Posted by Marilyn Lawrence on February 19, 1998 at 17:39:14:
In Reply to: Re: Peggy's Problem posted by Peggy on February 19, 1998 at 17:33:48:
: : : We don't have much time left. How about we move on to Peggy's problems. The goal is pretty simple: to be sure the pts get their am meds before the procedure. How about a process and tools . . .
: : Peggy, is this a problem because we call for the patient earlier than expected, hence the communication thing, or is it something else? I've noticed we get patients after the "9 a.m." med time and things aren't given. We may not get these patients till after 11 or so and there still not given.
: Part of it is communication and staff not having the time to review the cath orders
: due to increased patient ratios etc
No offense, but the majority of the orders are written the day before giving the staff 2 shifts to "take off" the orders. Add-ons are understandable.