Hemodynamic Monitoring: Setup and Insertion for Arterial Pressure and Central Venous Pressure Monitoring CLINICAL GUIDELINES Hemodynamic monitoring is ordered by the healthcare prescriber for the purpose of: Early identification and…
Growth Parameter Assessment CLINICAL GUIDELINES Measurements of height, weight, and head circumference may be performed by a registered nurse (RN), a licensed practical nurse (LPN), or unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)…
Hearing Screening CLINICAL GUIDELINES The purpose of hearing screening is early identification of auditory dysfunction that causes developmental delay in speech and language. Specifically the purpose of audiologic assessment is…
Enteral Feeding Tubes: Naso/Orogastric Placement and Management and Nasojejunal Management A healthcare prescriber’s order is required for enteral tube placement and discontinuation of the tube. The registered nurse (RN) or…
Feeding, Enteral CLINICAL GUIDELINES Enteral feeding may be administered by a registered nurse (RN), licensed practical nurse (LPN), physician, or appropriately trained child or family member. A healthcare prescriber must…
Feeding, Infant: Breast-Feeding and Formula-Feeding CLINICAL GUIDELINES Infant feeding is performed by family members or healthcare providers. Authorized volunteers working at the facility may participate in infant feeding when approved…
Fall Prevention CLINICAL GUIDELINES Fall prevention measures are to be implemented by all healthcare providers, staff, and volunteers within the institution to ensure patient safety, prevent injury, and increase quality…
Enteral Tubes Placement and Management: Gastrostomy, PEG, Skin-Level Devices, and Jejunostomy CLINICAL GUIDELINES Long-term enteral indwelling feeding tubes are placed by a healthcare prescriber. All long-term enteral indwelling feeding tubes…
Ear Irrigation for Cerumen Impaction CLINICAL GUIDELINES A healthcare prescriber’s order is required to complete this procedure in the clinical setting. A registered nurse (RN) or licensed practical nurse (LPN)…
