Use of the Prioritization Matrix to Enhance Triage Algorithms in Clinical Decision Support Software

American Journal of Medical Quality

Volumn 25, Issue 6, 2010, Pages 468-473

  North, Frederick ^a   Varkey, Prathibha ^a  

^a MAYO CLINIC   (United States)

Author keywords

algorithms; clinical decision support systems; prioritization matrix; telephone triage

Indexed keywords

ALGORITHM; ARTICLE; DECISION SUPPORT SYSTEM; EMERGENCY HEALTH SERVICE; HEALTH CARE QUALITY; HUMAN; INSTRUMENTATION; ORGANIZATION AND MANAGEMENT; TOTAL QUALITY MANAGEMENT;

ALGORITHMS; DECISION SUPPORT SYSTEMS, CLINICAL; HUMANS; QUALITY IMPROVEMENT; QUALITY INDICATORS, HEALTH CARE; TRIAGE;

EID: 78649894245     PISSN: 10628606     EISSN: 1555824X     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1177/1062860610370990     Document Type: Article

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