The P's
Why should I do this?
AIDET
Random
100

I am the "P" that causes the most falls

Potty

100

What are the 2 main reasons for hourly rounding?

Patient safety and patient satisfaction

100

You are telling the patient your name and credentials. What communication behavior is this?

Introduce

100

The nurse asks "Are you in pain?". Is this an example of an effective communication question to ask when rounding?

No. It is a closed ended question. 

200

I am the "P" that has a number

Pain

200

Daytime rounding should be done every...

Hour

200

You are telling the patient when you would like to check in on them again. What communication behavior is this?

Duration

200

What is the most important thing I should leave with my patient when I leave the room?

Call bell

300

I am the "P" that needs to be changed every 2 hours

Positioning

300

I should do this after rounding on my patient 

DOCUMENT!

300

You are greeting and making eye contact with the patient and their visitors. What communication behavior is this?

Acknowledge

300

What communication skill is needed to fully understand and hear the patient concerns?

Active listening 

Patience


400

I am the "P" that needs 7 rights to solve

Pain

400

Nighttime rounding should be done every...

2 hours

400

You are telling the patient how to use the call bell to contact you. What communication behavior is this?

Explanation

400

I light up when you need a hand,
A simple press—your wish is planned.
A nurse will come, both quick and kind,
What am I?

Call bell
500

I am the "P" that has many colors and smells

Potty

500

Hourly rounding reduces falls by

50%! WOW

500

What do we say for the "T" in AIDET?

"Thank you for choosing our hospital"

500

When was hourly rounding considered a structured protocol?

Early 2000s

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