A: The standard team triage system has an NP/PA stationed in the triage area that works closely with the triage nurse, doing a brief examination and history to get initial orders in and the patient workup started. Similarly, teletriage allows a clinician and the nurse to see patients, quickly and simultaneously, and get a jumpstart on their care, via a teletriage cart.

A: Yes. There is a small team of off-site teletriage clinicians, and in most cases, the clinicians will regularly cover the same hospitals to build relationships and rapport with their in-person counterparts.

A: Teletriage has the potential to double the amount of patients clinicians can see. With the improved workflow, the virtual clinicians can see 8-10 patients per hour without negatively impacting quality.

A: Absolutely. For the smaller census, teletriage allows clinicians to cover more than one hospital at a time, so even smaller hospitals can have a dedicated clinician in triage. EDs can also immediately request another clinician and get extra assistance during demand surges.

A: With better front-end resource deployment, virtual clinicians can quickly address patient concerns and boost metrics with reduced door-to-provider times and LWOT rates. Teletriage model also creates a new avenue for reassessment, following up with patients after initial orders have been carried out before being moved back to an ED room.

A: Teletriage is most successful when the hospital or health organization has a fully integrated EMR system, a supportive IT team, and a culture of open communication.