Basic Urgency Episode

Public Policy Measure

Urgency Assistance is the act of providing assistance in a healthcare establishment, in its own facilities, to an individual with a sudden change or worsening of their state of health. This care can include a stay in the OR for observation for up to 24 hours.

There are three types of urgency episodes: basic, medical-surgical and multipurpose.

History

Entities

• Administração Central do Sistema de Saúde, IP (ACSS)

Legislation or Reference Documents

• Normative Circular No. 9/2025/ACSS, of April 2

ODS

ODS 3 – Garantir o acesso à saúde de qualidade e promover o bem-estar para todos, em todas as idades