Patient Tracking A systematic Approach

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Patient Tracking Patient tracking can begin when triage begins Triage system will affect patient tracking BOTH systems need to be used regularly to be effective Paper & pencil Ribbon Mettag MIEMSS Smart tags Handlheld electronic Others? Covenant All Risk Training & Consulting, Inc.3

Best in Class Permanent record Tracking Labels/Stick-ons Reminder fields Weather/decon proof Attached to Pt. Ability to record data (pictures, audio etc.) Ease of use Widely available Ability to Tx data Covenant All Risk Training & Consulting, Inc.4

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Option 1 Paper & Pencil AdvantagesDisadvantages Covenant All Risk Training & Consulting, Inc.8 Wide availability Ease of use No “reminders” Not weather proof Not Decon proof Easily mixed up No means of Pt. attachment No tracking info No permanent record No electronic data

Option 2 Ribbon only (write on ribbon) AdvantagesDisadvantages Covenant All Risk Training & Consulting, Inc.9 Attached to Pt. Ease of use Widely available Difficult to read & write No tracking info Water resistant writing? No reminders No labels No electronic data

Fast triage – ribbon applied 1st

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Option 3 Mettag AdvantagesDisadvantages Covenant All Risk Training & Consulting, Inc.12 Reminders Tracking numbers Show category Attaches to Pt. Relatively weather/Decon proof No electronic data No labels No permanent record

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METAG Chem/Bio AdvantagesDisadvantages Covenant All Risk Training & Consulting, Inc.14 Other labels Widely available Ease of use? Weather/Decon proof Shows category Attaches to Pt. No electronic data No permanent record Hard to read (old eyes)

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Smart Tags Covenant All Risk Training & Consulting, Inc.16 United Kingdom system Foldable cards Fold to reflect category NY & NV

Option 4 MIEMSS Tags & Handheld AdvantagesDisadvantages Covenant All Risk Training & Consulting, Inc.17 Permanent Pt. record Ease of use? Record &Tx data Attach to Pt. Peel off sticky labels Availability? Reminder fields Weather/Decon proof Steep learning curve Cost Maintenance Rely on signals and electronics

Paper Triage Tag

Should be used in all scenarios, even when handheld device is employed Is the primary source document for patient information and documentation FRONT BACK

Patient Information Triage Status (category) Chief Complaint Transporting unit Peel off bar codes Transport Record Vital signs Medical history Treatment Family contact Triage Tag Sections

Patient Information

Triage Status (category) The paper triage tag includes a GREY category for future use based on anticipated national acceptance. IT WILL NOT BE USED IN THE TRIAGE OF PATIENTS UNTIL APPROVED BY.

Patient Information Triage Status (category) Chief Complaint

Patient Information Triage Status (category) Chief Complaint Transporting unit

Patient Information Triage Status (category) Chief Complaint Transporting unit Peel off bar codes

Patient Information Triage Status (category) Chief Complaint Transporting unit Peel off bar codes Transport Record Detachable as a tear off and as a peel off sticky label. Used to document patient movement from the scene to other location. Must be affixed to Transport Tactical Worksheet w/ the unit, priority & destination marked and initialed. Commonly called the “Ticket”

Patient Information Triage Status (category) Chief Complaint Transporting unit Peel off bar codes Transport Record Vital signs

Patient Information Triage Status (category) Chief Complaint Transporting unit Peel off bar codes Transport Record Vital signs Medical history

Patient Information Triage Status (category) Chief Complaint Transporting unit Peel off bar codes Transport Record Vital signs Medical history Treatment

Patient Information Triage Status (category) Chief Complaint Transporting unit Peel off bar codes Transport Record Vital signs Medical history Treatment Family contact

Tracking Patient Flow

Motorola/HC PTS - Handheld Device MC 65 MC 75 Two models of HC PTS handheld device in use in Maryland Size and antenna location differ Red power button location differs Screen appearance and content (controlled by software) is the same A stylus is attached to each device

Triage tag components are reproduced on the handheld screens (though not always in the same order as the tags). Entering Data Motorola/HC PTS - Handheld Device

Connectivity The handheld devices have the capacity for multiple connectivity options. Your device is able to connect with a central server via WiFi (public or proprietary ). Some devices are cellular enabled. It is Bluetooth capable. Motorola/HC PTS - Handheld Device

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