Published Jan 18, 2012
texasbsn
143 Posts
hey everybody anybody seen the q15 forms that graph pt behaviors,used to use them in a another hospital and would like to see them used at new facility.can anybody help.
thanks texasbsn
Esme12, ASN, BSN, RN
20,908 Posts
Are you meaning CIWA? (Clinical Institute Withdrawl Assessment)
What exactly is the CIWA protocol?
It is a tool used commonly in the US that helps clinicians assess and treat potential alcohol withdrawal. A significant amount of injury in this country is due to the overuse of alcohol. A subset of these patients are admitted and do not have access to alcohol. They may begin to withdraw within a few days, and this condition can lead to dangerous complications.
The Trauma Professional's Blog, CIWA Demystified
http://www.regionstrauma.org/blogs/ciwa.pdf
Whispera, MSN, RN
3,458 Posts
What's a q15 form?
hey thanks for the replies so far .a q 15 is a form that monitors and tracks pt behavior,where they are on the unit.
MBauerRN
9 Posts
hey everybody anybody seen the q15 forms that graph pt behaviors,used to use them in a another hospital and would like to see them used at new facility.can anybody help.thanks texasbsn
ohhhh....Q15 as in every 15 minutes....I'm having a big "duhhhh" moment here!
any way i canget a copy
thanks ps it can be scanned and uploaded
hey we all have those moments