MCN’s customizable template, Pediatric Prescreening, is taken from our Outpatient Surgery and Ambulatory Services Policy and Procedure Manual. MCN Healthcare’s proven policy and procedure templates, competencies and compliance tools have assisted more than 20,000 health care organizations worldwide meet their regulatory compliance goals.

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Here is some sample content from Pediatric Prescreening:

	PURPOSE: To prepare for pediatric cases. POLICY: The Outpatient Surgery RN will interview the parents/caregivers over the phone 72 hours before surgery. The Outpatient Surgery RN will also call the parents/caregivers 24 hours before surgery to evaluate the child's present health status i.e., symptoms of cold, fever, reinforce NPO orders, time of arrival, directions and answer any other questions. PROCEDURE: The RN will obtain the following information: Child's medical history History of prematurity or respiratory problems Allergies Current medications, herbal supplements Assess...
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	...medications, herbal supplements Assess child's emotional well being, i.e., past experience with physicians, hospitals Patient information will be documented on the nursing assessment form. Concerns will be brought to the attention of the child's physician and anesthesiologist. NOTE: Premature infants may not be suitable for ambulatory surgery, due to immature respiratory capabilities, temperature control ability and gag reflexes. SUBJECT:PEDIATRIC PRESCREENINGREFERENCE #2005PAGE: ...