Nurse Executive Resource Manual
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DECEMBER 2002, VOL 76, NO 6 a good study guide for any phar- macology examination. This book is available fiom Chicago Review Presshdepen- dent Publishers Group, 814 N Franklin St, Chicago, IL 60610; http://www.ipgbook.com VlCKlE SNYDER RN, CNOR STAFF NURSHARDIOVASCUIAR OR ST BERNARD'S RECIONAL MEDICAL CENTER JONESBORO, ARK NURSE EXECUTIVE RESOURCE MANUAL By Jdiun S. A. Cicatiello 2001, 8 sections $249 loose-leaf binder 'T' his manual was designed to 1 be a quick referencefor ing to the demands of an ever- changing health care environ- ment. Decreases in reimburse- ment to health care institutions and the nursing shortage have resulted in workforce reductions. In addition, as health care institu- tions reorganize, more responsi- bilities are being delegated to fewer senior executives. The manual's goal is to provide sam- ple documents that are current understanding and respond- and can be shared with nurse executives, managers, and educa- tors to help them implement suc- cesshl programs and policies. The manual is divided into eight sections-administration, resource management, ambulatory services, patient care, home care, long-term care, centers of excel- lence, and new waves. Infor- mation technology has and will continue to affect the health care environment. The chapter on new waves provides nurse executives with information technology resources. Each section includes samples of policies and proce- dures,job descriptions, staffig strategies, sample wellness pro- grams, and clinical models. The sample documents were provided by more than 40 health care pro- fessionals who are academically prepared and clinically experi- enced and who work in leading roles in a variety of health care institutions nationwide. Included in the manual are eight written examinations, one for each section of the manual, that can be completed and submit- ted for contact hours. Each exami- nation provides two to three con- tact hours. Successful completion of all eight will provide the reader with 18 contact hours. This resource manual uses a loose-leaf format that allows for the easy addition of updates. The materials will be expanded, updated, and refined through annual supplements that address new regulations and issues regarding patient care, adminis- tration, and resource manage- ment. A CD-ROM is included that contains the manual's printed contents as well as hundreds of additional sample forms, policies, and procedures. I recommend this resource manual. It is clearly written, easy to understand, and designed for ease of use. It can be a usehl resource for both experienced managers and for those who recently have been promoted to a management or educational role. This book is available from Aspen Publishers, Inc, 200 Orchard Dr, Suite 200, Gaithersburg, MD 20878; http://www.aspenpublishers.com. GWENDOLYN WATKINS RN, PHD, CNOR MANAQER NURSINQ EDUCAllON AND WIUTV WEST SUBURBAN HEALTH CARE OAK PARK. ILL Forehead Optimal Site for Pulse Oximetry In Cold Conditions Research presented at the American Society of Anesthesiologists meeting, held Oct 12-16,2002, found that the forehead is the optimal site for measur- ing pulse oximetry during conditions of low p e f i - sion, according to an Oct 18,2002, news release from Nellcor. The study investigatedthe effects of low per- hsion on pulse amplitude at various sensor sites. Three groups of volunteers were studied under normal conditions (ie, 74" F, 23" C) and 45 minutes after they had acclimated to a cold temperature (ie, 58" F, 14" C) to induce peripheral vasoconstriction. Pulse oximetry was measured in the first group of volunteers using a forehead sensor, an ear sensor pro- totype, and four finger sensors. In the second group, pulse oximetry was measured using a forehead sensor and eight finger sensors. The pulse oximetry of the third goup of volunteers was measured using con- ventional ear sensors. Investigators discovered that pulse amplitude was not significantly affected by cold-inducedvasoconstrictionwhen using forehead sensors. Study Concludes Forehead Optimal Pulse Oximetry Site During Conditions of Low Perfusion (news re/ease, Pleasanton, Calif: Nellcor, Oct 18, 2002) hip:/, .prnewswire.com (accessed 2 1 Ocf 2002). 1099 AORN JOURNAL
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DECEMBER 2002, VOL 76, NO 6
a good study guide for any phar- macology examination.
This book is available fiom Chicago Review Presshdepen- dent Publishers Group, 8 14 N Franklin St, Chicago, IL 60610; http://www.ipgbook.com
VlCKlE SNYDER RN, CNOR
STAFF NURSHARDIOVASCUIAR OR ST BERNARD'S RECIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
JONESBORO, ARK
NURSE EXECUTIVE RESOURCE MANUAL By Jdiun S. A. Cicatiello 2001, 8 sections $249 loose-leaf binder
'T' his manual was designed to 1 be a quick referencefor
ing to the demands of an ever- changing health care environ- ment. Decreases in reimburse- ment to health care institutions and the nursing shortage have resulted in workforce reductions. In addition, as health care institu- tions reorganize, more responsi- bilities are being delegated to fewer senior executives. The manual's goal is to provide sam- ple documents that are current
understanding and respond-
and can be shared with nurse executives, managers, and educa- tors to help them implement suc- cesshl programs and policies.
The manual is divided into eight sections-administration, resource management, ambulatory services, patient care, home care, long-term care, centers of excel- lence, and new waves. Infor- mation technology has and will continue to affect the health care environment. The chapter on new waves provides nurse executives with information technology resources. Each section includes samples of policies and proce- dures, job descriptions, staffig strategies, sample wellness pro- grams, and clinical models. The sample documents were provided by more than 40 health care pro- fessionals who are academically prepared and clinically experi- enced and who work in leading roles in a variety of health care institutions nationwide.
Included in the manual are eight written examinations, one for each section of the manual, that can be completed and submit- ted for contact hours. Each exami- nation provides two to three con- tact hours. Successful completion
of all eight will provide the reader with 18 contact hours.
This resource manual uses a loose-leaf format that allows for the easy addition of updates. The materials will be expanded, updated, and refined through annual supplements that address new regulations and issues regarding patient care, adminis- tration, and resource manage- ment. A CD-ROM is included that contains the manual's printed contents as well as hundreds of additional sample forms, policies, and procedures.
I recommend this resource manual. It is clearly written, easy to understand, and designed for ease of use. It can be a usehl resource for both experienced managers and for those who recently have been promoted to a management or educational role.
This book is available from Aspen Publishers, Inc, 200 Orchard Dr, Suite 200, Gaithersburg, MD 20878; http://www.aspenpublishers.com.
GWENDOLYN WATKINS RN, PHD, CNOR
MANAQER NURSINQ EDUCAllON AND WIUTV WEST SUBURBAN HEALTH CARE
OAK PARK. ILL
Forehead Optimal Site for Pulse Oximetry In Cold Conditions Research presented at the American Society of Anesthesiologists meeting, held Oct 12-16,2002, found that the forehead is the optimal site for measur- ing pulse oximetry during conditions of low pefi- sion, according to an Oct 18,2002, news release from Nellcor. The study investigated the effects of low per- hsion on pulse amplitude at various sensor sites.
Three groups of volunteers were studied under normal conditions (ie, 74" F, 23" C) and 45 minutes after they had acclimated to a cold temperature (ie, 58" F, 14" C) to induce peripheral vasoconstriction. Pulse oximetry was measured in the first group of volunteers using a forehead sensor, an ear sensor pro-
totype, and four finger sensors. In the second group, pulse oximetry was measured using a forehead sensor and eight finger sensors. The pulse oximetry of the third goup of volunteers was measured using con- ventional ear sensors. Investigators discovered that pulse amplitude was not significantly affected by cold-induced vasoconstriction when using forehead sensors.
Study Concludes Forehead Optimal Pulse Oximetry Site During Conditions of Low Perfusion (news re/ease, Pleasanton, Calif: Nellcor, Oct 18, 2002) h i p : / , .prnewswire.com (accessed 2 1 Ocf 2002).
1099 AORN JOURNAL
