Overcoming Communication Barriers During the Pre-Procedure Evaluation

The Pre-Procedure Evaluation (PPE) phone program interviews patients scheduled for elective surgery or procedures requiring anesthesia. The PPE nurse obtains the patient ’s medical and surgical history, list of medications, and completes the nursing assessment. The information is reviewed by the anesthesia staff prior to the procedure. The intent of PPE is for the anesthesia team to access fitness for surgery and develop a specific individualized plan of care to e nsure a safe anesthetic with positive outcomes.
Source: Journal of PeriAnesthesia Nursing - Category: Nursing Authors: Tags: ASPAN National Conference Abstract Source Type: research