What are Some Common Institutional Guidelines in Nursing?
Some common areas where guidelines are applied include: - Infection Control: Procedures for hand hygiene, use of personal protective equipment (PPE), and sterilization practices. - Medication Administration: Protocols for accurate medication dispensing, dosage calculations, and preventing medication errors. - Patient Assessment: Standardized tools and techniques for assessing patient conditions and vital signs. - Documentation: Guidelines for maintaining accurate and comprehensive patient records. - Emergency Procedures: Protocols for handling medical emergencies like cardiac arrest, trauma, and other critical situations.
