SAQ 1593 – Direct ACS admission protocol and governance

You are asked to develop a protocol for direct admission of patients with suspected acute coronary syndrome to a cardiology ward for further review by a cardiologist.

One month after the process begins, a cardiologist contacts you about a patient who was found to have pancreatitis after admission to the cardiology ward.

List three criteria for admission to a monitored bed.

(Marked out of 3.0)

/ 3

List four criteria that must be satisfied before the patient leaves the ED.

(Marked out of 4.0)

/ 4

List four key components of your management of this issue.

(Marked out of 4.0)

/ 4

Total Score: 0 / 11

Percentage: 0%