pediRNCHAM

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About pediRNCHAM

over 25 years experience in pediatric nursing. Manager of 2 acute care peds units at major children's hospital in NYC

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  1. Medication question

    pediRNCHAM replied to wiseRN's topic in Pediatric

    It's fascinating to learn about the what is customary practice in other countries. Joint Commission and sentinel events at several hospitals in the US involving problems with RNs adding K+ to IV's has...

  2. Medication question

    pediRNCHAM replied to wiseRN's topic in Pediatric

    First - No RN's add KCL to IVs. All KCL additives are done by the pharmacy (You'll get a Type 1 citation from JCAHO if you've got KCl on your units!!!). As far as clinical assessment of the pedi...

  3. Weights on Pedi Patients

    pediRNCHAM posted a topic in Pediatric

    I am updating my Pediatric P&P Manual for JCAHO review coming soon in December. I would like to know policy on other peds units/hospitals on frequency of weighing infants and children on acute...