Table 2 Emergency care needs assessment report framework
Headings | Sub-headings | Content summary |
|---|---|---|
Introduction | Background and Context | |
Methods | • Methodological approach • Tools used • Structure and purpose of report | |
Findings | Assessment of current function | • Existing strengths • Staff • Systems (processes) • Space (environment & equipment) • Special issues |
Facilitators and barriers | ||
Capacity for specific roles/tasks | For example: teaching and clinical supervision | |
Recommendations | EC development goals | • Staff • Systems (processes) • Space (environment / equip) • Culture, capacity & service |
EC development priorities | Incorporates urgency of issue to be addressed, capacity to improve function and feasibility / achievability | |
Strategies for improving EC • In-country / Local • External technical assistance | • No / low cost vs requiring funding • Matched to priorities • Practical and feasible | |
Timelines | ||
Resource considerations | Mindfulness of specific local context and resource issues | |
Potential models | Suggestions and linkages to complimentary programs, funding streams, networks, other resources | |
Next steps | ||
Appendices | List of people consulted | |
Completed PECA table | Completed table serves as a baseline record of capacity and function | |
Specific issue recommendations | For example; ED triage, patient flow management, paediatric EC | |
Maps of ED (current and potential) | Low cost suggestions for maximising space utility, reducing patient bottle-necks, improving flow | |