A new initiative allows Hospitalists (floor or ED-IP) to place phased admission powerplan orders for a patient prior to their transfer from the ED. If the Hospitalists have placed orders in advance of the patient transfer from ED, ED providers will only initiate Phase I of the ED Transition of Care orders.
Example of admission powerplan orders placed by Hospitalist prior to transfer. Phase 1 is initiated and Phase 2 is in future state.
Inpatient RNs in the MedSurg, Limited Stay, and ICC units can initiate pre-planned admission orders (Phase 2) and provide continuity of care for the patient.
If the Hospitalists have not placed admission powerplan orders when the patient is ready to leave the ED service, the ED provider will initiate Phase II of the ED Transition of Care PowerPlan as was standard practice prior to this change.
Click here to view the workflow for this process.
ED and Hospitalist providers have each been given training specific to their roles. If you have questions, please contact Jen Weyandt or Deb Weimerskirch.
Effective July 26, 2022