Introduction to the Emergency and Reception Unit
| Site: | EHC | Egyptian Health Council |
| Course: | Nursing Procedure Guidelines for the Reception and Emergency Department |
| Book: | Introduction to the Emergency and Reception Unit |
| Printed by: | Guest user |
| Date: | Tuesday, 5 May 2026, 11:39 PM |
Description
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Table of contents
- - Prepared by
- - Introduction to the Emergency and Reception Unit
- - Vision of Nursing Service in the Emergency and Reception Unit
- - Mission of Nursing Service in the Emergency and Reception Unit
- - Responsibilities of Nursing Staff in the Emergency Unit
- - Work Divisions and Preparation in the Emergency Department
- - The equipment specific to the work divisions in the emergency department
- Prepared by
Emergency guide
Under supervision
- Prof. Dr. Mohamed Latif, CEO of the Egyptian Health Council
Dr. Kawthar Mahmoud, Head of the Egyptian Nursing Syndicate - Member of the Senate
Supervised by
Dr. sherif wadie, advisor to the minster of health for emergency and urgent care
Prepared by
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Dean Of Faculty Nursing, Professor of Medical and Surgical Nursing, Tanta University |
Dr Afaf Abdel Aziz Abdel Aziz Basal |
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Professor Of Critical Care Nursing |
Prof.Dr/Zeinab Hussain Ali |
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Professor And Head of the Department of Medical Surgical Nursing. Faculty-. Benha University |
Prof.Dr Amal Said Taha Refaie |
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Supervisor Of the Education Sector at Port Said University |
Prof.Dr Amal Ahmed Khalil Morsy |
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Professor Of Medical Surgical Nursing- Faculty of Nursing- Cairo University |
Dr. Hanan Ahmed Al Sebaee |
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Head of central administration on secondment at MOHP |
Dr Neveen ab drab al0nabi Mohamed |
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Director Of Primary Health Care Nursing Department at MOHP. |
Maysa Hosny Ahmed Tammam |
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Supervisor Of Technical Education- EHA |
Nancy Alaa Eldeen Abd-Elbaset Ali |
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Supervisor Of Nursing Services Development- EHA |
Sherien Mohamed Saad |
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Assistant Professor of Maternity and Neonatal Health Nursing - Faculty of Nursing- Ain Shams University |
Assist.Perof. Dr./Heba Mahmoud Mohammed |
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General manager of general administration of health institutes affairs |
Dr Mai Galal Ibrahim Al-Assal |
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Director Of Curative Nursing Department MOHP |
Dr. Azza Galal Ahmed Khalil |
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Member of the Nursing administration, EHA, Luxor Branch |
Mr. Ahmed Mohamed Ahmed Al Noubi
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Nursing Specialist at the General Administration of Nursing - Ministry of Health |
MS. Angham Hamdy Abdel Khaleq
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14 |
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Nursing Specialist at the General Administration of Nursing - Ministry of Health |
Mr. Ahmed Muhammad Hussein Mubariz |
15 |
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Nursing Specialist at the General Administration of Nursing - Ministry of Health |
Mr. Abdel-Azim Al-Saeed Abdel-Azim Al-Hanafi |
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Nursing Specialist at the General Administration of Nursing - Ministry of Health |
Mr. Shawkat Yusre Hussein
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nursing specialist at the General Administration of Nursing |
Mr. Karim Ahmed Sadik |
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- Introduction to the Emergency and Reception Unit
It is the department responsible for receiving patients upon their arrival at the hospital, providing the necessary primary care based on the evaluation of their health conditions, and operating 24 hours a day.
- Vision of Nursing Service in the Emergency and Reception Unit
Nursing staff in the Emergency and Reception Unit aspire to elevate the nursing profession by providing effective, safe, and high-quality nursing services to the patients in the unit.
- Mission of Nursing Service in the Emergency and Reception Unit
The nursing staff in the Emergency and Reception Unit is committed to enhancing the health status of patients and providing the best nursing services in alignment with the hospital's goals and procedures, as well as the nursing management. They also work on advancing the scientific and practical levels of all nursing staff within the unit, fostering a shift towards modern trends in nursing and medical sciences
- Responsibilities of Nursing Staff in the Emergency Unit
· Ensuring that tools and equipment are available and functioning efficiently.
· Performing immediate assessment to evaluate the condition of the patient upon arrival at the emergency department.
· Identifying the patient's needs and prioritizing them.
· Organizing cases based on the priority of their needs.
· Continuing to monitor the patient's condition.
· Understanding the patient's complaint, taking their medical history, and documenting the medications they are currently using, as well as vital signs.
- Work Divisions and Preparation in the Emergency Department
The emergency department work units are divided into the following sections:
· Registration Counter
· Examination Hall
· Observation and Recovery Room
· Shock Room
· Emergency Delivery Room
· Orthopedic Room (Casting Room)
· Intensive Care Room
· Dressing Room
· Medicine and Supplies Storage
· Doctors' Office
· Emergency Supervisor's Office
· Nursing Counter
- The equipment specific to the work divisions in the emergency department
Work Division | Category | unit | |
1- Nursing Counter. | · Entrance and Exit Logbook · Medical Ticket Logbook · Admission Authorization Logbook | · Logbook · Logbook · Logbook | |
2- صالة الكشف | Kidney washing basin • • Examination beds Wall-mounted light source • Oxygen source • Oxygen regulator with humidifier Wall-mounted suction source • Suction connection • Suction jar • Suction catheters • Oxygen masks • Oxygen catheters • Ophthalmoscope • Trolley • Wall-mounted pressure devices Stethoscopes • Examination tray • Reflex hammer • Tuning fork • Fundus camera • Tongue depressors • Disposable gloves • Laboratory tubes • Urine sample cups • Thermometers • 70% alcohol • Sponge gauze • Adhesive tape • Permits for operations • Radiology permits • Medication dispensing permits | Basin • • Bed Lamp • Outlet/Cylinder • Regulator • Device/Outlet • Connector • Jar • Catheter • Mask • Catheter • Lantern • Trolley • Device • Stethoscope • Tray • Hammer • Tuning fork • Ophthalmoscope• Pack • Pack • Tube • Cup • Thermometer • Bottle • Pack • Roll • Notebook • Notebook • Notebook •
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Work Division | Category | unit | |
• Observation Room
| Handwashing basin • • General ceiling lighting Portable special light source • Oxygen source • Suction source • Suction connector • Suction catheters • Oxygen masks • Nasal oxygen cannulas • Blood pressure device • Stethoscope • Examination tray • | Basin • • Light Light • Emergency outlet Device/Cylinder • Connector • Catheter • Mask • Catheter • Device • Stethoscope • Tray •
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4- Shock Room
| Oxygen source • • Oxygen regulator with humidifier and connections Suction source • Suction jar and connections • Emergency trolley with its special equipment according to the attached list: Defibrillator with ECG monitor • | • Outlet / Cylinder
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5- Emergency Delivery Room
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6- Orthopedic Room
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7- Operating Room
| Sterile scalpels • • Surgical threads (silk) Surgical threads (catgut) • Disinfectant solutions (Betadine) Admission/Discharge/Condition logbook | Box • • Box Box • Bottle • Logbook •
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8- Dressing Room
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9- Medicine Storage
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