Patient Admission Process Quiz: Planned Admission Procedures

Study Notes

Patient Admission

Admission of a patient means allowing and facilitating a patient to stay in the hospital unit or ward for observation, investigation, and treatment of the disease.
There are two main categories of admission: unplanned (urgent) admission and pre-planned admission.

Unplanned Admission

Unplanned admission occurs when a patient arrives at the hospital in their own transport or by ambulance.
Patient's condition is assessed by a specialist emergency nurse, called the triage nurse, who provides first aid and determines the priority of treatment needed.
Waiting time depends on the severity of the patient's condition, the presence of patients with more serious conditions, and the availability of medical personnel.
There are four levels of priority: emergent, observation, priority 1 resuscitation & critically-ill patients, priority 2 major emergencies, priority 3 minor accidents, and priority 4 non-emergency.

Pre-planned Admission

Pre-planned admission refers to a scheduled admission of a patient for a planned medical procedure or surgery.
This type of admission is usually pre-arranged by a physician or a surgeon, and the patient is given a specific date and time for their admission to the hospital.
There are three types of pre-planned admissions: elective admission, direct admission, and transfer admission.

Types of Pre-planned Admission

Elective admission refers to a scheduled admission of a patient for a planned medical procedure or surgery.
Direct admission refers to a patient being admitted to the hospital without going through the emergency department or any other intermediary department.
Transfer admission refers to the admission of patients who are transferred from other facilities/hospitals.

SBAR Communication Model

SBAR is a communication tool designed to improve patient safety by promoting effective communication among healthcare staff.
SBAR stands for Situation, Background, Assessment, and Recommendation.
The purpose of SBAR is to allow staff to communicate assertively and effectively, reduce the need for repetition, and reduce the likelihood of errors.

Using SBAR

SBAR provides a structured format for communication, ensuring that both the sender and recipient know what to expect.
SBAR can be used by anyone in the healthcare setting, across different disciplines and levels of staff.
SBAR helps to ensure that the sender is not interrupted by the receiver with questions that will be answered later on in the communication.

Description

Test your knowledge of patient admission procedures, including types of admission and the process of allowing patients to stay in a hospital unit or ward for observation, investigation, and treatment. This quiz covers the basics of hospital admission and is suitable for healthcare professionals. Get ready to assess your understanding of this crucial aspect of patient care.