Evidence-based practice indicates that you no longer need to do this when giving IM or subcutaneous injections.
What is aspirate prior to injection.
The staff that you should notify when you are admitting a patient - giving information about patient room assignment; arrival time; level of care; and the PCP
What is Admissions Staff
The minimum amount of saline used in an adult for nasal aspirate testing.
What is 1ml.
The level of care for Psych when they are admitted to the floor for monitoring until they return to their baseline.
What is Comorbid?
A simple method to verify patient's understanding of a concept or technique.
What is teach-back.
This should be done every time you are asked to work overtime.
What is complete a Punch Time Adjustment form?
This is no longer needed during blood transfusions.
What is a filter
This is needed for every override med pulled from a pyxis
What is A signed Provider order
The correct route you should use and change on the MAR item when documenting that you gave a Vitamin K injection.
What is IM
This should be written every 12 hours and relate to why the patient is in the hospital and what the treatment is being provided.
What is an Observation note