The rapid entry process involves integrating technology into hospital routines and implementing complementary changes in staff culture. As part of the process, patients undergo a quick electronic registration and bar-coding at sign-in. In addition, the culture of emergency department triage and registration staff was changed from patient sorting to patient management.
Promising Practices on Emergency Departments
Overcrowded emergency departments bring the potential for serious negative consequences for health care access, quality and patient safety.
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