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We need help! There is a difference of opinion in our unit as to what ASPAN is stating in describing Phase I and Phase II level of care. We are a 14 bed inpatient PACU. Some believe Phase I level of care extends from the arrival of the patient from the OR, until all the "critical elements" are met. Then the patient would be considered as being in phase II. The patient would stay in phase II while being monitored, being treated for any issues like decreased urine output, pain, etc...Once the patient has finished being recovered he would be transported to the floor. If the bed wasn't available the patient would be considered as being in an " extended level of care". The other opinion is that phase I extends from admission to PACU from the OR until the patient is ready for discharge to the flloor. If the bed isn;t available then the patient is considered as being in a Phase Ii level of care. In this scenario we are not sure what the "extended level of care" might be. Any clarification on this matter would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

Just to clarify. I work in the main PACU at a level 1 trauma center. We see mostly inpatient surgeries, with some daystay. The hospital has a separate daysurgery unit that handles most of the same day surgeries. That unit's staff floats between pre and postop. Just wondering how other main inpatient PACU's handle the staffing. Our pre-op and PACU staff are separate and do not float between units.

I work in a Level 1 trauma center and our PACU and Pre-op nurses do not float from one area to the other. I understand in outpatient/daystay settings it is usual for staff to perform both roles, but wondering if there are other inpatient areas that do this also. Thanks.