Learning Objectives/Outcomes

After completing this continuing education activity you will be able to:

1. Evaluate the effects on crowding metrics of implementing rapid medical evaluation (RME) and RME with provider in triage (PIT).
2. Discuss the issue of human trafficking and how an effective and comprehensive training program and protocol to identify human trafficking victims may be implemented in an ED setting.
3. Evaluate the impact of interprofessional simulation training on staff perception of knowledge, skills, abilities, confidence, and preparedness when managing violent patient behaviors.
4. Evaluate the perceptions of teamwork and communication among ED staff as a result of implementing the TeamSTEPPS program.