Nurses response time for trauma patients in the emergency department

Background: In emergency conditions, patients can lose their lives in a matter of minutes, so a fast response time is needed from emergency room staff.This study aimed to determine the description of nurse response time in trauma patients at the Emergency Department.Method: This research was a quantitative research used a descriptive observational method.The population was 40 executive nurses at the Emergency Department.The sampling technique used total sampling with a sample size of 26 executive nurses.The data analysis used frequency distribution.The instrument used a response time observation sheet to record the time from the patient's arrival at the emergency room until getting initial treatment. Results:The response time of nurses in trauma patients was in a fast category ( 5 minutes) as many as 19 respondents (73,1%), and in the slow category (> 5 minutes) as many as 7 respondents (26,9%).Conclusion: Most of nurses respon time was in fast category.It is hoped nurses can maintain response time quickly ( 5 minutes) and precisely by applicable Standard Operational Procedural (SOP).Additionally, nurses can continue to improve skills through emergency department training.