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    RE: Pre procedural time out

    By: Linda Lehto , 6 hours ago
    Posted in: SGNA Open Forum

    We start with one RN reading the name band (name and DOB) while other RN is verifying chart and consent match. Dr. then states procedure, indications for procedure, anticipated duration of procedure, expected blood loss, and fire risk. Anesthesia provider ...

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    RE: Scope reprocessing data entry

    By: Lisa Brown , 8 hours ago
    Posted in: SGNA Open Forum

    Barbara,  Are you referring to a tracking system?  We have ENODRA from Cantel/Medivators.  It documents starting with taking the scope out of the cabinet all the way through putting it back into the cabinet in real time.  The system can also track scopes, ...

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    RE: Esophageal Manometry Positioning

    By: Bridget Bednarz , 13 hours ago
    Posted in: SGNA Open Forum

    Thank you for your reply and information! Bridget​ ------------------------------ Bridget Bednarz Lubbock TX ------------------------------

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    Patients with language barriers

    By: Kari Vance , 15 hours ago
    Posted in: SGNA Open Forum

    My question is regarding patients with language barriers (LEP patients) ie interpreters specifically for outpatient settings needing language translation. is there a Standard for allowing family members to provide translator services?  We are updating ...

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    Manometry both esophageal and anal

    By: Michelle Rhodes , 15 hours ago
    Posted in: SGNA Open Forum

    Does a AGTS ever do manometrys in your clinical setting or only the RNs?  We have AGTS that performs the actual testing and an RN that goes over a nursing assessment pre-procedure, then leaves the room.  Any one else have this system in place? ------------------------------ ...

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