Triage

Question 1

what is triage

Answer 1

is the first clinical assessment of the patients attending AETC

Question 2

what should triage include(4)

Answer 2

• timely assessment of PC
• allocation to correct triage category
• vital signs recorded
• transfer to appropriate waiting area

Question 3

what are the principles of triage (5)

Answer 3

• its an essential and integral part of emergency care
• they involve active decision making process, essential for good quality patient care that prioritizes patients, by categorizing patient presentations, to promote safe practice
• triage outcome is due to a systematic assessment and understanding of physiological parameters
• documentation is very important and is evidence of assessment and the start of our patients journey
  -traditional triage person is the triage nurse

Question 4

what are triage benefits (6)

Answer 4

• correct assessment and prioritization of patients
• provides quality care to patients
• good use of resources
• reduced waiting time
• extends nursing practice
• dynamic process to improve patient care in the AETC