Disaster Preparedness and Response
Disaster Preparedness and Response CLINICAL GUIDELINES The response to disaster varies based on the type of disaster (i.e., natural disaster vs. bioterrorist act); it is important to be knowledgeable regarding…
Chest Tubes
Chest Tubes CLINICAL GUIDELINES Placement of a chest tube is a surgical procedure performed by a surgeon, intensivist, emergency medicine specialist or advanced practice registered nurse (APRN). Chest tube removal…
Child Abuse Reporting and Documentation
Child Abuse Reporting and Documentation CLINICAL GUIDELINES All physicians, nurses, and other healthcare workers are considered mandatory reporters of suspected abuse or neglect. Mandated reporters must notify the appropriate Child…
Cooling Measures, Use of
Cooling Measures, Use of CLINICAL GUIDELINES Hyperpyrexia is defined as a temperature higher than 105.8°F (41°C) and is associated with severe infection, hypothalamic disorders, or central nervous system hemorrhage. It…
Circumcision Care
Circumcision Care CLINICAL GUIDELINES Circumcision is performed by a healthcare prescriber. A registered nurse (RN), licensed practical nurse (LPN), or unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) may assist the healthcare prescriber during…
Chemotherapy: Management of Extravasation
Chemotherapy: Management of Extravasation CLINICAL GUIDELINES Management of extravasation is performed by a registered nurse (RN) or healthcare prescriber with specialized training in the detection and treatment of extravasation. This…
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation for Healthcare Providers
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation for Healthcare Providers CLINICAL GUIDELINES All healthcare providers who are properly trained may perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), including bag-mask ventilation and use of automated external defibrillators (AEDs). CPR,…
Chemotherapy: Administration and Safe Handling
Chemotherapy: Administration and Safe Handling CLINICAL GUIDELINES PERSONNEL A healthcare prescriber orders chemotherapy medications. A pharmacist, physician, physician assistant, advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) or registered nurse (RN) who has…
Blood Glucose Monitoring
Blood Glucose Monitoring CLINICAL GUIDELINES Healthcare providers that have been trained, according to the guidelines of the institution for point-ofcare testing, may perform capillary blood glucose monitoring using regularly maintained…
