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Walk-In RATT area
Walk-In RATT area
Walk-in patients are quickly assessed by the RATT team, lead by a senior medic (SpR or Consultant), and supported by nursing staff. The aim of the RATT intervention is:
Identify patients who could be fast-tracked to other areas (SDEC, specialty referrals, GP, home)
Initiate diagnostics if necessary (bloods, imaging)
Identify any priorities and escalate as necessary (sepsis call, chest pain call, trauma call, etc)
Provide initial treatment when urgently necessary (analgesia, antibiotics, nebs, etc)
Patients will be seen by the ED team after the RATT intervention, unless a fast-track or discharge decision has been made.
Ambulance RATT area
Ambulance RATT area
After the ambulance handover, the RATT Team) lead by an SpR or Consultant will briefly assess the patient:
Identify any priorities (sepsis, chest pain, stroke, trauma,..)
If possible, track the patient toward the chaired area (walk-in)
Identify and action any fast-track options (SDEC, direct referrals)
Initiate treatment when necessary
Decide and initiate diagnostics (bloods, radiology)
Patients will be seen by the ED team after the RATT intervention.
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