TlhRNED

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1. Intoxicated- does it mean incompetent?

   TlhRNED posted a topic in Emergency

   We had this discussion in our ED tonight. If a patient is intoxicated, are they

2. Collecting co-pays at the ED registration desk.

   TlhRNED replied to TlhRNED's topic in Emergency

   We are not a locked down unit- we have entrances and exits at both sides of the ED, there will not be any added staff, we are already fighting for staff, and we are not a grocery

3. Collecting co-pays at the ED registration desk.

   TlhRNED posted a topic in Emergency

   Our facility is suggesting that we start collecting co-pays on insurances at the ED registration desk upon discharge. I am completely against this... Any feedback out there? To add clarification...

4. Im curious about ER tech qualifications

   TlhRNED replied to qwitcher13itchin's topic in Emergency

   I am a Nurse Manager in PA and we utilize ED techs. We follow the ENA EDT curriculum and guidelines for PA. It is up to the individual facility of what qualifications are preferred for the facility....

5. First Dose/Medication Mgmnt in the ED

   TlhRNED posted a topic in Emergency

   I am interested in getting feedback on the JCAHO regulations for first dose medications and medication management from the ED perspective. Our pharmacy is telling us that we need to fax every...

6. Ketamine

   TlhRNED replied to Uptoherern's topic in Emergency

   We use the conscious sedation policy as well. There is not a thing you can do differently. Protect the airway. Go back to your basic ABC's. The unfortunate thing about Ketamine is that there is no...

7. Antipyretics Tylenol vs Ibuprofen in Pediatrics

   TlhRNED posted a topic in Emergency

   Our pediatricians in my facility are pushing for our ED to start an initiative for patient/parent education on the effects of alternating or combining Tylenol and Ibuprofen in the Pediatric...