Here are just 5 some simple basic tips if you bring a friend
or family member in to the hospital for surgery or a procedure. You will probably be in a room waiting with the patient.
1) Find a pair of gloves and the antibacterial
wipes. Wipe down the bedrail, door
knobs, tray table, call bell, chair and anything else you want to keep busy and useful. You and the patient are bringing germs in the
pre-cleaned room.
2) Be sure each person who comes in introduces themselves
and tells you or the patient why they are there. “Hi, I’m Lynn and I will be your nurse. I’m here to take some information from you”.
3) Make sure they are wearing an ID badge, that
means cleaning crew, transport and doctors.
Yes, you can ask “Do you have an ID badge I don’t see it?”
4) Anyone who talks to the patient or moves the
patient must ask the patient two identifiers such as name and birth date. Not to verify but patient needs to say
it. Be sure the wrist band is correct
also, it will follow the patient.
5) Hand washing is crucial to help avoid
infections. “I know you probably washed
already but I would appreciate you washing when you get into the room so we can
see. I’m here to make sure my friend
doesn’t an infection”. Make sure this is
agreed upon by the patient keeping the patient always as the team leader. By making it about you, and the patient, and
not about the nurse who didn’t wash, they won’t get as defensive.
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