Consider the Arrival of Patients into a Public Health Clinic

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Essay

Consider the arrival of patients into a public health clinic. Some patients are ill; some are injured; some are elderly; and some are very young. Some cases may be life-threatening, while others are inconsequential. How do the basic dispatch rules fall short in this situation? Design a dispatch rule for scheduling these patients.

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Definitions:

Nurses' Note

Written documentation by nurses that detail the care, observations, and progress of patients in the healthcare setting.

Telephone Order

A verbal instruction given over the phone by a licensed practitioner to a healthcare professional for patient treatment.

Registered Nurse

A healthcare professional who has completed the necessary education and licensure requirements to provide nursing care and health education to patients.

Charge Nurse

A registered nurse responsible for managing a specific nursing unit and overseeing the nursing staff within that unit to ensure patient care standards are met.