An accurate tool for measuring ED saturation levels in an urban EMS system: Phoenix's year-long experience  Eric W. Heckerson, RN, MA, NREMT-P  Journal of Emergency Nursing  Volume 28, Issue 5, Pages 427-431 (October 2002) DOI: 10.1067/men.2002.128204 Copyright © 2002 Emergency Nurses Association Terms and Conditions

Figure 1 Desert Samaritan Medical Center Facility diversion worksheet. “Divided by 55” is the sum of the numerators from each of the 5 sections of the form. The bottom portion of the form outlines the 2 criteria for code purple. Journal of Emergency Nursing 2002 28, 427-431DOI: (10.1067/men.2002.128204) Copyright © 2002 Emergency Nurses Association Terms and Conditions

Figure 2 ED diversion/saturation level worksheet explanation form. This information, provided on the back side of the ED diversion saturation form, explains how to use the form. Journal of Emergency Nursing 2002 28, 427-431DOI: (10.1067/men.2002.128204) Copyright © 2002 Emergency Nurses Association Terms and Conditions

Figure 3 AEMS diversion tracking form. This was the initial draft of a form used to track the use and variables of ED diversion. AMB, ambulatory; PTS, patients. Journal of Emergency Nursing 2002 28, 427-431DOI: (10.1067/men.2002.128204) Copyright © 2002 Emergency Nurses Association Terms and Conditions