I am interested to know if any pediatric intensive care units are currently using a "staged orientation". By this, I mean that there are different levels, each...
Are there any PICUs that are currently using a patient classification system (PCS)(acuity tool, snapshot) to aid in determining patient care needs and nurse...
First...thanks to those who responded to my age-old dilemma regarding staffing. It's reassuring to know there's a few of you in the same boat. I've gotten some...
We are a Level 1 Trauma center and are interested in providing a two day neuroscience course to our nursing staff. Can anyone give me the name of a vendor who...
In our ICU, it is standard practice for our RN's to document ventilator settings every two hours. RT also does this every two hours which creates a vent check...
Hello, I need a group poll on some basic restraint questions. Can you all help? Nonviolent, non self-destructive: 1. How often are you doing checks on your...
Hello, How far ahead of a scheduled shift are other institutions requiring staff to notify their units/Supervisors of illness and that they will be unable to...
I think that practice is wonderful...in your state can the nurse make changes on the ventilator? I am having problems getting nursing to check the ventilator...
I believe it was developed within the hospital. ________________________________ From: NIHMBL@yahoogroups.com on behalf of Kimberly Pearson Sent: Tue 4/1/2008...
We have the same practice in our ICU. I believe it is important for nurses to understand the ventilator and how the various settings affect the patient. I can...
Two hours before their shift is to start. Joyce Chambers, RN, CCRN Clinical Director, Critical Care Conway Regional Medical Center Conway, AR (501)450-2172 ...
We perform and document restraint checks (non-violent) every two hours. We require physician renewal every 24 hours. This has been a tough one for us! Annette...
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Where are you located? Susan Gerhardt STICU/TICU/TTEL...
1. Q2H 2. Q2H 3. Q24H Danna Caillouet, RN, CCRN Clinical Director of Critical Care Thibodaux Regional Medical Center 602 N. Acadia Rd. Thibodaux, LA 70301 ...
Four hours. It is pretty much a HARD four hours. If they don't stay in that timeframe, they need to have a pretty good reason why not. We have very little...
Our critical care nurses do not make ventilator changes. However, they are expected to know and understand what the vent settings are and how they effect the...
The ventilator is RT's responsiblity and all changes are made by them (we have 24 hour in-unit coverage). However, the RN is responsible to be sure the vent...
Exactly. ... From: NIHMBL@yahoogroups.com on behalf of Olynyk, Sally Ann Sent: Wed 04/02/08 16:46 To: NIHMBL@yahoogroups.com; NIHMBL@yahoogroups.com Cc: ...
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