We ask the doctors when we confirm the admission orders to see if we can d/c it.
Tammy Gola BSN, RN, CRNAC Wilkes-Barre General Hospital Transitional Care Unit 575 North River Street Wilkes-Barre, PA. 187641-0001 570-552-5417 [EMAIL PROTECTED] -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, February 17, 2004 4:02 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Foleys Many of our new admissions from the hospital come to us with foley catheters. I am wondering if anyone has a protocol as to when to attempt to discontinue the foley for residents recuperating from hip fracture or a new CVA. Thanks. /---------------------------------------------------------- The Case Mix Discussion Group is a free service of the American Association of Nurse Assessment Coordinators "Committed to the Assessment Professional" Be sure to visit the AANAC website. Accurate answers to your questions posted to NAC News and FAQs. For more info visit us at http://www.aanac.org -----------------------------------------------------------/
