We have a new provider group that specializes on Joint and Spinal surgeries and we created protocols for these ortho cases. We only have general Med/Surg and ICU units so our assessment forms are very general in nature and do not really address some of the things that are included in the protocol. For now, these joint and spinal cases are mixed with our M/S population. If everything goes well, they will have their designated unit. For those of you who have specialized units (ie. Ortho, GI,....), does each have their own unit-specific assessment (Admission, Shift) form? I am tempted to create a specific assessment form to cater to this ortho group but then I would not want to confuse the nurses as far as what forms they would have to use as we have other ortho cases that belong to different providers who are not as specific as the new group. Any input is appreciated.
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