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way to prevent post-op inflammation and infection, he's excited by
the possibility. "I'd be all for that," he says. "It'd save patients
money, reduce healthcare costs, improve efficiency in the clinic
and result in fewer call-backs from patients about prescription
issues."
O P H T H A L M O L O G Y
I
t's never too soon to
ensure you're focusing
on the correct eye
before cataract surgery.
When we dilate in pre-op,
before the eye is marked by
the surgeon, we verify the
location of the procedure
with the patient and put a
sticky R or L dot above the
operative eye. Even if
another nurse needs to
administer the drops, the
site is readily identified to
ensure accurate medicat-
ing.
Nancy Harla, RN, BA-C
Harper Hospital
Macomb Mich.
nharla@dmc.org
Mark the Correct Eye Before Dilation
PATIENT SAFETY
THE RIGHT LOOK A sticker identifies the operative
eye before the surgeon makes his mark.
