CARE PROFESSIONAL TIER (URGENT AND EMERGENCY CARE)

The tier of CARE PROFESSIONAL treating the PATIENT during an Urgent and Emergency Care Activity.

Format / Length

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National Codes

Code Description
01
Require complete supervision. All PATIENTS must be signed off by a senior CARE PROFESSIONAL before admission or discharge
02 Require access to advice or direct supervision, or practice independently but with limited scope
03
More senior/experienced CARE PROFESSIONALS, requiring less direct supervision.  Fewer limitations in scope of practice
04
Senior CARE PROFESSIONALS able to supervise an  Emergency Care Department alone with remote support.  Possess some extended skills.  Full scope of practice
05
Senior CARE PROFESSIONALS ( CONSULTANTS) with accredited advanced qualifications in Emergency Medicine.  Full set of extended skills.  Full scope of practice

Also Known As

This Data Element is also known by these names:

Context Alias
Plural CARE PROFESSIONAL TIERS (URGENT AND EMERGENCY CARE)