Difference between revisions of "Boarding"
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− | '''Boarding''' refers to the holding of patients in the [[Emergency Room|emergency room (ER)]] until a hospital bed opens up, often a complication of overcrowding. According to health care professionals who practice in the ER, '''boarding''' is definitely not as fun as [[Snowboarding|snowboarding]] or surfing. | + | [[File:NHL Boarding.jpg|500px|thumb|right]] |
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+ | '''Boarding''' refers to the holding of patients in the [[Emergency Room|emergency room (ER)]] until a hospital bed opens up, often a complication of overcrowding. According to health care professionals who practice in the ER, '''boarding''' is definitely not as fun as [[Snowboarding|snowboarding]] or surfing. Especially if you're the one getting '''boarded''' (see picture). | ||
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Latest revision as of 20:30, 18 January 2018
Boarding refers to the holding of patients in the emergency room (ER) until a hospital bed opens up, often a complication of overcrowding. According to health care professionals who practice in the ER, boarding is definitely not as fun as snowboarding or surfing. Especially if you're the one getting boarded (see picture).
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