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The '''CEDOCS score''' helps determine the severity of overcrowding in community emergency departments with the use of several variables, some of which make sense and some of which that don't. The score ranges from 0 to 200. | The '''CEDOCS score''' helps determine the severity of overcrowding in community emergency departments with the use of several variables, some of which make sense and some of which that don't. The score ranges from 0 to 200. | ||
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0-20: Not busy, probably can sneak in a nap. | 0-20: Not busy, probably can sneak in a nap. | ||
| − | 21-60: Busy, stop watching ''Game of Thrones''.<ref>[http://gomerblog.com/2014/05/medical-specialty/ Medical Specialties as Game of Thrones Characters]</ref><ref>[http://gomerblog.com/2015/11/game-of-thrones-pain-scale/ Game of Thrones Pain Scale]</ref><ref>[http://gomerblog.com/2016/06/physician-receives-ethics-sanction-for-game-of-thrones-spoilers/ Nurse Receives Ethics Sanction for Game of Thrones Spoilers]</ref> | + | 21-60: Busy, stop watching ''Game of Thrones''.<ref>[http://gomerblog.com/2014/05/medical-specialty/ Medical Specialties as Game of Thrones Characters (Gomerblog)]</ref><ref>[http://gomerblog.com/2015/11/game-of-thrones-pain-scale/ Game of Thrones Pain Scale (Gomerblog)]</ref><ref>[http://gomerblog.com/2016/06/physician-receives-ethics-sanction-for-game-of-thrones-spoilers/ Nurse Receives Ethics Sanction for Game of Thrones Spoilers (Gomerblog)]</ref> |
61-100: Extremely busy but not overcrowded, soul not yet crushed. | 61-100: Extremely busy but not overcrowded, soul not yet crushed. | ||
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101-140 - Overcrowded, sh*t has hit the fan! | 101-140 - Overcrowded, sh*t has hit the fan! | ||
| − | 141-180 - Severely overcrowded, find new job and turn in 90-days notice.<ref>[http://gomerblog.com/2016/01/resignation-letter/ How to Write a Resignation Letter & Burn As Many Bridges As Possible]</ref><ref>[http://gomerblog.com/2016/01/powerball-miracle-healthcare/ Hoping for a Powerball Miracle, Healthcare Providers Across America Drafting Resignation Letters]</ref> | + | 141-180 - Severely overcrowded, find new job and turn in 90-days notice.<ref>[http://gomerblog.com/2016/01/resignation-letter/ How to Write a Resignation Letter & Burn As Many Bridges As Possible (Gomerblog)]</ref><ref>[http://gomerblog.com/2016/01/powerball-miracle-healthcare/ Hoping for a Powerball Miracle, Healthcare Providers Across America Drafting Resignation Letters (Gomerblog)]</ref> |
181-200 - Dangerous overcrowded, might soon explode like the Death Star. | 181-200 - Dangerous overcrowded, might soon explode like the Death Star. | ||
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Latest revision as of 11:24, 5 July 2017
The CEDOCS score helps determine the severity of overcrowding in community emergency departments with the use of several variables, some of which make sense and some of which that don't. The score ranges from 0 to 200.
Variables Used to Calculate the CEDOCS Score That Make Sense
- Number of ED beds
- Number of ED visits per year
- Total patients in the ED
- Critical patients in the ED
- Number of patients in the waiting room
- Waiting time of longest admitted patient
Variables Used to Calculate the CEDOCS Score That Don't Make Any Sense Whatsoever
- Favorite color
- Pairs of shoes you own
- Third favorite song by Beyonce
- What kind of tortillas do you prefer: corn or flour?
Interpretation of CEDOCS Scores
0-20: Not busy, probably can sneak in a nap.
21-60: Busy, stop watching Game of Thrones.[1][2][3]
61-100: Extremely busy but not overcrowded, soul not yet crushed.
101-140 - Overcrowded, sh*t has hit the fan!
141-180 - Severely overcrowded, find new job and turn in 90-days notice.[4][5]
181-200 - Dangerous overcrowded, might soon explode like the Death Star.
Related Reading
- Boarding
References
- ↑ Medical Specialties as Game of Thrones Characters (Gomerblog)
- ↑ Game of Thrones Pain Scale (Gomerblog)
- ↑ Nurse Receives Ethics Sanction for Game of Thrones Spoilers (Gomerblog)
- ↑ How to Write a Resignation Letter & Burn As Many Bridges As Possible (Gomerblog)
- ↑ Hoping for a Powerball Miracle, Healthcare Providers Across America Drafting Resignation Letters (Gomerblog)
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