One of our IV solutions suppliers in North Carolina was severely impacted by the recent hurricane. Hurricane recovery efforts in that part of the country are expected to continue for the coming months. HCA is diligently working with corporate and division pharmacy and supply chain teams to preserve our on-hand supplies.
As a result, HCA Healthcare facilities are facing a shortage of IV solutions in bags of 250 mL or greater.
Please review the below items and be familiar with your role during this shortage.
Safety Matters Alert - IV Solution Shortage
Nursing Huddle Card - IV Solution Shortage
Provider Huddle Card - IV Solution Shortage
Thank You
Topics:
Pharmacy,
All Nurses,
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions,
Providers
Please review the attached Blood Culture Ticket to Test.
This form needs to be completed by an RN before specimen collection and signed by a nurse leader. Additional signatures will be the RN and the phlebotomist.
Consult your Director, Manager, or Charge Nurse for questions about when and how to complete this form.
CLABSI and infections are monitored and reviewed.
Thank you,
Topics:
San Antonio Division,
San Antonio,
All Nurses
Please review the flyer below on recognizing Peripheral Intravenous Catheter (PIV) Complications.
Peripheral Intravenous Catheter (PIV) Complications
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Topics:
West Florida Division,
All Nurses
When programming infusions on an Alaris Infusion Pump,
use Guardrails Drugs or Guardrails IV fluid options.
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Topics:
All Nurses
Controlled Substance Administration Record (CSAR) is a required legal form from the Pharmacy to be completed for administering a patient-specific controlled substance delivered to the unit that cannot be kept on the unit and is not located in the PYXIS.
Please review the flyer below
Houston Clear Lake CSAR Education
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Topics:
Pharmacy,
All Nurses,
Clear Lake Regional
The I-PASS form is utilized to send reports to the Medical and Tele units prior to the ER moving the patient to the unit. The process includes completing the form and faxing it to the receiving unit when the bed is assigned "dirty". This allows the unit nurse a chance to review information and call with questions prior to the patient being taken to their inpatient bed. See the below sample.
Topics:
ER,
Emergency Room,
Gulf Coast Division,
ER Nurses,
Nurses
Please review the below link for Ambulation Documentation and the helpful guide for new or floating to Spine and Ortho areas.
1. Ortho Ambulation Documentation (Link)
2- Tap or scan the below QR code (Link)
3- Routine Daily Care in Meditech 5.6 screen
Topics:
Orthopedics,
North Texas Division,
PCT,
Nurses
*REMINDER* for West Florida Division ED
Stroke or potential stroke patients MUST have a new Blood Glucose taken and recorded in the ED. Please, DO NOT use the glucose by EMS.
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Topics:
Emergency Room,
West Florida Division,
ER Nurses,
ER Techs
Please review the below 1-page information about Postpartum Hemorrhage in the ED.
Postpartum Hemorrhage in the ED
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Topics:
HCA East Florida,
East Florida Division
