All plants are producers, or autotrophs, which means they create their energy (or food) through a process called photosynthesis. In this lesson, we characterize producers by 3 main traits: producers make their own food; producers cannot physically move; and producers provide food and shelter for animals.
The Emergency Severity Index (ESI) is a five-level tool for use in emergency department (ED) triage. Experienced ED nurses use the ESI to rate patient acuity, from level 1 (most urgent) to level 5 (least resource intensive). The ESI is unique among triage tools, by including both acuity and resource needs in the system of categorizing ED patients.
DEFINITION of 'Medicare Supplementary Medical Insurance - SMI'. Health insurance sold by private insurance companies meant to top up an original Medicare plan. Medicare supplementary medical insurance, commonly known as Medigap, covers additional healthcare costs that may not be covered under the traditional Medicare plan, such as emergency room services and ambulatory surgical procedures. Next Up. Medigap.