Triage Scale Standardization-Triage Scale Standardization

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The Emergency Nurses Association (ENA) and the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) have approved the standardization of a triage scale for emergency departments (EDs). They believe that implementing a standardized triage scale and acuity categorization process improves the quality of patient care. The organizations recommend the adoption of a scientifically validated triage scale, such as the Emergency Severity Index (ESI), based on expert consensus and available evidence. They also emphasize the need for further research and investigation to improve patient acuity assignment, particularly for high-risk populations. This policy statement was initially approved in 2010 and revised in 2017.

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triage ESI

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Emergency Nurses Association

American College of Emergency Physicians

standardization

triage scale

emergency departments

patient care

Emergency Severity Index

expert consensus

evidence

policy statement