Improving patient care in emergency departments with adaptive staffing
Feasibility and Evaluation of an Adaptive STaffing Model in a Community Emergency Department (FAST-ED)
This study is testing whether adding a primary care paramedic or nurse during busy times in emergency departments can help improve patient care and reduce wait times.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 5917 (estimated) |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Oak Valley Health Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Markham, Ontario) |
| Trial ID | NCT05937763 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study focuses on addressing the challenges faced by emergency departments in Ontario due to high patient volumes and staffing shortages. It aims to evaluate the impact of adding a primary care paramedic or registered nurse in the offload zone during peak ambulance times to enhance patient care and reduce offload times. By comparing the effectiveness of this adaptive staffing model, the study seeks to identify improvements in patient flow and overall well-being in emergency settings.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are patients who arrive at the emergency department by ambulance.
Not a fit: Patients who do not arrive at the emergency department offload area will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly improve patient care and reduce waiting times in emergency departments.
How similar studies have performed: While similar staffing interventions have been explored, this specific adaptive model is relatively novel and untested in this context.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Patients brought in by ambulance to hospitals emergency department offload area Exclusion Criteria: * Patients not arriving to the hospitals emergency department offload area
Where this trial is running
Markham, Ontario
- Markham Stouffville Hospital — Markham, Ontario, Canada (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Andrew Arcand, MD
- Email: AArcand@oakvalleyhealth.ca
- Phone: 905-472-7373
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.