J A N U A R Y 2 0 1 7 • O U T PA T I E N TS U R G E R Y. N E T • 2 1
Y
ou might have
a policy that
prohibits your
staff from using cell
phones in clinical
areas, but what about
patients and their
escorts? Their talking
or texting in pre- and
post-op areas or dur-
ing surgeon consults
can be rude and dis-
ruptive. Cell phone
usage can also disrupt
medical equipment.
We've hung signs
throughout our facili-
ty that restrict visitor
cell phone use to the
lobby "as a courtesy
to others."
Compliance has been
generally good.
Dianne Appleby, RN,
BSM, MBA
Menomonee Falls (Wis.)
Ambulatory Surgery
Center
dwallace@mfasc.com
A Cell Phone Policy for Patients and Escorts
• HANG UP Signs placed throughout the facility are effective reminders to patient
escorts about polite cell phone use.
