Posted by Marilyn Lawrence on February 19, 1998 at 17:42:24:
In Reply to: Re: Peggy's Problem posted by Nancy on February 19, 1998 at 17:40:17:
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: : : 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.
: Are these meds to be given the pts. regulare daily meds or pre-procedure med?s If the later coule they be given in holding if not enough time on the floor?
The holding area gives (usually) the pre-op meds, what I notice in the charts is the am meds.