Objective To explore improvement methods for emergency triage post, and to provide reference for management of emergency triage post. Methods We analyzed the status quo and managerial problems lying in the triage posi, and took the following measures to improve the management of triage post:setting up reasonable posts and shifts, improving the position descriptions, training and assessing triage nurses. Satisfaction of emergency patients, the second-assessment rate, the pre-assessment rate were evaluated before and after the implementation of post management of emergency triage. Results After the practice of triage post management, the second-assessment rate,the pre-assessment rate and patient satisfaction were significantly higher than before (P<0.05,P<0.01）. Conclusion Improvement and management of triage post in the emergency department based on workload distribution characteristics, could effectively ensure the fulfillment of responsibilities of triage nurses and the safety of patients.