First-come sequencing
NCLEX-RN glossary · Safety And Infection Prevention And Control
Definition
A non-clinical method of resource distribution based on arrival time, which is contraindicated in emergency and disaster triage.
First-come sequencing in plain English
Applying this method in a mass casualty event results in avoidable mortality by failing to prioritize clients based on clinical salvageability. A frequent error is using 'first-come' logic in a disaster scenario instead of performing rapid clinical triage to identify the most salvageable victims.
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