Evaluation of Version 4 of the Emergency Severity Index in US Emergency Departments for the Rate of Mistriage

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Dana R. Sax · Kaiser Permanente

E. Margaret Warton · Kaiser Permanente

Dustin G. Mark · Kaiser Permanente

David R. Vinson · Kaiser Permanente

Mamata V. Kene · Kaiser Permanente

Dustin W. Ballard · Kaiser Permanente San Rafael Medical Center

Tina J. Vitale ·

Abstract

In this retrospective cohort study of over 5 million ED encounters, mistriage with ESI was common. Quality improvement should focus on limiting critical undertriage, optimizing resource allocation by patient need, and promoting equity.

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Emergency and Acute Care Studies Trauma and Emergency Care Studies Healthcare Policy and Management

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Published in: JAMA Network Open

Volume 6, Issue 3, pp. e233404-e233404

DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2023.3404

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Evaluation of Version 4 of the Emergency Severity Index in US Emergency Departments for the Rate of Mistriage

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