A patient temporarily accommodated in an accident and emergency department or elsewhere for whom a decision to admit has been made: but who remains waiting in the nursing care of the A&E department for longer than is appropriate for his/her condition before moving to a ward. This occurs in cases where one of the following applies:
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Pre-arrangements have been made for movement to a ward. |
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A decision to admit has been made as a result of an A&E attendance. |
NB: Any facility set up to treat emergency and/or walk in cases is regarded as an A&E department for this purpose.