Emergency Department
The Emergency Department module provides comprehensive tools for managing the unique challenges of emergency care. From initial triage through disposition, this module optimizes ED workflow while ensuring high-quality patient care in time-sensitive situations.
Key Features
Triage & Registration
- Quick registration for emergency cases
- Standardized triage protocols (ESI, Manchester, etc.)
- Chief complaint tracking
- Mass casualty incident management
Clinical Documentation
- Rapid documentation templates
- Emergency-specific order sets
- Critical care flowsheets
- Trauma documentation
Patient Tracking
- Real-time ED dashboard
- Patient location tracking
- Wait time management
- Clinical status indicators
Disposition Management
- Admission processing
- Discharge instructions
- Transfer coordination
- Follow-up appointment scheduling
Workflow Integration
The Emergency Department module integrates seamlessly with other hospital systems:
- Laboratory: STAT ordering with result notifications
- Radiology: Emergency imaging prioritization
- Inpatient: Bed requests and admission handoffs
- Pharmacy: Emergency medication dispensing
- EMS: Pre-hospital data integration
Clinical Decision Support
Emergency Protocols
- Stroke protocols
- STEMI pathways
- Sepsis bundles
- Trauma activation
Risk Stratification
- Clinical decision rules
- Risk calculators
- Early warning scores
- Disposition recommendations
Resource Optimization
- Testing appropriateness
- Imaging decision support
- Care pathways
- Admission criteria
Performance Analytics
The ED module provides comprehensive metrics for performance improvement:
Operational Metrics
- Door-to-doctor time
- Length of stay by disposition
- Left without being seen rate
- Throughput by acuity level
Clinical Quality Indicators
- Door-to-balloon time
- Stroke protocol compliance
- Sepsis bundle adherence
- Return visit rate
Implementation Best Practices
- Customize ED tracking board to match physical layout
- Develop rapid documentation templates with ED physician input
- Configure order sets for common ED presentations
- Implement integration with bedside monitors
- Design workflow to minimize clicks for time-sensitive actions