Implementing a patient acuity tool
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DOI: 10.1097/01.nurse.0000919000.40286.de
Abstract: Abstract Purpose: This study aimed to assess the acceptability, relevance, and effectiveness of a patient acuity tool (PAT) among part-time and full-time RNs. Methods: A pre- and post-test intervention was used to evaluate a PAT… read more here.
Keywords: time; patient acuity; acuity tool; acuity ... See more keywords
Predicting patient acuity according to their main problem
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DOI: 10.1111/jonm.12885
Abstract: Abstract Aim To assess the ability of the patient main problem to predict acuity in adults admitted to hospital wards and step‐down units. Background Acuity refers to the categorization of patients based on their required… read more here.
Keywords: acuity; predicting patient; patient acuity; main problem ... See more keywords
Incorporating Patient Acuity Rating Score Into Patient Handoffs and the Correlation With Rapid Responses and Unexpected ICU Transfers
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DOI: 10.1177/1062860616630809
Abstract: Handoffs and rapid response team (RRT) activations have been a focus for quality improvement in hospital medicine. This study aimed to incorporate a previously used scoring system (1-7) for severity of illness on initial encounter… read more here.
Keywords: patient acuity; score; rrts transfers; acuity rating ... See more keywords