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OverviewAdmit One explains, in plain language, everything to expect in the hospital environment. Whether it's you or a loved one who is being admitted, you can use this insider's guide to understand as much as possible about the culture of a hospital, how it functions, and what to expect of your health care providers. After reading this book, you'll feel less intimidated and more in control of your care. All the things that doctors and nurses assume you know when you're admitted - but no one has actually told you - are outlined here. This thorough and insightful publication will help you learn: The duties of each member of your health care team. How your team works together to provide you with the best care possible. How the various hospital units and patient equipment function. What to expect from your nurses and what they expect from you. The key questions you must ask and to whom you should direct them. And much more! Full Product DetailsAuthor: Kati KleberPublisher: American Nurses Publishing Imprint: American Nurses Publishing ISBN: 9781558106550ISBN 10: 1558106553 Pages: 127 Publication Date: 30 May 2016 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsSection 1. Before Your Stay: Meet Your Health Care Team The Nursing Team: Nurses and Others The Nurses: General and Specialty Practitioners Many Types of Nurses Your Nurse’s Top Priority Nursing Reports, Schedules, and Staffing Report and Shift Change of Nurses Responsibilities of Nurses Nursing Interns and Students Unlicensed Assistive Personnel Unit Secretaries Nurses and Nursing FAQs The Medical Team: Doctors and Others Attending Physicians Consulting Physicians Medical Specialties and What the Specialists Do Surgical Specialties and What the Surgeons Do Other Members of the Medical Team More about Doctors How Doctors Schedule Work When Doctors See You Physician FAQs The Therapy Services Team Physical Therapists Occupational Therapists Speech Therapists Respiratory Therapists Other Members of the Health Care Team Pharmacists Registered Dieticians Chaplains Licensed Social Workers Case Managers Families, Loved Ones, and Visitors Section 2. Your Hospital Stay: Getting Admitted, Treated, and Discharged Five Main Routes to Hospital Admission Through the Emergency Department Emergency Department FAQs After Surgery Through a Procedural Area Inter-Facility Transfer The Parts and Departments of a Hospital The Emergency Department (ED) Levels of Care The Regular Nursing Floor Admit One: What You Must Know When Going to the Hospital– But No One Actually Tells You! Section 2. Your Hospital Stay: Getting Admitted, Treated, and Discharged (continued) The Parts and Departments of a Hospital (cont’d) Step-down Unit or Intermediate Unit Critical Care, Intensive Care, or ICU (Intensive Care Unit) Pre-Operative (Pre-Op) Operating Room (OR) Recovery Room/PACU (Post-Anesthesia Recovery Unit) Procedural Areas Other Areas for Tests and Scans Some Assorted In-Hospital Essentials All Patients Need to Know Equipment Most Likely to Be Encountered Interventions and Essential Information Medications in the Hospital A Few Words about Food in the Hospital Hospital Stay FAQs Some Basic Hospital Processes: Communication, Transfers, Discharges Section 3. My Personal Advice: A Nurse Speaks to You and Your Loved Ones Promote a Healing Environment Rest Establish a Spokesperson Advocate for Yourself Know Your Code Status The Hardest Work That Nurses Do Dealing with Information Overload Coping as Part of Healing What the Health Care Team Needs from You Section 4. During Your Stay: Your Information What Kinds of Information? Important Questions to Ask as You Begin Your Stay My Hospital Stay Starting Your Stay During Your Stay Doctors Taking Care of Me and Their Specialty (Daily) Nurses Taking Care of Me (Each Shift) Other Hospital Staff Taking Care of Me (Daily) Going Home Other Questions for My Health Care Team Recommended Reading IndexReviewsAuthor InformationKati Kleber, BSN, RN, CCRN, is a nationally certified critical care nurse who lives in Charlotte, North Carolina. The author of ANA’s Admit One and the self-published Becoming Nursey, and a blogger and podcaster on top nursing trends, Kati was recognized by the Charlotte Business Journal as “2015 Nurse of the Year.” A recipient of the Great 100 Nurses of North Carolina award, Kati has also been featured across a number of media outlets, including CNN, The Dr. Oz Show, U.S. News, The TODAY Show, and many more. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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