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Definition
The time elapsed in minutes for each patient from presentation in the emergency department to the commencement of the Emergency Department service event.
Components
Data Element (this item)
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Data Element ConceptNon-admitted patient emergency department service episode—waiting time
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Object ClassNon-admitted patient emergency department service episode
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PropertyWaiting time
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Value DomainTotal minutes NNNNN
Representation
This representation is based on the value domain for this data element, more information is available at " Total minutes NNNNN ".Data Type | Number |
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Format | NNNNN |
Maximum character length | 5 |
Comments
Guide for use:
Calculated by subtracting date and time the patient presents from Emergency Department date and time of commencement of service event. Although triage category 1 is measured in seconds, it is recognised that the data will not be collected with this precision.
Comments:
It is recognised that at times of extreme urgency or multiple synchronous presentations, or if no medical officer is on duty in the emergency department, this service may be provided by a nurse.