title: Study: MI mortality rate higher on the weekends.
abstract: A new study confirms suspicions of ED experts: Myocardial infarction (MI) patients who present to the ED on weekend have higher mortality rates than those who present during the week. Some of the causes can only be addressed by systemwide solutions; others can be tackled by ED managers. Lobby your administrator to have an appropriate number of staff members available on weekends. A strong financial case can be made for such a change. Do not accept halfway measures. Poor patient care could increase your liability. Managing resources on a regional basis also will help weekend MI victims get the care they need.
mesh_terms: D015906:Angioplasty, Balloon, Coronary / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D004636:Emergency Service, Hospital / Q000592:standards*; D006300:Health Services Misuse; D006693:Holidays; D006801:Humans; D008511:Medicine; D009203:Myocardial Infarction / Q000401:mortality / Q000628:therapy; D011787:Quality of Health Care; D013038:Specialization; D013997:Time Factors; D014481:United States; D000078329:Workforce