Crowding in ER [Infographic] -

State of emergency: Crowding in ER [Infographic]

July 15, 2014 Emily Newhook

Whether you're suffering from a fracture or a life-threatening illness, a trip to the emergency room is always a frightening prospect. But what happens when an ER is faced with more patients than it can accommodate? Between 1995 and 2010, the annual emergency visits in the US increased 34 percent, while the number of hospitals with ERs decreased by 11 percent. Long waiting times at exorbitant medical expenses, overcrowding in the ER puts undue pressure on patients, providers and administrators when effective care and high quality that matters most.

The line MHA MHA @ GW degree program has created this infographic to show the impact of overcrowding in emergency rooms in the United States. The chart looks at some of the main causes of ERs congested, examines the impact on the delivery of care and explores solutions to the problem of overcrowding proposed. Help us raise awareness of this important issue by sharing the infographic below

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