slp080477

NICU/ICU

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slp080477 has 14 years experience and specializes in NICU/ICU.

Staffing tool

slp080477 posted a topic in NICU

Hi everyone, I am looking for some help. We are looking at using an acuity type tool to determine staffing but are having a hard time finding such. Wondering if anyone would be willing to share what they use? Looking or acuity definitions as well as ...
NJ tube issues

slp080477 posted a topic in NICU

Hi everyone! Wondering if anyone has been having issues with NJ tubes becoming obstructed? We have been noticing that our tubes are clogging off more frequently lately and I wanted to see if others were have these issues as well. Also, do you feed hi...
What are your call requirements??

slp080477 posted a topic in NICU

Hi, I am wondering if anyone would be willing to share what their units currently do in regards to call shifts for your nurses. Do you require them to do call? If so, how much? And if you don't, what is your backup plan when census is up? I am just t...