P
atients love
the soothing
feel of a
warm blanket before
they head into sur-
gery, so why not offer
the same comfort to
friends and family
members who are sit-
ting anxiously in the
waiting room? Going
the extra mile will
enhance their experi-
ence during a stress-
ful time, and provides
evidence that you're
taking just as good
care of their loved
ones in the OR.
Patricia A. Kelly, DNP, RN,
CNS, AGN-BC, AOCN
Presbyterian Hospital
Dallas, Texas
patriciakelly@texashealth.org
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Warm Blankets
While They Wait
• COMFORT MEASURES Patients' family and friends would love a warm blanket, too.
Pamela
Bevelhymer,
RN,
BSN
Ideas Work
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