Cesar Mora Jaramillo, MD, FCUCM Since the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued guidance to emphasize the importance of social factors that can affect the health outcomes of patients (especially marginalized populations), many Urgent Care centers are prioritizing quality of care initiatives. This means that even in fast-paced settings, we can always do […]
It’s Time. The Need for an Urgent Care-Focused Life Support Course for Pediatric Patients. Nikhil B. Shah, M.D. The field of Urgent Care medicine was born from a revolutionary vision of what healthcare could be and physician innovators who recognized gaps in the healthcare delivery model. Over the past three decades, the growth of Urgent […]
Tracey Davidoff, MD, FCUCM Cesar Mora Jaramillo, MD, FCUCM Welcome to the latest edition of Urgent Caring Quarterly! The excitement builds for the upcoming Urgent Care Convention! This year’s event promises to be bigger and better, with an exciting lineup of keynote speakers, workshops, and networking opportunities for healthcare professionals in the Urgent Care field. […]
The COVID-19 pandemic may be coming to an end, but the past 3 years have taken a toll on Urgent Care providers and staff. When the healthcare system was overwhelmed during the pandemic, Urgent Care centers were a lifeline for healthcare — providing diagnostic testing, evaluation and treatment for patients who could not be seen […]
CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION (CME) Target Audience This CME activity is intended for medical professionals who practice medicine in the on-demand space including Urgent Care, retail medicine and other similar venues. These providers may include physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. Designation Statement The Urgent Care Association (UCA) designates this enduring material activity for a maximum […]
We would like to welcome the following new Fellows of the College of Urgent Care Medicine. These fellows represent the best of us who work every day to provide the highest quality of medicine and advance the specialty of Urgent Care Medicine. They should be honored for their dedication and contributions. Amanda Cowan, MD, FCUCM […]
Urgent Care Q&A December 2022 What Are the Indications for Chlamydia Infection Test of Cure at 4 Weeks Instead of 12 Weeks? CDC recommendations to retest all patients with documented chlamydial infection for C. trachomatis three months after treatment. Test of cure means diagnostic testing to assess whether the administered antibiotic regimen eradicated the pathogen. […]
Position Statement from the Clinical Response Committee of the College of Urgent Care Medicine Evaluation of Patients Presenting for Treatment When Required Care Is Outside the Scope the Urgent Care Center or Not Available Date 10/17/2022 Subject Evaluation of Patients Presenting for Treatment When Required Care Is Outside the Scope the Urgent Care Center or […]
Best Practice from the College of Urgent Care Medicine Brief Resolved Unexplained Event (BRUE) Date Reviewed November 14, 2022 Subject Brief Resolved Unexplained Event (BRUE) Best Practices Patient Population Infants < 1 year of age Rationale Infants are frequently brought to Urgent Care Centers after an acute event of unexpected change in breathing pattern, appearance, […]
Risk Management Pitfalls for Urgent Care Management of Pharyngitis Brought to you by: “It was just a sore throat, so I didn’t think she needed to be transferred for intravenous fluids.” Pharyngitis can be a simple diagnosis, but adequate pain control must be ensured to allow oral rehydration. Failing to assess PO intake initially and […]