Nursing Case Study Triage Rn
Thank you for bringing this case to our attention. I had an opportunity to review this case with our Triage RN. Patient was referred to ED due to patient’s age (85 y/o), history (long snapshot of chronic medical conditions) and symptoms (unresolved cough x 1 month, weakness, low blood pressure). Our RN thought this patient would be admitted and her intention was to expedite admission/transfer process.
As far as having various conversations of ER transfers, we have had challenges in this area as the protocol/process needs further clarification for both of our departments. On many occasions, our Nurses have called to provide “hand off report per protocol” and ER Nurses have verbalized that they are unaware of any “protocol.” To take
As far as having various conversations of ER transfers, we have had challenges in this area as the protocol/process needs further clarification for both of our departments. On many occasions, our Nurses have called to provide “hand off report per protocol” and ER Nurses have verbalized that they are unaware of any “protocol.” To take