What are the Methods for Assessing Patient Acuity?
There are multiple methods for assessing patient acuity: 1. Manual Assessment: Nurses use their clinical judgment to assess a patient's condition based on symptoms and vital signs. 2. Scoring Systems: Tools like the [Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS)](https://) or [APACHE II](https://) score provide structured frameworks for determining acuity. 3. Electronic Health Records (EHR): Modern EHR systems often include integrated acuity rating tools that automatically calculate scores based on input data.
