Improving patient safety through the introduction of a formal triage process.

Cliff Evans, C. Hughes, J. Ferguson
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Emergency departments (EDs) in the UK are facing unprecedented increases in attendance, and the ability to safely assess, diagnose, treat, refer or discharge patients is a national challenge. This article discusses one component of a comprehensive ED strategy created to address serious concerns identified by regulators and develop and improve services in the department at Medway NHS Foundation Trust, Kent.
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通过引入正式的分诊程序改善患者安全。
英国急诊科(EDs)的出诊人数正面临前所未有的增长,安全评估、诊断、治疗、转诊或出院病人的能力是一项全国性的挑战。本文讨论了一个综合ED战略的一个组成部分,该战略旨在解决监管机构确定的严重问题,并发展和改善肯特郡梅德韦NHS基金会信托部门的服务。
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