An investigation into the implementation of an emergency unit triage system in a selected 
private hospital

Augustyn, Jean Elisabeth

dc.contributor.advisor	Hattingh, Susan	en
dc.contributor.advisor	Ehlers, Valerie Janet, 1948	en
dc.contributor.author	Augustyn, Jean Elisabeth	en
dc.date.accessioned	2009-08-25T11:01:19Z
dc.date.available	2009-08-25T11:01:19Z
dc.date.issued	2009-08-25T11:01:19Z
dc.date.submitted	2006-11-30	en
dc.identifier.citation	Augustyn, Jean Elisabeth (2009) An investigation into the implementation of an emergency unit triage system in a selected private hospital, University of South Africa, Pretoria, <http://hdl.handle.net/10500/2194>	en
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/10500/2194
dc.description.abstract	Triage assessment of patients on arrival at the emergency unit is an essential function in quality emergency care provision. Triage is the process of sorting and prioritising patients according to their level of acuity. This study was performed within an emergency unit that experienced serious problems with the sorting of patients on their arrival. After implementation of the Cape Triage Score, a questionnaire was distributed amongst staff utilising the new triage system. The investigation sought to answer specific questions concerning the triage nurse's roles, competencies required and strengths and weaknesses of the implemented system. The study also suggests guidelines to improve the triage system within the unit. The triage system was received well by participants. The roles of the triage nurse are multifaceted and extensive competencies are required. The strengths of the implemented triage system outweighed the weaknesses as perceived by the respondents. Guidelines for implementing triage in emergency units are provided.	en
dc.format.extent	1 online resource (x, 108 leaves)
dc.language.iso	en	en
dc.subject	Triage system	en
dc.subject	Triage	en
dc.subject	Trauma nursing	en
dc.subject	Nurse triage	en
dc.subject	Level II private hospital	en
dc.subject	Emergency unit	en
dc.subject	Cape Triage Score	en
dc.subject	Accident and emergency	en
dc.subject.ddc	616.0250968735
dc.subject.lcsh	Triage (Medicine) -- South Africa -- Cape Town Metropolitan Area
dc.subject.lcsh	Hospitals, Proprietary -- South Africa -- Cape Town Metropolitan Area
dc.subject.lcsh	Emergency medical services -- South Africa -- Cape Town Metropolitan Area
dc.title	An investigation into the implementation of an emergency unit triage system in a selected private hospital	en
dc.type	Dissertation	en
dc.contributor.email	djagegjj@unisa.ac.za	en
dc.description.department	Health Studies	en
dc.description.degree	M.A. (Health Studies)	en