Mytake

What I am talking about is the implant log. The charting of what was used as implants and what was used as in and outs. Do you document the in and outs at your hospital?

Today I was circulating in the OR for a total shoulder. The rep handed me a package that cobtained 4 separate pins. These were used for in and outs. The person who does out charge sheets was furious because I documented each individual pin as an in and out. She said the patient would be charged 4 times. I explained that no I documented each pin on the implant log. She stated that because it came in a 4 pack box that I am to document that only one time on the implant log. Can yall tell me what is your practice for documentin implants and outplants. I was always taught never take shortcuts by saying (x4) always document each individual item.