329 Using Digital Health to Enhance Medical Screening Exam in the Emergency Department

Surges in patient arrivals put stress on emergency department (ED) resources contributing to increased time-to-provider, increased walk-outs and decreased patient satisfaction. A medical screening exam (MSE) performed by a Provider-in-Triage (PIT) has been shown to both aid in early identification of seriously ill patients as well as those with non-critical illness. PIT assessments are frequently encumbered by interruptions as the provider navigates through the physical space of the ED. Research suggests that so-called "task switching" causes disruption in the primary task and may contribute to error.

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