ADMIN/NON MEDICINE
TRIAGE
PromptList the ATS system and its goals
ResponseATS = Australasian triage Scale
1 = immediate, 100%
2= 10 mins, 80%
3 = 30 mins, 75%
4 = 60 mins, 70%
5 = 120 mins, 70%
1 = immediate, 100%
2= 10 mins, 80%
3 = 30 mins, 75%
4 = 60 mins, 70%
5 = 120 mins, 70%
PromptWhat is ETP
ResponseETP = emergency treatment performance
81% of patients presenting to public ED will leave within 4 horus via
Admission
Discharge
Transfer
All patients included
Data shows prolonged length of stay/overcrowding/access block increases hospital mortality
81% of patients presenting to public ED will leave within 4 horus via
Admission
Discharge
Transfer
All patients included
Data shows prolonged length of stay/overcrowding/access block increases hospital mortality
PromptWhat is transfer of care
Response= time to ambulance handover and patient moved to bed or waiting room.
100% within 30 mins (85% within 15 mins)
If >60 mins = incident report
100% within 30 mins (85% within 15 mins)
If >60 mins = incident report
PromptEffects of long wait times
ResponseED overcrowding
Patient dissatisfaction and complaints
Increased DNW
Violence and aggression towards staff
Delays to critical treatments (Eg: abx in sepsis)
Increase risk of adverse outcomes >> higher mortality
Patient dissatisfaction and complaints
Increased DNW
Violence and aggression towards staff
Delays to critical treatments (Eg: abx in sepsis)
Increase risk of adverse outcomes >> higher mortality