The P's
I am the "P" that causes the most falls
Potty
What are the 2 main reasons for hourly rounding?
Patient safety and patient satisfaction
You are telling the patient your name and credentials. What communication behavior is this?
Introduce
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.
I am the "P" that has a number
Pain
Daytime rounding should be done every...
Hour
You are telling the patient when you would like to check in on them again. What communication behavior is this?
Duration
What is the most important thing I should leave with my patient when I leave the room?
Call bell
I am the "P" that needs to be changed every 2 hours
Positioning
I should do this after rounding on my patient
DOCUMENT!
You are greeting and making eye contact with the patient and their visitors. What communication behavior is this?
Acknowledge
What communication skill is needed to fully understand and hear the patient concerns?
Active listening
Patience
I am the "P" that needs 7 rights to solve
Pain
Nighttime rounding should be done every...
2 hours
You are telling the patient how to use the call bell to contact you. What communication behavior is this?
Explanation
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?
I am the "P" that has many colors and smells
Potty
Hourly rounding reduces falls by
50%! WOW
What do we say for the "T" in AIDET?
"Thank you for choosing our hospital"
When was hourly rounding considered a structured protocol?
Early 2000s