Download or read book Telephone Triage for Otorhinolaryngology and Head neck Nurses written by Cindy Dawson and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provide efficient patient assessments over the telephone with this handy reference! As healthcare delivery continues to shift from a predominantly inpatient setting to ambulatory care, telephone triage has become an increasingly important competency for nurses to master, especially for those working with patients with otorhinolaryngology issues. Telephone Triage for Otorhinolaryngology and Head-Neck Nurses provides symptom-specific guidelines, to handle patients' common concerns. Cindy J. Dawson, Margaret M. Hickey, and Susan Newton have brought together nurses who specialize in otorhinolaryngology and head-neck care to share their expertise for 38 suggested symptom protocols, including special considerations for pediatric patients. Chapters on triage models, tips on performing triage, how to conduct an assessment over the telephone, and legal concerns round out the book for a complete resource. This text can serve as a handy guide for telephone triage training, as well as establishing a formal telephone triage nursing program within an otorhinolaryngology practice. When patients call, Telephone Triage for Otorhinolaryngology and Head-Neck Nurses provides valuable information at your fingertips. Book jacket.
Download or read book Telephone triage for otorhinolaryngology and head neck nurses written by Cindy J. Dawson and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Mosby s Oncology Nursing Advisor E Book written by Susan Maloney-Newton and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2016-09-10 with total page 490 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: - NEW! Updated evidence-based content reflects the latest national and international quality standards regarding various cancer types, major drug and non-drug treatments, treatment protocols, and approaches to symptom management. - NEW! Nursing Practice Considerations section incorporates information on communication, cultural considerations, ethical considerations, safe and quality care, evidence-based practice, patient navigation, and patient education. - NEW! 17 new chapters cover topics including myelofibrosis, neuroendocrine cancers, tumor treating fields, oral adherence, clinical trials, epistaxis, hypersensitivity reactions, hypertension, hyperglycemia, nail changes, ocular and visual changes, rashes, survivorship, quality and safety, evidence-based practice, nurse navigation, and patient education. - NEW! Expanded content on patient education keeps readers on top of best practices in this critical area. - NEW! High-quality electronic patient teaching handouts are evidence-based and have been vetted by practicing nurses.
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Download or read book Telephone Triage for Pediatrics written by Julie Briggs and published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. This book was released on 2017-07-26 with total page 780 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Handle questions about pediatric care with confident accuracy: Telephone Triage Protocols for Pediatrics is the quick-access guide to providing fast, efficient phone assessments and accurate care recommendations. This comprehensive, on-the-spot resource lists a broad range of symptoms alphabetically. A flow chart format provides the crucial Yes or No questions to ask, with each answer moving quickly to optimal recommendations or instructions. A vital resource for all nurses, this is irreplaceable to those in pediatric or family practice. Tap into top-level guidance for fast, efficient assessments ... Step-by-step guidance for making accurate assessments—170 proven protocols addressing a wide range of symptoms, disorders, and medical emergencies, for newborn to age 18 Sorts life-threatening problems from those not requiring physician or emergency care—callers are directed to make an appointment, seek emergency care, or follow home care instructions Increases consistency of advice and documentation Supports nurses of all knowledge and experience levels Color tabs for each section enable quick access Symptoms alpha-organized and grouped by level of urgency, addressing injuries, trauma, pain, swelling, and other symptoms for: Head, eyes, ears, nose, throat, mouth, back, neck, arm, and leg Body system problems – chest/cardiovascular, respiratory GI, genital/obstetrics and gynecological problems, urination, and skin problems Chronic and infectious diseases Behavioral problems Infant-specific problems Sections under every symptom include: Key Questions to ask the caller Other Protocols to Consider Reminders – for proper documentation Assessment – symptoms and conditions that determine urgency Actioncolumn – Following Yes or No answers to assessment questions, with emergency actions appearing first Immediate actions – proven protocols and/or referrals to emergency, physician, or at-home care Home Care Instructions – before emergency care, before appointment, or at-home care Emergency Instructions – in-the-moment first aid Report the Following Problems – what caller should tell their physician or emergency department Seek Emergency Care Immediately – if certain symptoms occur
Download or read book The Art and Science of Telephone Triage written by Carol Rutenberg and published by . This book was released on 2012-09-01 with total page 659 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book offers a comprehensive look at the growing practice of telephone triage nursing. Despite the prevalence of the practice, little education and few resources are available for nurses interested in this form of practice. The authors address the history of telephone triage, the role of telephone triage nursing in health care, theories supporting the practice, quality and risk management principles, program design, and a comprehensive look at clinical practice. Practical tips and real-life examples will illustrate and support the content.
Download or read book Telephone Triage Protocols for Nurses written by Julie K. Briggs and published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. This book was released on 2007 with total page 670 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This quick-reference manual presents over 200 triage protocols for evaluating patients' symptoms over the telephone. Each symptom entry lists questions, grouped by urgency level, to determine whether the caller should seek emergency care now, seek medical care the same day, call back for appointment, or follow home care instructions. Detailed home care instructions are then provided. This edition features fourteen new protocols: avian influenza ("bird flu"); congestive heart failure; electrical burns; hand/wrist problems; hip pain/injury; influenza; neurological symptoms; newborn problems; pertussis; severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS); sickle cell disease problems; substance abuse, use, or exposure; West Nile virus; and wound care: sutures or staples. New appendices include guidelines for scenario practice; difficult caller practice scenarios; mystery caller practice session; temperature conversion guide; weight conversion chart; acetaminophen dosage chart; ibuprofen dosage chart; infant feeding guide; abdominal pain causes and characteristics; chest pain causes and characteristics; and headache causes and characteristics.
Download or read book Telephone Triage Protocols for Nursing written by Julie Briggs and published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. This book was released on 2015-05-22 with total page 904 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Performing telephone triage requires the ability to make quick and effective decisions based on limited information. This rapid-access resource delivers more than 200 triage protocols for evaluating patients' symptoms over the telephone. Each symptom entry lists questions, grouped by urgency level, to determine whether the caller should seek emergency care immediately, seek medical care the same day, call back for appointment, or follow home care instructions. Detailed home care instructions are then provided. Simple, direct, and useful, this is the most comprehensive and user-friendly telephone triage book available.
Download or read book Telephone Health Assessment written by Sandra M. Simonsen and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Thoroughly revised and updated, this resource helps nurses and other health care providers accurately assess a patient's health problem over the telephone. It provides concise yet comprehensive interview questions as well as triage guidelines for the nurse to follow based on the caller's responses. Each topic is fully covered on a two-page spread with information readily available at a glance. Includes a documentation tablet for adult and pediatric patients.
Download or read book Nurses Guide to Telephone Triage and Health Care written by Group Health Cooperative of Puget Sound and published by . This book was released on 1985 with total page 438 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Guidelines for Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Nursing Practice written by Society of Otorhinolaryngology and Head-Neck Nurses (U.S.). Standards of Practice Committee and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Perspectives in Ambulatory Care Nursing written by Caroline Coburn and published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. This book was released on 2021-01-15 with total page 423 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The perfect ambulatory care primer for undergraduate nursing students or practicing nurses transitioning from acute care settings, Perspectives in Ambulatory Care delivers expert insight into this evolving specialty and familiarizes readers with the top issues and trends they’ll encounter in ambulatory nursing practice. This authoritative resource clarifies the distinctions between ambulatory care and acute care, details the wide variety of ambulatory care roles and settings and demonstrates the growing impact and importance of nurses outside the hospital setting to help readers confidently meet the challenges of a changing healthcare landscape and succeed in this critical area of care.
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Download or read book Core Curriculum for Otorhinolaryngology and Head neck Nursing written by and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 430 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Telephone Triage Protocols for Adult Populations written by Sheila . Wheeler and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2009-04-24 with total page 481 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Most Comprehensive and User-Friendly Adult Telephone Triage Protocols Available - From a Pioneer in the Field "This is a well thought out and organized tool for those involved in telephone advice and triage. It has many unique features not normally found in triage protocols, including research related to medical error, decision support, and critical thinking. The references are extensive. It is a necessary addition to the library of anyone involved in telephone triage and this update is an essential replacement for the previous protocols book. 3 Stars."--Doody's Review Service Written by Sheila Wheeler, one of the world's leading experts in telephone triage, this functional reference provides the guidelines nurses need for the safe, effective, and fast disposition of 1,000+ health related problems by telephone. Organized by anatomical site and written in lay language, Telephone Triage eliminates the extra step of translating home treatment, first aid, or self-assessment instructions when performing telephone triage with the layperson. The format incorporates a critical-thinking process that mimics how nurses naturally solve problems in real-world situations. This “4 in 1” package contains everything you need to implement a telephone triage program: Comprehensive training, protocols, standards and a CD with case studies for analysis and critique, plus an optional telehealth continuing education website. Features: Users Guide - complete with insightful FAQs Protocols - wide-range of common diseases including Women's Health Documentation Form - ensures proper procedure, documentation, and risk management Standards - Comprehensive practice standards for practitioners and programs CD-ROM - contains 10 case studies for discussion and analysis Continuing Education -An accompanying website to earn CE credit online, at www.teletriage.com Representing the latest research and standards in the field, Telephone Triage is the ultimate resource for the triage nurse.
Download or read book Tele nurse written by Sandi Lafferty and published by Cengage Learning. This book was released on 2001 with total page 416 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When a patient calls a medical provider with questions or to report symptoms, a nurse experienced in telephone triage will likely take the call. The goals of the triage nurse are to gain the confidence of the patient, relieve anxiety, obtain relevant information about the patient's symptoms, assess the information, and determine the level of medical intervention needed. The triage nurse is an experienced practitioner with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. This reference offers an overview to telephone triage, identifies liability and risk issues, describes the protocol or guideline structure, discusses a typical model (flow chart) of a triage call, and provides specific protocols by which the nurse obtains information leading to an assessment. A new telephone triage nurse can benefit from the information provided in this reference.
Download or read book Telephone Triage Protocols for Nurses written by Julie K. Briggs and published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. This book was released on 2015-04-27 with total page 640 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Performing telephone triage requires the ability to make quick and effective decisions based on limited information.This rapid-access resource delivers over 200 triage protocols for evaluating patients' symptoms over the telephone. Each symptom entry lists questions, grouped by urgency level, to determine whether the caller should seek emergency care immediately, seek medical care the same day, call back for appointment, or follow home care instructions. Detailed home care instructions are then provided. Simple, direct, and useful, it is the most comprehensive and user-friendly telephone triage book available. This new edition features several new protocols--Swine Flu (H1N1 virus), Bedbug Problems, Tattoo Problems, and Emergency Contraception--as well as new information in the introductory chapter about program development, management issues, and staff development, including training. Also featured is a new reminder about documentation in each protocol as well as a new anatomic Table of Contents and expanded home care instructions.
