Selected Q&A on Bed Control Matrix Flowchart
- Does the admission preregistration process for the patient begin by telephone before the day of admit?
Only three participants answered no.
- How many computer screens must be used for this admission information?
Answers range from three to 27.
- If any, how many paper forms must the parent complete for the admission
registration?
Answers range from none to five.
- Who does the admission history and physical?
Mostly RNs, but in two cases, nurse practitioners or MDs.
- Who escorts admits from emergency department (ED) to unit?
Primarily ED nurses, although some facilities use technicians or care assistants.
Other questions
- Where is initial patient screening done?
- Who coordinates admission testing?
- Who notifies the receiving unit and how?
- Who is responsible for getting the room cleaned?
- If the correct bed is not in the room, who is notified and who is responsible for getting the correct bed in place?
- Where do the patient and family wait if a room isn’t available?
- Who orders home care?
- Who does patient and family teaching?
- Who schedules follow-up appointments?
Source: Medical Management Planning, Bainbridge Island, WA, and National Association of Children’s Hospitals and Related Institutions, Alexandria, VA.
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