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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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#Third favorite song by Beyonce
#What kind of tortillas do you prefer: corn or flour?
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#What kind of tortillas do you prefer: corn or tortilla?
  
  
 
'''Interpretation of CEDOCS Scores'''
 
'''Interpretation of CEDOCS Scores'''
 
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0-20: Not busy, probably can sneak in a nap.
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00-20: Not busy, probably can sneak in a nap.
 
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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.
 
 
 
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 (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.
 
 
 
 
 
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Revision as of 18:52, 9 February 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


  1. Number of ED beds
  2. Number of ED visits per year
  3. Total patients in the ED
  4. Critical patients in the ED
  5. Number of patients in the waiting room
  6. Waiting time of longest admitted patient


Variables Used to Calculate the CEDOCS Score That Don't Make Any Sense Whatsoever


  1. Favorite color
  2. Number of pairs of shoes you own
  3. Third favorite song by Beyonce
  4. What kind of tortillas do you prefer: corn or tortilla?


Interpretation of CEDOCS Scores


00-20: Not busy, probably can sneak in a nap. 21-60: Busy, stop watching Game of Thrones.[1][2][3]


References


  1. Medical Specialties as Game of Thrones Characters
  2. Game of Thrones Pain Scale
  3. Nurse Receives Ethics Sanction for Game of Thrones Spoilers


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