writing policy and procedure

What are you writing the policy for? We recently had to implement a policy on the removal of central lines - something that just hadn't been done at our facility, but was within the scope of practice for the RNs. I got up with the nurse educator at our local hospital, who was more than happy to give us their policy to cannibalize. She even offered to allow our nurses to sit in on their orientation class for central lines. Or.. you might find a building that does what you want to do (and does it well - e.g. no deficiencies) and ask them if you can copy their policy. Good luck!

Unless it is a totally new program, someone, somewhere must have a policy. Don't re-invent the wheel!