INTERDISCIPLINARY PLAN OF CARE FOR THE ORTHOPEDIC PATIENT
TANIA PORTILLO RN-BC, BSN ASSISTANT NURSE MANAGER – WOMEN’S SURGICAL UNIT UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER OF EL PASO
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INTERDISCIPLINARY PLAN OF CARE FOR THE ORTHOPEDIC PATIENT TANIA PORTILLO RN-BC, BSN ASSISTANT NURSE MANAGER WOMENS SURGICAL UNIT UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER OF EL PASO OBJECTIVES - T o assist and educate patient to play an active role
TANIA PORTILLO RN-BC, BSN ASSISTANT NURSE MANAGER – WOMEN’S SURGICAL UNIT UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER OF EL PASO
SURGICAL GUIDEBOOK (DSRIP PROJECT)
*What to expect before and after your surgery? *What you will need to know during your hospital stay. *Different phases of care – Surgical/Orthopedic procedure
Hibiclens use the night before and the day of surgery.
Pain management expectations Use of IS and its importance
SCD/anticoagulat ion therapy
Early mobilization
VS severe pain
Physician Nursing Physical Therapy Care Management T eam
Ready to DC
Placement Rehabilitation Skilled Nursing Facility Home DME, anticoagulation therapy + Home Health VS Outpatient Rehab + Family teaching
WHAT IS DELAYING OUR DISCHARGES?
Increased LOS
Insurance – Lack of rehab/SNF beds Multiple comorbidities High acuity
Eliquis, etc)
determine whether patient is a high risk for readmission
Landeiro, F., Leal, J., & Gray, A. M. (2015). The impact of social isolation on delayed hospital discharges of older Majeed, M.U., Williams, D.T., & Pollock, R. (2012). Delay in discharge and its impact
Watkins, J.R., Soto, J.R., & Bankhead-Kendall, B. (2014). What’s the hold up? Factors contributing to delays in discharge of trauma patients after medical clearance. The American Journal of Surgery, 969-973