Patient Flow Overview
Efficient patient flow is critical for timely care in the Emergency Department. Our system ensures patients are triaged, assessed, and treated in an organized and safe manner.
Triage Process
Patients are evaluated immediately upon arrival using a standardized triage protocol. This prioritizes care based on medical urgency, ensuring critical cases receive immediate attention.
- Rapid initial assessment by a trained triage nurse
- Quick vital signs and initial symptom review
- Efficent assignment to a specific care area: trauma, acute, or observation.
Patient Movement & Monitoring
- Patients are assigned to treatment bays based on severity.
- Continuous monitoring with the Vitalwatch
- Continuous coordination with radiology, lab, and specialist consults
- Discharge, admission, or transfer following assessment
Efficiency Strategies
- Electronic health records for fast documentation
- Dedicated patient flow coordinators
- Regular staff huddles to prioritize incoming patients
- Real-time monitoring of wait times and bed availability