- Regulates patient body temperature using warm air blanket or warm blankets.
- Provides privacy for the patient.
- Minimizes apprehension, dread, foreboding or uneasiness related to the treatment/procedure.
- Obtains patient history, surgical and anesthesia consent as required.
- Discusses and makes plans for the post-op discharge to include but not limited to transportation, responsible adult for post op care.
- Meets with patient and family regarding feedback and follows up on their issues; Implements planned service recovery strategies, if indicated, appropriately documenting the incident and informing appropriate departments
- Ensures brakes are in locked position, side rails are up, environment is free of clutter.
- Keeps patient and family informed of surgical procedure specifics including but not limited to schedule, length of procedure, communication with family members, pain control, etc.
- Prepares patient charts ensuring that necessary forms and test results are available in chart prior to patient’s scheduled surgery
- Completes all necessary documentation in the PAT and communication tool regarding readiness of chart.
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