Tuesday, July 19, 2011

SJWH-NICU Shift Start and Shift End Processes


 

Shift Start

0645/1845: Report to 3rd floor Staff Lounge for huddle

  • Clock-in at Unit Time Clock
  • Staff lockers available for secured storage
  • Huddle information relayed
  • Neighborhood designation received

Report to Neighborhood assigned and view NICU Assignment Sheet

Obtain Cisco phone and Sonitor Locator badge per Assignment Sheet (may not be from "off-going" nurse)

Obtain report on each assigned pt. following Kardex "Patient Hand-Off"

Perform Chart Check

Update dry-erase board in each assigned room, greet visitors if present

Proceed with assignment


 

Shift End

Relay any supply needs to PST to assure work carts, giraffe drawers, and milk refrigerators are stocked for on-coming shift

Complete all charting, outstanding tasks, and outstanding orders

If visitors are present, assure their needs are met prior to shift report

Transfer devices to assigned TMs

Complete report following Kardex "Patient Hand-Off"

Perform Chart Check

Return to 3rd floor Staff Lounge for belongings and Time Clock


 


 


 


 

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