ChrisF

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1. Buretrols or Not

   ChrisF replied to ChrisF's topic in Pediatric

   Thanks everyone for your replies and input. We are currently using the Alaris pumps. Our rationale has also been to prevent inadvertant fluid overload in the younger population. The only problem we really have with our pumps is the discrepancy fr...

2. Buretrols or Not

   ChrisF posted a topic in Pediatric

   Can I please find out how many of you are still using buretrols on your pediatric population? Is there a cut-off age where you stop using them? If you don't use them, when did you stop? We are looking at this issue now as it relates to our pediatri...

3. Requesting Help...turn around times for chemotherapy

   ChrisF posted a topic in Oncology

   I am hoping that the oncology community can help me. I am in need of information regarding the turn around times for receiving chemotherapy. I am interested in the amount of time it takes pharmacy to deliver the medication from the time it is fax...

4. Pedi Nurses doing Adult chemo

   ChrisF posted a topic in Oncology

   At the hospital I work, they have started to do adult chemo. The Pedi Onc dept has been in place for over 17 years but the adult dept was shifted to another hospital about 12 years ago. Now with two docs admitting adults, they are asking the peds...

5. Chemo Certification

   ChrisF replied to bellehill's topic in Oncology

   I think people are confusing the term "certification" with "provider" and "local inhouse certification". You can become certified through ONS or APHON. These are national tests that give a national certification. The requirements to take the test v...

6. Direct admits w/ fever and neutropenia

   ChrisF posted a topic in Oncology

   We have a physician that gives into our parents and direct admits patients to our inpatient unit. While we understand the ER is not fun for anyone, it is the feeling of the staff that a febrile patient is safer if they are admitted through the ER. ...

7. Oncology competencies framework

   ChrisF replied to mmatlab's topic in Oncology

   We are currently undergoing an update of competencies and practices. Would love to see yours. Chris

8. Pedi Oncology question

   ChrisF replied to ChrisF's topic in Oncology

   No BMT...basic peds hem/onc with some clean med surg overflow. We have Hepa filters in all patient rooms but that is it. Chris

9. Pedi Oncology question

   ChrisF posted a topic in Oncology

   Fairly new to this site but thought I would ask a few questions and learn from others. I have recently been placed in a position of writing or re-writing policy and procedures for my unit. Even though I have 17 years here doing pediatric oncolgy, ...