Journal article
How does fast track affect quality of care in the emergency department?
Abstract
STUDY OBJECTIVES: Use of fast track has been shown to improve the emergency department flow of less urgent patients. It has been speculated, however, that this could negatively affect the care of urgent patients. The objective of this study was to determine whether a dedicated fast track for less urgent patients [Canadian Triage and Acuity scale category 4/5 (CTAS 4/5)] affected (1) the time to assessment for urgent patients (CTAS 3), (2) the …
Authors
Al Darrab A; Fan J; Fernandes CMB; Zimmerman R; Smith R; Worster A; Smith T; O'Connor K
Journal
European Journal of Emergency Medicine, Vol. 13, No. 1, pp. 32–35
Publisher
Wolters Kluwer
Publication Date
February 2006
DOI
10.1097/00063110-200602000-00008
ISSN
0969-9546