Chart COPY Flashcards
(6 cards)
What is a Bundle in clinical tools?
A small set of evidence-based practices used as standards of care.
Example: Central Line Bundle for daily review and removal of unnecessary lines.
What is a Routine in clinical tools?
A series of standard actions followed in specific situations.
Example: Hourly rounding programs improve responsiveness and reduce falls.
What is a Checklist in clinical tools?
A list of reminders to prevent errors due to memory lapses.
Example: WHO Surgical Safety Checklist ensures correct patient, procedure, and incision site.
What is a Pathway in clinical tools?
Evidence-based algorithms for clinical management tailored to patient needs.
Example: Total Knee Arthroplasty Pathway outlines clinical milestones and timeframes.
What is a Protocol in clinical tools?
Predetermined steps for managing single conditions, adaptable to patient needs.
Example: Nurse-driven protocol for evaluating and discontinuing unnecessary urinary catheters.
What is a Guideline in clinical tools?
Evidence-based recommendations for managing or preventing specific diseases.
Example: Diabetes Mellitus Management Guideline for individualized blood glucose monitoring.
