Nurse Triage: Handling Abuse or Neglect
In the United States, more than 5 children die everyday as a result of child abuse or neglect. Therefore, triage nurses have to be prepared to handle these difficult calls…
In the United States, more than 5 children die everyday as a result of child abuse or neglect. Therefore, triage nurses have to be prepared to handle these difficult calls…
By Charu Raheja, PhD In modern times, people demand quick access to information and services. Medical care is no different. More and more patients and medical practices are turning to…
Top 5 Reasons INFANTS are Sent to the Emergency Room by a Triage Nurse Tips for pediatric offices to give to parents. Research shows that about 1 in 10 caregivers…
Calls from parents about coughing children are the second most common triage call. After ruling out the need for urgent care, it is important to reassure parents, so they won’t…
By Dr. Ravi Raheja Telephone Triage nurses play an important role in assessing sick patients over the phone and directing them to the appropriate level of care. In addition to…
How Triage Nurses Are Making a Difference There are many times when the triage nurse is able to redirect the caller to a less expensive treatment option that allows them…
Triaging the Mysteries of Abdominal Pain By Marci Lawing, RN Stomach pain is something almost everyone experiences from time to time. Abdominal pain is a common reason patients call nurse…
In July, we presented data from our nurse triage call center evaluating the disposition given to adult callers when they called a nurse triage line (read original). Surprisingly, we found…
One in every 3 adults who calls a nurse triage line is told to go to the ER. Find out why. By: Charu G. Raheja, PhD Often times, as adults,…
Building Trust in Telephone Nurse Triage The nurse-patient relationship is an important part of any patient's total treatment plan. Trust is an essential component of that relationship and helps to…