Patient Identification CLINICAL GUIDELINES All personnel providing care to pediatric patients must properly identify the child, utilizing two different patient identifiers. Acceptable forms of identification (ID) include the child’s Name,…
Medication Administration: Topical CLINICAL GUIDELINES A healthcare prescriber orders medications. Medications are administered by a registered nurse (RN), licensed practical nurse (LPN), physician, child, or family member who is knowledgeable…
Medication Administration: Oral CLINICAL GUIDELINES Medications are administered by a registered nurse (RN), licensed practical nurse (LPN), physician, or family member who is knowledgeable about the medication and techniques of…
Newborn Care: Maintaining a Thermal Neutral Environment CLINICAL GUIDELINES Use of selected warming devices to maintain a thermal neutral environment is implemented by the registered nurse (RN) or licensed practical…
Newborn Care: Newborn Screening CLINICAL GUIDELINES Newborn screening is mandated by each state. Screening tests are ordered by the infant’s primary healthcare provider. A registered nurse (RN) or licensed practical…
Medication Administration: Intramuscular CLINICAL GUIDELINES A healthcare prescriber orders medications. Medications are administered by a registered nurse (RN), a licensed practical nurse (LPN), or physician who is knowledgeable about the…
Medication Administration: Rectal CLINICAL GUIDELINES Rectal medications are administered by a registered nurse (RN), licensed practical nurse (LPN), physician, or family who is knowledgeable about the medication and techniques of…
Intubation CLINICAL GUIDELINES A physician, nurse anesthetist, or advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) who has received special training performs intubation. In some states, a trained respiratory therapist, paramedic, or emergency…
Intravascular Therapy: Implanted Vascular Access Port CLINICAL GUIDELINES Long-term central venous catheters are placed to reduce the trauma of repeated venipuncture. This chapter focuses on implanted vascular access ports (port),…
Medication Administration: Otic CLINICAL GUIDELINES A healthcare prescriber orders medications. Otic medications are administered by a registered nurse (RN), licensed practical nurse (LPN), physician, or family member who is knowledgeable…
