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ED CLOSURE ED Pre-closure Preparation ROLE - ED Coordinator & ED Medical Team Lead (MTL) CHECKLIST:
ONGOING
Actively monitor patient flow and escalate any delays to DNM Maintain regular communication with MTL, RAT Dr, DNM and wards regarding expected admissions Confirm CEP level and notify DNM and MTL if CEP is level 3 or 4
1700
Huddle with MTL regarding all patient disposition plans MTL to encourage Drs to commence discussions with VMOs regarding potential admissions
2000
Confirm all patients have a documented disposition plan and that plans are updated in WebPas Liaise with SKG regarding any outstanding or likely imaging requirements Confirm radiology reports and blood results have been requested and followed up Escalate any delays impacting patient flow to DNM Contact ward coordinators regarding pending admissions and identify any barriers or delays
2100
Huddle with MTL regarding patient disposition plans and any anticipated delays
2200
Follow up outstanding radiology reports Huddle with MTL and RAT Dr to ensure all patient disposition plans are complete Notify DNM of patients remaining overnight in ED Obs Round Waiting room and main department to finalise any additional scans/ x-rays to be requested