Boarding is a problem across most Emergency Departments in the United States, and likely the world. This adversely affects patients and staff. In this post we review the data on the detriments of boarding in the ED, how it impacts patients, and some ideas on how to fix it.

Check out our post on the Down East EM blog for shownotes, references, and more.

Authors: Pat Sanders MD and Jason Hine MD

Peer Review: Jeff Holmes MD and Michael Burla MD