Participate in Triaging Process
Source: Manual of emergency care
1 Anthony M, R.N, BScN October 2021
, Triage
The process of sorting patients as they present
.to the ED for care
Some cases need to be seen immediately, and
some can wait safely. Decision based on the
.nurse assessment
Goal: place right patient in the right place at the
.right time for the right reason
2
, TYPES OF Triage systems 3
:Triage systems
:Three types identified, differ in
Triage severity rating system -
staffing -
degree of assessment and documentation -
extent to which triage staff initiate diagnostic -
.and therapeutic interventions
3
Source: Manual of emergency care
1 Anthony M, R.N, BScN October 2021
, Triage
The process of sorting patients as they present
.to the ED for care
Some cases need to be seen immediately, and
some can wait safely. Decision based on the
.nurse assessment
Goal: place right patient in the right place at the
.right time for the right reason
2
, TYPES OF Triage systems 3
:Triage systems
:Three types identified, differ in
Triage severity rating system -
staffing -
degree of assessment and documentation -
extent to which triage staff initiate diagnostic -
.and therapeutic interventions
3
