ED RAPID: A Novel Children's Hospital Direct Admission Process Utilizing the Emergency Department.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Direct hospital admission of children without evaluation in the emergency department (ED) is common, but few guidelines exist to maximize safety by assessing patient stability. This report describes a novel approach to support patient safety.

Methods

An interdisciplinary children's hospital team developed a brief ED-based evaluation process called the ED Rapid Assessment of Patients Intended for Inpatient Disposition (ED RAPID). It entails a brief evaluation of vital signs and clinical stability by the ED attending physician and nurse. Children deemed stable are admitted to inpatient wards, whereas those requiring immediate intervention undergo full ED evaluation and disposition. We assessed outcomes for all children evaluated through this process from March 201

SUBMITTER: Louie JP 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7190248 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Mar-Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature