Instrument Name:
Sutter VNA & Hospice: Central Intake Triage Algorithm
Description:
A decision-making tool for clinicians who are evaluating a critically ill patient and choosing the best critical care program for that patient.
Category: Clinical Care Tools – Advance Care Planning
Source:
Sutter VNA and Hospice
1900 Powell St, Suite 300
Emeryville CA 94608
www.suttervna.org
Contact:
Brad Stuart M.D.
stuartb@sutterhealth.org
How the grantee used this instrument:
The logarithm was used for quick referral when evaluating criteria for critical care programs and the patients needs.
Keywords:
advance care plan, advance directives, decision-making, preferences, care plan
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References:
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