RN's removing surgical drains

I also am in need of a written policy on pulling JP drains. Where can I find one?

I disagree w/a couple of postings that say "there's really no protocol" to removing drains/lines. Some of them can bleed a LOT after removal, even profusely, so pressure on the site for a number of minutes, after removal is
required...esp picc lines etc . Even JP's & HV drains can drain quite a lot after removal...they need monitoring . It is not exactly something to take too lightly . you are smart to ask ! that makes you a good nurse

It has been my experience that a lot of facilities have their OWN policies.
I used to be on a team that came up with policies, procedures & protocols for any dept that requested one . We did a fair amount of internet research .
In some of my past jobs, we have adapted policies from other facilites, w/their consent of course .

My nurses have always removed my JP drain after my surgeries, and it is in my head.

I am in Arkansas and on the Orthopaedic unit we see many hemovac drains. We are thinking about letting our LPN's pull hemovac drains. Do you have any guidelines you would like to share? Thanks!