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Developing an advanced nurse practitioner approach to clinical assessments
Caroline Prescott1, Nick Stackhouse1
1Pennine Acute Hospitals NHS Trust, North Manchester General Hospital, England.
Summary
Advanced nurse practitioners (ANPs) can improve emergency department (ED) patient flow through rapid assessment triage. This approach enhances care delivery by enabling early interventions and timely diagnostics for high-acuity patients.
Area of Science:
- Emergency medicine
- Nursing practice
- Healthcare management
Background:
- Emergency departments (EDs) face challenges with patient flow, leading to capacity issues, congestion, and care delays.
- Advanced nurse practitioners (ANPs) have the expertise to address these challenges and improve patient care delivery.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the implementation of ANP-led rapid assessment triage in an ED.
- To demonstrate how ANPs can utilize advanced practice skills to enhance patient flow and care.
Main Methods:
- Introduction of an ANP-led rapid assessment triage system in an emergency department.
- Utilizing advanced practice skills for patient assessment and intervention.
- Requesting early diagnostic processes to expedite care.
Main Results:
- ANPs effectively used advanced skills for assessment and intervention.
- Early diagnostic processes were initiated to improve patient flow.
- High-acuity patients suitable for ED care without admission were safely identified.
Conclusions:
- ANP-led rapid assessment triage is an effective strategy to improve ED patient flow.
- This model allows for safe, rapid assessment and timely interventions for high-acuity patients.
- ANPs play a crucial role in optimizing emergency care delivery and resource utilization.
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