Assessments
Alcohol withdrawal assessment scoring guideline
CIWA
Cream option for bites/stings
Hydrocortisone
Provided to every patient related to their chief complaint
Patient education
Section within the referral order form that MUST be changed to a realistic and reasonable timeframe to prevent overdue tasks/backlogs
"To be Done" date
A complete set is required to be obtained for all patient encounters
Vital signs
Degree of burn with central blistering with surrounding redness and edema
Second degree burn
Liquid Medication option for complaints of upper respiratory complaints
Guaifenesin
Information provided to all patients detailing how they can request health services for routine, emergent, and non-emergent health issues
Sick call process
Nursing referral requiring visit to an LIP within 24 hours
Urgent Referral
Order required to be created at time of PPD plant documentation
PPD Read
Opiate withdrawal assessment scoring tool
COWS
325mg p.o. one time dose given for chest pain
Aspirin
Part of the education provided to all intakes, explaining facility's procedures related to their healthcare
Access to Health Services
Nursing referral requiring immediate Consultation with OR Referral to an LIP
Emergent
Obtained for all instances when a medication is not taken, an appointment is cancelled per patient's request, or a patient declines other advised care
Refusal form-signed by patient and nurse or officer if UNABLE to get patient to sign
Urine for dipstick used for genitourinary symptoms
Clean Catch Urine (dip)
Ordered if ear irrigation unsuccessful with intact eardrum
Debrox
Information provided to patients explaining procedure to follow that allows them to express concern or complaints regarding their healthcare
Medical Grievance Process
Nursing referral requiring visit to an LIP within 2-14 days
Routine
If it isn't documented
It didn't happen...document, document, document--complete, concise, and accurate picture of events in a way that paints a picture you could see if you were a civilian in a jury
Questions regarding history of self-harm are provided with enough detail to inform an initial classification of suicide risk on a scale
Mental Health Screening (R scores)
2 tablets by mouth three times a day as needed x 4 days for toothache
Ibuprofen
Acronym for education provided for complaints related to orthopedic injuries
RICE
Policy that outlines a guideline for nursing referrals
Policy 13-71BB Nursing Referral Guidelines
Language Line resource available to everyone via CoreCivic Applications-functions off of wifi/computer vs. use of landline
VOYCE