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Evaluating The Need For A Family Nurse Practitioner Fast Track As An Alternative To The Emergency Department, Anna Czartorski
Evaluating The Need For A Family Nurse Practitioner Fast Track As An Alternative To The Emergency Department, Anna Czartorski
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PURPOSE: Emergency Departments (ED) are a vital part of healthcare and they provide lifesaving services to patients that are acutely ill. However, the latest data shows that 42% of ED visits are related to medical complaints that can be managed by a primary care provider (PCP). The purpose of this study was to assess the need for a fast track within a midwestern suburban Emergency Department (ED) that is based upon the Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) fast track model.
METHODS: This study was a descriptive study examining the usage of the ED for non-urgent medical complaints from January 1 …