The July Effect: Is Emergency Department Length of Stay Greater at the Beginning of the Hospital Academic Year?
Introduction: There has been concern of increased emergency department (ED) length of stay (LOS) during the months when new residents are orienting to their roles. This so-called “July Effect” has long been thought to increase LOS, and potentially contribute to hospital overcrowding and increased wa...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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eScholarship Publishing, University of California
2014-02-01
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| Series: | Western Journal of Emergency Medicine |
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| Online Access: | http://escholarship.org/uc/item/40k809h6# |