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Here is some sample content from PACU Narcotics:

	POLICY: Narcotics shall be given only on the order of the Anesthesiologist/Surgeon. Narcotics used in the PACU shall be signed out immediately on the Narcotic Control Sheet. Patients receiving narcotics shall stay in the PACU at least 30 minutes after administration of the drug. Exception: An order from the Anesthesiologist/Surgeon to discharge earlier. Effectiveness of pain medication will be documented. Any medication not used must be documented on Narcotic Control Sheet with two 2 licensed signatures. Narcotics ordered by the Anesthesiologist/Surgeon must be given as directed...
Second excerpt:
	...be given as directed only, i.e., route, time interval between dosages. All narcotics will be recorded on the patient's PACU record and signed by the RN giving the medication. Time, route and dosage shall be documented. SUBJECT:PACU NARCOTICSREFERENCE #7015PAGE: 1DEPARTMENT: POST ANESTHESIA CARE UNIT OF: 1EFFECTIVE: APPROVED BY: REVISED: ...