Emma Sears, RN, Milford Campus Pre-Op/PACU, was performing an assessment on a patient for an elective orthopedic surgery when the patient mentioned she’d had a sore calf for a few weeks. Sears’ attention to detail and questioning attitude prompted her to escalate her concern to the provider. When an ultrasound showed a lower extremity deep vein thrombosis, Sears helped arrange an immediate vascular consult. Thanks to her use of CHAMP behaviors, the patient had the testing and treatment she needed in a timely manner.
Madeline McNeil, RN, Andrew McCauley, RN, and Danielle Capone, respiratory therapist, Heart and Vascular Center Cardiovascular Labs were performing routine safety checks before an elective procedure. The patient could not state her name and repeated answers inappropriate for the questions. Suspecting a neurological event, the staff performed a bedside stroke assessment that showed concerning symptoms. The team notified the provider; the Rapid Response Team was called; and a stroke code activated. Imaging showed a new infarct. Thanks to the team’s use of Attention to Detail, Handoff Effectively, Mentor Each other – 200% Accountability and Practice and Accept a Questioning Attitude, the patient was treated for a new, critical issue in a timely manner.
Perspectives | October 3, 2024
