Essex Children and Families Hub Support Overview
Request for Support outcomes in Essex show an increase in Early Help Triage Steps, with averages rising per working day and month compared to the previous year. The hub structure emphasizes relationship-based support for families, with a structured team hierarchy. Making a request for support involv
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Managing Acute Changes in Developmental Disabilities Settings
Recognizing acute changes of condition in individuals with developmental disabilities is crucial to prevent complications or death. Regulatory expectations highlight the need for RN supervision and immediate response to any changes in medical orders or health status. Telephone triage, guided by clin
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Understanding Sickle Cell Disease Pain Management
Sickle cell disease (SCD) patients often experience vaso-occlusive crises (VOC) causing acute pain, a hallmark symptom of the disease. Pain management is crucial in healthcare interactions for these patients, with chronic pain also being a significant concern due to organ/tissue damage. Research sho
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Evaluating Dynamic Changes in HIV Risk Profile for Treatment Interruptions
Understanding the dynamic nature of risk profiles in HIV treatment interruptions is crucial for effective care. Researchers have developed machine learning models and threshold approaches to predict and triage patient risks, highlighting the importance of continuous risk assessment in the care journ
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Effective Workflow for Vulnerability Research in Production Environments
Professional vulnerability research involves finding bugs efficiently through fuzzing techniques. The main goal is to develop a comprehensive workflow and toolset for effective bug discovery and triaging. Ancillary goals focus on determining exploitability, optimizing human and CPU efficiency, and e
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Guidelines for Setting up Isolation Facility/Ward for Covid-19 Management
Quarantine and isolation measures are crucial for breaking the chain of transmission in the community. Isolation involves separating individuals who are ill or suspected of having COVID-19, while quarantine is for those exposed and potentially at risk. Specific protocols and facilities are necessary
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Case-Based Triage Scenarios: Making Critical Decisions in Emergency Situations
Case-Based Triage Scenarios provide educational training tools for applying the National Guideline for Field Triage of Injured Patients. Each scenario presents a unique patient case for assessment and triage decision-making, emphasizing the importance of local trauma system resources and structure.
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Case-Based Triage Scenarios for New EMS Clinicians
These case-based scenarios offer an educational tool for new EMS clinicians to apply the National Guideline for Field Triage of Injured Patients. Developed with hypothetical system resources from diverse community settings, these scenarios prompt users to assess and make triage decisions based on va
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Crash Scene Management and Casualty Evacuation Training
Learn about the importance of managing crash scenes and evacuating casualties effectively. Understand rescue procedures, principles of extrication, triage, first aid, and casualty handling to improve response during road traffic incidents. Gain insights into the impact of road accidents, the signifi
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Insights into COVID-19 Management in Pregnancy
This content presents a detailed case study of a 33-year-old pregnant woman with suspected COVID-19, covering her symptoms, diagnostic tests, admission criteria, treatment considerations, and post-recovery follow-up. It also discusses triage assessment, investigations, and admission protocols for pr
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Developing Cardiovascular Screening Measures for Pregnant and Postpartum Women Project
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a leading cause of maternal mortality in the US, with disparities in morbidity. Standardizing evaluation and triage is crucial. Preventability studies show a high potential for identifying at-risk cases. The CVD Toolkit aims to enhance awareness and readiness among he
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National Optimal Lung Cancer Pathway: Referral to Treatment Update 2020 Version 3.0
This optimal pathway aims to improve outcomes in lung cancer by reducing delays in diagnosis, staging, and treatment, while meeting waiting time targets. It emphasizes remote triage, test bundles, and efficient clinic use. The pathway includes maximum waiting times, timely treatment pathways, and gu
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Case-Based Triage Scenarios
Explore case-based triage scenarios designed for EMS training, highlighting the application of the National Guideline for Field Triage of Injured Patients. These scenarios help in making timely triage decisions by considering individual circumstances. Learn about patient destinations, hospital bypas
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Case-Based Triage Scenarios for New EMS Clinicians
These case-based scenarios are designed to train new EMS clinicians on applying the National Guideline for Field Triage of Injured Patients. Each scenario presents a patient for assessment and triage decision-making, considering varying EMS and trauma system resources. The goal is to enhance decisio
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Hospital Patient Triage Exercise Program
This hospital patient triage exercise program, developed by the Missouri Hospital Association, aims to train hospital triage staff in disaster patient triage using the START system. The program focuses on surge capacity, triage tools, response components, and care continuum from conventional to cris
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Healthcare Services for Homeless Population in El Paso, TX
Offering healthcare services for the homeless population in El Paso, TX, including COVID-19 screening and management of various health conditions. Clients can connect for screening over the phone, with limited testing available. Contact information for staff members provided for registration and ass
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Insights into Triage in Healthcare
Triage is a systematic and standardized approach to assessing patients' needs, sickness levels, and priorities. It involves critical steps such as screening for infectious diseases, interviewing the patient, making objective assessments, and decision-making. It is crucial in prioritizing patient car
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Tactical Combat Casualty Care for Medical Personnel - Introduction to Tactical Field Care
Tactical Combat Casualty Care for Medical Personnel provides guidelines for Tactical Field Care, emphasizing the importance of perimeter security, recognizing altered mental status, and disarming casualties. It covers prioritization of treating life-threatening conditions, triage considerations, and
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Management of Low Birth Weight Neonate: Baby Jonah Case Study Emergency Measures
Baby Jonah, born at 30 weeks gestation with low birth weight, exhibits emergency signs such as slow respiration and apnoea. The case highlights the importance of triage, emergency treatment, history and examination, laboratory investigations, diagnosis, treatment, supportive care, monitoring, discha
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Understanding Nurse Triage: Common Misconceptions and Legal Issues
Explore the world of nurse triage with insights on misconceptions, legal considerations, and the crucial role of teletriage nurses. Learn about risk mitigation, the nurse's scope of practice, and the importance of communication in teletriage encounters.
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ART Access System Overview in Health Ministry
The ART Access System, implemented by the Ministry of Health, is an electronic tool for client and stock management using the CRPDDP approach. It integrates with EMR systems and involves various stakeholders like health facility staff, pharmacy staff, ART clinicians, and more. Accessible through a w
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Pediatric Emergency Management Guidelines
A case study of an 11-month-old boy presenting with cough, fever, and respiratory distress, highlighting the stages in the management of a sick child including triage, emergency treatment, history/examination, laboratory investigations, diagnosis, treatment, and more. It emphasizes the importance of
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National Guideline for Field Triage of Injured Patients Update
The National Guideline for Field Triage of Injured Patients has been updated to incorporate new research and evidence since 2011. This updated guideline aims to reduce time and variation in making destination decisions, with a focus on minimizing under- and over-triage. The process included EMS inpu
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Securing IT Infrastructure at Exeter University
Exeter IT Secure by Design is a comprehensive approach to IT security at the University, focusing on developing robust security measures, integrating security into services by design, ensuring compliance, and managing risks effectively. The secure-by-design process helps in identifying security obje
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Enhancing Multidisciplinary Team Meetings for Cancer Patient Management
Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) meetings are vital in cancer patient management, but challenges like increased patient volume and complexity require adaptation. Time pressures, the need for quality decision-making, and strategies like triage cases, standardized treatment pathways, and improving patholo
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Psychosexual Service Overview in Sheffield
The Relationship & Sexual Service in Sheffield provides psychosexual interventions for individuals facing sexual difficulties. The service, led by Jeanette Caw and Al Constant, offers support for various sexual dysfunctions and relationship issues. Updated referral criteria, service eligibility, and
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ECHo Pathway: Support and Intervention Framework for Family Services
The ECHo Pathway outlines a structured approach for providing intensive and responsive support to families in need. It involves various stages such as intake, developing support plans, weekly triage meetings, joint visits with workers and social workers, family therapist input, MDT collaboration, an
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Overview of Trauma Management in the Emergency Department
This summary file covers the key aspects of trauma management, including epidemiology of trauma, mechanisms of injury (penetrating and blunt), triage and severity scoring, primary survey with ABCDE approach, emergency department management per ATLS protocol, and adjuncts to primary survey. It emphas
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Prostate Rapid Diagnostic Service Transformation Overview
The document outlines the transformation of the Prostate Rapid Diagnostic Service (RDS), detailing plans, due diligence requirements, implementation timelines, and good practices such as virtual telephone triage systems and use of MRI before biopsies. It emphasizes the implementation of Rapid Diagno
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Tower Hamlets CAMHS Triage Team Process Overview
Tower Hamlets CAMHS Triage Team is focused on improving client experience by efficiently screening referrals, conducting triage assessments, and allocating cases to the appropriate clinicians. The team aims to reduce waiting times, improve response rates, and enhance risk screening processes. Their
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Family Reunification Process and Code Triage Levels Overview
The content provides an in-depth look into the Family Reunification Center (FRC) process during large-scale events, code triage levels 1-4, and the basic concept of FRC. It outlines the steps involved in setting up the FRC, assigning roles, assisting families, and coordinating with the Incident Comm
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Delivery of Elder Services During COVID-19 Pandemic by Muckleshoot Tribe
Elder services during the COVID-19 pandemic provided by Muckleshoot Tribe included medical alert, pharmacy delivery, transportation, nursing triage, in-home care, and more. The response strategies involved diagnosis, triage, and implementation of essential services with a focus on elder well-being a
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Improving Mental Health Crisis Care with NELFT Street Triage Service
NELFT's Street Triage service, led by Deputy Director Wellington Makala, collaborates with police and mental health professionals to provide on-the-spot advice for individuals facing mental health crises. The Crisis Care Concordat emphasizes the importance of joint working between various services t
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COVID-19 Housing Triage Team for Placement of Symptomatic Individuals
Develop and implement a system to place COVID-19 symptomatic or positive individuals who cannot self-isolate into housing. The Housing Triage Team identifies people in need, conducts placement questionnaires, and facilitates housing arrangements, transportation, and testing if required. The team als
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Field Triage Guidelines Update 2021: National Guideline for Injured Patients
The 2021 update of trauma triage guidelines aims to streamline destination decisions for injured patients. The new guideline emphasizes assessing vital signs, mechanisms of injury, and special considerations to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Key objectives include describing the update process, ex
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Oregon Resource Allocation Advisory Committee Meeting Overview
The Oregon Resource Allocation Advisory Committee meeting on February 28, 2023, will focus on sharing updates on the Triage Approaches and Triage Team & Data Collection subcommittees. The meeting is open to the public and will address important working agreements to ensure a respectful and inclusive
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Efficient Online Patient Triage System for Medical Consultations and Appointments
Access the Patient Triage system through the IMG website or NHS App to conveniently request help for non-urgent medical or administrative queries. Benefits include confidential online form submission seen by clinicians, avoiding phone call rush, and quick appointment scheduling. Urgent issues are pr
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Crisis Care Guidance and Triage of Scarce Resources
Crisis care guidance focuses on providing health care differently during emergencies, such as public health crises or disasters, when resources are overwhelmed. Triage frameworks help prioritize scarce resources to protect communities and reduce health inequities. Oregon's approach aims to allocate
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Implementation of a Standardized Screening Tool for Referral to Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy on Specialist Geriatric Wards
Occupational therapists and physiotherapists at Specialist Geriatric Wards implemented a standardized screening tool using a triage sticker to improve efficiency in therapy referrals for frail older adults. Through a Quality Improvement initiative, the triage sticker with set criteria identified pat
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Development of Gynae Triage Nurse Role at Women's Clinic - Experience and Challenges
Experience and challenges in developing the Gynae Triage Nurse Role at a Women's Clinic, including the initiation, evolution, and barriers faced. Discusses roles, processes, and changes over time in the triage system.
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