Physician-led team triage based on lean principles may be superior for efficiency and quality? A comparison of three emergency departments with different triage models

Physician-led team triage based on lean principles may be superior for efficiency and quality? A comparison of three emergency departments with different triage models

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The management of emergency departments (EDs) principally involves maintaining effective patient flow and care. Different triage models are used today to achieve these two goals. The aim of this study was to compare the performance o...

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Main Authors: Burström Lena, Nordberg Martin, Örnung Göran, Castrén Maaret, Wiklund Tony, Engström Marie-Louise, Enlund Mats
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-08-01
Series:Scandinavian Journal of Trauma, Resuscitation and Emergency Medicine
Subjects:
Teamtriage
Lean principles
Emergency department
Quality indicators
Efficiency indicators
Mortality
Emergency physicians
Nurse
Online Access:http://www.sjtrem.com/content/20/1/57

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