Urine Collection: 24-Hour Specimen CLINICAL GUIDELINES Urine collection for diagnostic analysis is ordered by a healthcare prescriber. A registered nurse (RN), a licensed practical nurse (LPN), or an unlicensed assistive…
Urinary Catheterization: Management of Indwelling Catheter CLINICAL GUIDELINES A registered nurse (RN), licensed practical nurse (LPN), or unlicensed nursing personnel (UAP), performs hygienic care at least twice a day for…
Pediculosis (Lice) and Scabies Management CLINICAL GUIDELINES A registered nurse (RN), licensed practical nurse (LPN), or unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) may perform interventions to alleviate lice and scabies. Implement standard…
Toys: Distribution, Cleaning, and Storage CLINICAL GUIDELINES DISTRIBUTION Developmentally appropriate safe toys that can be easily cleaned (plastic or nonporous) are provided to children in the acute care and outpatient…
Restraint and Seclusion CLINICAL GUIDELINES Restraint is defined as any manual method, physical, or mechanical device, material, or equipment that immobilizes or reduces the ability of a patient to move…
Phototherapy CLINICAL GUIDELINES A healthcare prescriber orders phototherapy. The registered nurse (RN), licensed practical nurse (LPN), and family are involved with the delivery of care during the phototherapy treatment. The…
Parenteral Nutrition and Intravenous Fat Emulsion Infusion CLINICAL GUIDELINES Parenteral nutrition (PN) and intravenous fat emulsion (IVFE) are administered by a registered nurse (RN) under the order of a healthcare…
Postanesthesia Care CLINICAL GUIDELINES A registered nurse (RN) or licensed practical nurse (LPN) performs postanesthesia care. ASPAN clinical guidelines and standards of care guide postanestheia care performed in the postanesthesia…
Postural Screening CLINICAL GUIDELINES Physicians and registered nurses (RNs), with the proper training, may perform postural screening. Some states mandate screening in schools for scoliosis and spinal abnormalities. In this…
Ostomy Care CLINICAL GUIDELINES An ostomy (also called a stoma) is a surgically created opening in the abdomen that may be temporary or permanent as a result of congenital, traumatic,…
