Collaborative Care of Patients During PACU Holds

High quality, safe patient care is our priority at the Cleveland Clinic. Communication between all members of the care team is vital to provide safe, high quality care. Occasionally, there is a delay in the transfer of patients from the OR to PACU. This event is referred to as a PACU Hold. Once surgery is complete and all notes and orders are entered, the surgeon is not required to remain in the OR. Usually, an in-person report from the surgeon offers a chance, not only for the surgeon to discuss individualized findings and care of the patient, but allows the PACU nurse to ask questions regarding the plan of care.

Source: Journal of PeriAnesthesia Nursing - July 31, 2019 Category: Nursing Authors: Colleen M. Cummins, Jackie Bates, Erica Stefanik Tags: ASPAN National Conference Abstract Source Type: research