The Integration of Perianesthesia Certified Nurses into an Ambulatory Specialty Treatment Center

In 2013, the Ambulatory Surgical Center Post Anesthesia Care nurses assumed responsibility for recovering pediatric patients receiving general anesthesia in our Proton Therapy Center (PTC). The Proton Therapy Center is a freestanding ambulatory center with a three bay recovery area. Due to staffing, Magnet and Joint Commission requirements, it was determined that Certified Post Anesthesia Care nurses would be the preferred providers of nursing care. Certified nurses practice in accordance with ASPAN standards and practice recommendations in the care of the anesthetized pediatric patient population.

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Source: Journal of PeriAnesthesia Nursing - July 28, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: Yvette Rosenthal, Deborah White, Janelle Kister, Leo Flores, Sharon Carson, Jessica Roberts, Sharon Hampton Source Type: research