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Part
2:
Pain Policy Highlights
(Full
Policy Link)
The UMHS policy
is intended to assist practitioners in adhering to JCAHO standards.
Important Highlights from this policy are:
- Pain will
be assessed in patients
- A physician,
nurse, and/or other HCP will identify the presence of pain as
it relates to the purpose for a patient encounter at UMHHC
- Where appropriate,
pain intensity will be scored using standardized scales
- Scores
ranging from 0-10 are encouraged where appropriate
- Documentation
in the inpatient setting will be with other vital signs, while
pain scores in ambulatory care will appear in the clinic notes
- Ongoing assessment
is necessary to evaluate changes in pain intensity or character
as well as the effectiveness of treatment
- A variety
of pain management techniques will be employed i.e. pharmacologic
and non-pharmacologic
- Patients
and families will receive information regarding pain assessment
and management
- Orientation,
resource materials and ongoing opportunities will be provided
to educate paient care staff at all levels.
- QI monitoring
will be established
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