As the health care industry’s most comprehensive library of customizable policy and procedure templates, MCN Healthcare’s Ambulatory Services Environment of Care Manual includes this customizable template, Patient Orientation. MCN’s policy library helps you meet compliance with Joint Commission and federal regulations including CMS, CDC, OSHA, OIG, HIPAA and more.

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Here is some sample content from Patient Orientation:

	POLICY: Every patient is given an initial orientation by the Nursing staff. This orientation shall include information about the following: Facility Environment: The location of call lights, control switches, restroom and changing closets, if applicable. Instructions shall be given for the use of any equipment or item. Patients shall be encouraged to report any faulty equipment or unsafe conditions. Facility Policies: Patients with valuables shall be informed to give them to their family. Patients shall be informed of the no smoking policy. Patients shall be encouraged to report any...
Second excerpt:
	...of facility policies. Policies concerning visitors shall be explained. Facility Procedures: Patients shall be oriented to consent procedures. All procedures shall be explained to the patient prior to preparation. Patients shall be informed of routine facility procedures. Patients shall be encouraged to report any unsafe procedures. Facility Drills: Each facility drill shall be explained to prevent the patient from experiencing any panic or discomfort. SUBJECT: PATIENT...