planny

planny has 32 years experience and specializes in PACU.

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1. PACU Staffing Ratios

   planny posted a topic in PACU

   We have a small 4 bed PACU, phase 1 only. Our OR runs 4-5 rooms at a time. I know that according to ASPAN standards, we should have 8-10 beds. However, we have usually been able to keep up with the patient flow by having a 1:1 patient /nurse staffi...

2. Post op recovery of regional C-section

   planny posted a topic in PACU

   Our c-sections are now being recovered in PACU, with a delay between mother and baby. I understand we are in the minority. To improve patient satisfaction, we would like OB to recover the regional c-sections, to be closer to baby and daddy. Where ar...

3. Post op recovery of regional C-section

   planny posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

   Our c-sections go to PACU after OR to be recovered after regional anesthesia by PACU nurses. This causes a delay between mother and baby and daddy. For better patient satisfaction, we would like our c-sections to be recovered in OB, closer to famil...