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Emergency Nurse Practitioners & dedicated minor injuries T&O training

by Niel Kang | May 19, 2020 | in Urgent and Emergency Care

We have read the benefits of early orthopaedic decision making in MIU/ED.

We can still maintain the location/geography and personnel but enhance the service.This all relies on education and empowerment of ENPs and trainees from both ED and T&O. If ENPs are integrated into T&O the patient outcomes and experience would include:

Correct diagnosis

Correct splint application/rehab treatment 

Earlier planning for surgery 

Reduced return to clinic 

Greater patient reassurance and experience.

Cost effective

 

All without further capital outlay.

What is needed to sustain the change?

What is your region?

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edited on Jul 13, 2020 by Kyle Beacham
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Angela McPhee May 22, 2020

Consider creating Advanced Operating Department Practitioner roles to meet/fulfil this service. Utilise and invest in the skills of the Practitioner who provides orthopaedic support in theatre.

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Greta McLachlan Jun 11, 2020

Status labels added: Collaboration, Collaboration Of T&O and MIU, Effective Team Working, Pathway Redesign, Triage, Upskilling Of Staff, Workforce, Horizon 2

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Kyle Beacham Jul 13, 2020

Status labels removed: Collaboration, Collaboration Of T&O and MIU, Effective Team Working, Pathway Redesign, Triage, Upskilling Of Staff, Workforce

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