rickdon19

rickdon19 has 25 years experience and specializes in L&D, Nursery, NICU & Post Partum.

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1. Opening OR for VBAC

   rickdon19 posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

   Hi, Can anyone tell me if their unit opens the OR while VABC patients are in active labor or do you do a stat section, if needed. According to AORN, the OR should only be opened just prior to use. Thanks

2. Fall Risk Follow Up Question

   rickdon19 posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

   How often does everyone do a Fall Risk Assessment on a labor patient? Thanks, Donna

3. NPO for labor?

   rickdon19 replied to 2curlygirls's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Hi, Clear Liquids per the OB. One Anesthesiologist prefers NPO. Midwives feel like meals are appropriate and the patient will change to ice or clear liquids as she progresses in labor. D

4. EMLA Cream with Circs

   rickdon19 posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

   Hi, Does anyone have a policy for EMLA cream with circumcisions? I hear that Joint Commission does not accept sweeties as a form of pain control. They want to see EMLA cream or a block used. Some of our Doctors do not do the block rather Hurricaine...

5. Cervidil by labor nurse

   rickdon19 posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

   Hi, Can anyone confirm that the labor nurse is able to insert this first cervidil? I was under the impression that we could do the second. Thanks,D.

6. NICU letter to parents

   rickdon19 posted a topic in NICU

   Hi, I am developing an educational letter to parents when their newborn enters our NICU. Do anyone have one willing to share or any specific topics to cover. (touching the newborn, visiting, etc.) Thanks, D

7. Escorting patients to labor

   rickdon19 posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

   Hi, I am having an issue with our Admitting Dept. They feel that every labor patient should be greeted and escorted to L&D by a labor nurse. I would like to know if each labor unit sends a nurse to the admitting dept to escort all patients to ...

8. TDAP Immunization

   rickdon19 replied to rickdon19's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Hi, Thanks for all the response. Are you able to share your consent? Who gets it: RN or MD. Is there an information sheet that goes with it? Thanks, D

9. TDAP Immunization

   rickdon19 posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

   Hi, Does anyone offer the TDAP vaccine at their hospital? If so, do you have th patient sign a consent? Thanks, D

10. Visitation

    rickdon19 posted a topic in Pediatric

    hi, my unit has no policy on visitation to the pediatric unit. lately we have been having some issue with multiple family members and siblings visiting and requesting to stay as guest while a pediatric patient is hospitalized. can some give me su...

11. Newborn's of Drug Dependent Mothers

    rickdon19 posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    Hi, We have recently had a delivery of a newborn whose mother routinely used herione. At present, the newborn shows not symptom of withdrawl. (only 2 days). Does anyone have an specifics on newborn care and follow up. Should these newborn be kept ...

12. Birthing Ball Policy

    rickdon19 replied to rickdon19's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Hey, I know of two hospitals that do have a release signed by the patient. The hospitals supply their own balls, not the patients.

13. Birthing Ball Policy

    rickdon19 posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    Hi, Does anyone have a Birthing Ball Policy. We are heading that way. Also, if you do use the birthing ball, do you have the patient sign a release. Thanks,

14. RSP Standing Orders & Policy

    rickdon19 posted a topic in Pediatric

    Hi, I was wondering if anyone has and would share their standing orders and policy for RSV. I am redoing the Pediatric Policies and orders. It would be a great help. Thanks!

15. Cytotec Policy

    rickdon19 replied to rickdon19's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Thanks, Dosage, Frequency, time lapse required before Pitocin can be started.