Table 2 Time for resident to be seen from arrival time at the ED (hours: minutes)
From: The Older Persons’ Transitions in Care (OPTIC) study: pilot testing of the transition tracking tool
Time from arrival at the ED to | N | MDN | Mean (SD) |
|---|---|---|---|
Being seen by a nurse | 41 | 1:10 | 3:54 (10:53) |
Being seen by a physician (history and examination details recorded) | 28 | 1:13 | 1:40 (1:08) |
Decision to admit or return to NH | 28 | 6:34 | 11:00 (20:31) |
Actual admission to the inpatient unit | 17 | 8:49 | 14:08 (10:36) |
Actual transfer back to NH (admitted to inpatient unit) (total time spent in ED and hospital) | 15 | 126:29 | 196:01 (170:25) |
Actual transfer back to NH (not admitted) (total time spent in ED) | 18 | 7:38 | 10:54 (10:53) |