The first step for all patients arriving at an Emergency Department/Fast Track is to be assessed by a Triage Nurse.  The Triage Nurse will evaluate your condition and prioritize your medical need based on the Canadian Triage and Acuity Scale. This assessment allows us to determine the seriousness of your injury or illness. Patients are seen on a priority basis, not on a first-come-first-served basis. This ensures the sickest patients get the care they need first — even though they may arrive at the ED after other patients.