SED PSA-1
Core
Monitor assigned patients continuously to maintain their safety and well-being, collaborating with the nursing team.
Role type
Patient Safety Attendant (Sitter)
Builds
Safe patient environment within the Emergency Department
Domain
Healthcare / Emergency Medicine
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Continuous observation, patient monitoring, communication with staff and families, problem solving, alertness to safety issues
Responsibilities
Maintain patient safety through continuous observation, communicate changes in patient condition or behavior, perform delegated tasks within scope of practice