EDs Missing the Mark on Social Needs

Wild stat: Less than 1 in 3 ERs actually screen for things like housing or food insecurity—even though these issues are super common for patients. Most emergency rooms are good at checking for substance use or mental health, but when it comes to basic needs like a safe place to sleep? Not so much. It’s a huge gap, especially since so many people rely on the ER for care. Are we really helping if we miss the bigger picture? #Healthcare #SocialDeterminants #EmergencyRoom #HealthEquity #PublicHealth #Health