NHS Literacy Course
Operational Medicine: Running the Front Door
Learn how to run the ED/AMU as senior on-call. Master prioritization, escalation, corridor care management, decision-risk balancing, documentation standards, and effective site team interface.
3 hours
3 CPD Hours
Learning Objectives
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Prioritize patients effectively in high-pressure environments
- Escalate appropriately to senior clinicians and specialty teams
- Manage corridor care while maintaining patient safety
- Balance clinical decision-making with operational constraints
- Document decisions defensibly under time pressure
Key Topics Covered
- Prioritization strategies for multiple sick patients
- Escalation frameworks and when to call for help
- Managing corridor care safely
- Balancing clinical decisions with operational risk
- Documentation under pressure
- Effective communication with site teams
Who Should Attend
This course is designed for:
RegistrarsACPsSenior ENPsConsultants