Template:Critical Lab/Radiology Results Callback

Critical Results (Lab/Radiology) Callback

• Lab or radiology calls ED for critical result, senior resident or attending takes the call
• If patient is admitted, lab/radiology told to contact admitting team
• If patient is discharged already, then patient is called back by senior resident/attending
• Senior resident/attending documents a note of whether patient was able to be reached
• If patient is returning to ED for re-evaluation, then place pre-arrival note and notify the charge nurse