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I got a text from my sister, who was in the hospital for induction, at 1:30am that rocked my world. She text me and told me that her nurse – the nurse who will be receiving my new nephew into the world – uses NRSNG. Moments like this rock me to the core.  I know […]

Falls: initiate fall risk care plan if appropriate, make sure patient is safe to ambulate, initiate all fall precautions Electrical hazards Unsafe behavior from other patients or visitors

When a natural disaster strikes, patients don’t magically stop being sick.  I am honored to share the story of Erika RN BSN, who stayed in the hospital 108 hours during Hurricane Harvey providing care for her patients. I am honored … Continued

Evaluate routinely, based on kind of restraint IE if it’s a violent restraint, q15 min at minimum Assess skin q30min, remove q2hr and provide ROM, fluids, toileting, food, and so forth Renew order if still needed

First try alternatives and document that… then use lease invasive restraint or safety device Notify MD and obtain appropriate order, document! Follow facility’s policy to a tee Use appropriate tie/knot – “quick release” Always secure to the bed and not … Continued

Have all other alternatives been attempted? Family/friend at bedside Alarms Regular bathroom attempts and food/fluids offered Promote relaxation Remove unnecessary lines, tubes, equipment Provide familiar material Reorientation Address pain, nausea, anxiety and so forth Frequent rounding Ambulate regularly, if appropriate … Continued

Great reference for this:  Common Breaks in Sterile Techniques, published by the AORN Journal Common breaks Not noticing compromised packaging Not noticing moisture on or in the package Unsterile person touching the sterile field Outside, unsterile packaging, touching inside sterile packaging Not watching out for each other and letting each other know when compromised or […]

Hand washing compliance is being met Trash is disposed of properly Staff is consistently wearing appropriate PPE

Definition Sterile gloves, mask, and other necessary sterile supplies Maintain sterile technique Follow appropriate protocol if sterile field is broken