The P's
I am the "P" that causes the most falls in patients
What is Potty?
These are the 2 primary goals for hourly rounding
What is patient safety and satisfaction?
Communication skill needed to ensure patient needs are being addressed
What is active listening?
What is patience?
The statement used as the T in AIDET
"Thank you for choosing our hospital!"
I am the "P" that I have a number for
What is Pain?
As a nurse I can do this during rounding to reduce patient falls
(not alarm bells on bed)
What is ensure environment is safe?
-Providing call bell
-Providing possessions
-Room free of clutter
Which statement by the nurse during hourly rounding best demonstrates effective communication?
A) "Do you need anything before I leave?"
B) "I have a few minutes. Do you want me to check on anything?"
C) "I’m here to check on you. How is your pain, and do you need to use the bathroom?"
D) "I’ll be back later. Let me know if you need something."
You are greeting the patient by name and making eye contact with the patient and their visitors. Which communication behavior am I?
Acknowledge
I am the "P" that should be changed every 2 hrs
What is position?
I should do this after rounding on my patient
What is Document?
*If its not documented IT WASN'T DONE
You are letting the patient know how to use their call bell to contact you. Which communication behavior is this?
Explanation
I am the "P" that may require an intervention with 7 rights
What is Pain?
The major advantage for hourly rounding in terms of staff workflow
What is improving communication and reducing call lights/bells?
During Night Shift I should round every...
What is every 2 hours?
You are telling the patient your name and credentials. What communication behavior is this?
Introduce
I am the "P" that has many different colors and smells
What is potty?
When did hourly rounding become a structured protocol?
The early 2000s
During day shift I should round every...
What is every hour?
You are telling the patient when you would like to be back to check on them. What communication behavior is this?
Duration