Refining a triage system for use in emergency departments

Journal article (2011)

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M. Christien Van Der Linden Haaglanden Medical Center

Robert Lindeboom Universiteit van Amsterdam

N. van der Linden Erasmus Universiteit Rotterdam

Cees Lucas Universiteit van Amsterdam

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Emergency department Nurse practitioner role Scope of practice Triage categories

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2011

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English

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Abstract

This article reports on the implementation of an adapted version of the Manchester triage system (Mackway-Jones et al 1997) in a Dutch hospital to allow trained nurse practitioners to treat patients with minor injuries or illnesses, and to assess, treat and discharge patients autonomously. The project has helped to prevent long waits in emergency departments for patients with less urgent conditions.