When comparing the Premier data of hospitals utilizing a 5-level triage system, the percentage of patients triaged at a level 3 acuity is 38% compared to 65% at SHRB ED. Moreover, the percentage of admits according to the Premier average is 18.2% in comparison with 23% at SHRB ED (Premier, 2014, p. 1-29). The data clearly illustrates that SHRB ED has a higher percentage of ambulances, admits, and acuity than the national benchmarks. However, the length-of-stay and left without being seen data for SHRB ED exceeds the Premier average, quartile, or median, supporting the requirement for change. Limitations of this data comparison: the SHRB ED data is an average measure versus the Premier data quartile and median statistics, Premier did not provide averages for many of the data points utilized for comparison (Premier, 2014).
Evidence (5 pages)
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Unquestionably, there is an opportunity to create a more efficient and effective ED, reduce the waste of waiting, and increase patient satisfaction through the utilization of a DRD (Sharieff et al., 2013). It will require a team to map current processes and design the integration of the DRD into the current ED flow. This team will consist of staff nurses, ED MDs, registration, lab, radiology, facilities, and a patient liaison, as all are stakeholders in the process. A pilot to identify weaknesses and failure points in the new process will be planned once the procedure is designed and the DRD area is designated. The team will determine through the utilization of the PDSA cycle that the process is sound. Lastly the team will plan the communication, education, and a rollout of the DRD (Sharieff et al.,
Evidence (5 pages)
Review a minimum of 3-5 relevant evidence based articles related directly to your project.
Synthesize your finding.
Five peer reviewed journal articles …show more content…
Unquestionably, there is an opportunity to create a more efficient and effective ED, reduce the waste of waiting, and increase patient satisfaction through the utilization of a DRD (Sharieff et al., 2013). It will require a team to map current processes and design the integration of the DRD into the current ED flow. This team will consist of staff nurses, ED MDs, registration, lab, radiology, facilities, and a patient liaison, as all are stakeholders in the process. A pilot to identify weaknesses and failure points in the new process will be planned once the procedure is designed and the DRD area is designated. The team will determine through the utilization of the PDSA cycle that the process is sound. Lastly the team will plan the communication, education, and a rollout of the DRD (Sharieff et al.,