What Are Some Common Nursing Institution Policies?
- Patient Care: Guidelines on patient assessment, documentation, and care plans. - Infection Control: Procedures to prevent and control infections, including hand hygiene and use of personal protective equipment. - Medication Administration: Policies on safe medication administration, including the "five rights" (right patient, right drug, right dose, right route, and right time). - Patient Safety: Protocols for fall prevention, pressure ulcer prevention, and emergency procedures. - Code of Ethics: Guidelines on maintaining professional behavior, confidentiality, and patient rights.