This is the range for the corporate benchmark for average cost per patient
What is $150-200
100
This is the publication incorporates evidenced based practice and research to establish guidelines.
What are the Standards of Practice
100
This is the time required for a nurse to remain with a patient after a first dose according to Coram Policy.
What is 30 minutes (changed from 1 hour due to JCAHO standards)
100
This drug is labeled to be infused by a TOUCH certified AIS only
Tysabri
100
IVIG requires corporate clinical approval prior to infusing if the RLA (Risk Level Assessment) is greater than this.
What is 7
200
This is the name of the monthly report used to assist managers with nursing productivity, costs, and efficiencies located on mycoram
What is ANR
200
This procedure is recommended by INS prior to infusing through an infusaport
What is checking for a blood return
200
This is the maximum number of attempts allowed by Coram nurse when attempting to cannulate a vein
What is 3
200
This prescription/product is required when attempting to cycle a pt on TPN
What is a glucometer
200
These standards govern any pharmacy that prepares "compounded sterile preparations." It is designed to cut down on infections transmitted to patients through pharmaceutical products and to better protect staff working in pharmacies in the course of their exposure.
What is USP 797
300
This is the corporate benchmark (percent to net) for nursing costs
What is 7% or less
300
This is the name of the periodical that is published by the INS bi-monthly
What is the Journal of Infusion Nursing
300
This is the pH range recommended by Coram when using a peripheral catheter.
What is 5-9
300
What is the manufacturer's recommended dose for Cathflo for patients less than 30kg
What is 110% of the internal lumen volume of the catheter, not to exceed 2 mg in 2 mL
300
This is the hotline used to assist the nurses on complex clinical questions that fall outside of policy or require further clarification.
What is the nursing resource line
400
This is the name of the report that is used to review nursing services billed monthly.
What is the Nursing Billed Varience Monthly Report or Nursing Billed Trended Report
400
These are the guidelines or criteria are used to determine the appropriate size catheter choice when placing a central line.
What is "the vein should be double the diameter of the catheter"
400
This is the color of the label denoted on sharps container when identifying cytotoxic waste
What is yellow
400
This policy addresses the need to complete a follow up assessment form after each infusion completed by a nurse.
What is IVIG
400
This is the type of mask used to prevent tuberculosis and is also used to manage chemical spills in the warehouse and pharmacy
What is an N-95 Respirator
500
This is the percentage split that corporate benchmarks for the mix of full time to per diem visits
What is 60/40
500
This is the frequency in which non-occlusive dressings should be changed on access devices according to INS
What is 48 hours
500
This product is applied to all central lines upon removal prior to placing gauze and TSM
What is triple antibiotic ointment
500
This is the only FDA approved product (Brand Name) approved for the treatment of Chronic Demyelinating Polyneuropathy.