UNDERSTAND THE WAIT TIME FOR MEDICAL CARE:

RISK CLASSIFICATION FOR PATIENT CARE

🔴 Red

0 MINUTES

EMERGENCY

Requires immediate medical attention.

🟠 Orange

10 MINUTES

VERY URGENT

Requires care as soon as possible.

🟡 Yellow

60 MINUTES

URGENT

Requires prompt care, but can wait briefly.

🟢 Green

120 MINUTES

LESS URGENT

Requires care or referral to other healthcare services.

🔵 Blue

240 MINUTES

NON-URGENT

Requires care or referral to other healthcare services.

Manchester Triage Protocol:

Colored wristbands indicate the severity level of each case.