Melt Your Job Stress Away - January 2014 - Outpatient Surgery Magazine
Outpatient Surgery Magazine, providing current information on Surgical Services, Surgical Facility Administration, Outpatient Surgery News and Trends, OR Excellence and more.
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IDEAS That Work
ATTENTION GRABBERS
Neon Labels Serve as Removal Reminders
We place neon labels on the
front of our patient charts that say "FOLEY" and "PACKING" with a line to indicate the removal time. The labels grab the nurse's attention and ensure that we remove these items before discharge.
Brittney Lathem, RN
Texas Health Women's Surgery Center
Dallas, Texas
blathem@thwssc.com