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PubMed1992

An analysis tool to investigate theft or tampering of controlled substances.

The authors describe a quantitative analysis method to investigate narcotic theft or tampering on a nursing unit. It provides procedure to follow after any suspected tampering or outright theft of controlled substances. Several methods to review all current controlled substance activity for a given nursing unit and their possible relations to the loss are described. In addition several working documents are described to aid in the analysis of the loss.

Documentation↗
PubMed1991

Designing a guideline-based utilization management program.

Many public and private organizations are developing and publishing clinical guidelines to assist health care providers and patients in making appropriate medical decisions. Unless clinical guidelines are part of a well-designed managed care program, they have little effect on physician practice styles. This article explores integral components of an effective guideline-based utilization management program. Initial evaluation of this program suggests that, as part of a well-designed utilization management program, clinical guidelines can inform patients and physicians, and create appropriate incentives for effective health care delivery.

Clinical Protocols↗
PubMed1991

Hazard communication/right-to-know for health care facilities.

This manual is intended to provide useful information on the various new and pending health and safety regulations that affect hospitals. The governing bodies promulgating these regulations are the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and state and local governments. The majority of this document is dedicated to the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (or federal Employee Right-to-Know Law) and the EPA Superfund Amendment Reauthorization Act (SARA) Title III Regulations (or federal Community Right-to-Know Law).

Communication↗
PubMed1992

Patient controlled analgesia--a pharmacy based service.

Patient controlled analgesia (PCA) is a proven method of administering analgesics via programmable infusion devices to relieve postoperative pain and pain associated with terminal illnesses. In mid-1989, a pain management service was started in the authors' hospital by the anesthesiology service. Since pharmacists had been previously involved in PCA postoperative pain management, it was decided they would continue in that capacity with the pain management service. Responsibility for procuring, storing, and programming the pumps, as well as drug preparation and patient instruction remains an integral part of the daily operation of our pharmacy. Physician orders written by the anesthesiologists for PCA therapy are processed in the pharmacy computer. The drugs are prepared, and pumps are programmed and primed by the central intravenous (IV) admixture service. The pumps with the drugs and accessory administration set and supplies are sent to satellites where staff pharmacists aid the nurses in starting the pumps and training the patients in their correct use. All subsequent programming including dose changes, rate changes, boluses, bag changes, and problem resolution are the responsibility of the staff pharmacists. Pharmacists are periodically certified in programming skills as part of the department's quality assurance program. In 1990, over 1800 patients received the benefits of this innovative service.

Analgesia, Patient-Controlled↗
PubMed1992

Evaluation of an antibiotic restriction policy using a special drug request form.

At a university teaching hospital, a study was undertaken to assess the frequency and appropriateness of restricted antibiotic use using a special drug request (SDR) form to collect the data. The usefulness of the SDR form itself was also assessed for its ability to provide valuable information about patient care and cost effectiveness. The results of this study are presented below.

Anti-Bacterial Agents↗
PubMed1993

Facilities strive to comply with new Act. The long-term effects of the Safe Medical Devices Act are still unknown.

Unlike previous medical device laws, the Safe Medical Devices Act of 1990 (SMDA), which became effective November 28, 1991 applies to "device-user facilities" such as hospitals and long-term care facilities. Final regulations are scheduled for release later this spring. The SMDA's primary goals are to: Ensure all devices currently in or entering the marketplace are safe and effective Enable the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to learn quickly about serious problems with medical devices Remove defective devices (old and new) from the market To achieve these goals, Congress has given the FDA new review and enforcement powers, including the authority to impose fines on those in violation of the law. Incidents in which a medical device caused or contributed to the death, serious illness, or serious injury of a patient are referred to as medical device-reportable (MDR) events. A user must report MDR deaths to the FDA and to the manufacturer (if known). Serious illnesses and serious injuries caused by or attributed to the use of a device must be reported to the device manufacturer or, if the manufacturer is unknown, to the FDA. Facilities must report MDR events to the FDA semiannually and maintain incident files for two years after reporting the MDR event. The FDA may assess civil penalties against parties that do not comply with the SMDA's reporting provisions. Healthcare facilities must develop and implement employee training and education programs to help physicians, nurses, and other allied health employees identify and report MDR events.

Confidentiality↗