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ROUGH DRAFT: Loop Implant Procedure Workflow

Patient Identification and Pre-Procedure Check

o Confirm patient’s full name and date of birth using two identifiers

o Verify and document allergies

o Verify procedure and consent form is signed and complete

2. Patient Preparation

o Walk patient to ACU bathroom

o Provide:

 Hospital gown

 Hair cover and shoe cover

 Belongings bag for clothes and personal items o Instruct patent to:

Instruct patent to:

 Remove everything from the waist up

 Put on a hospital gown open to the front

 Place personal belonging in the bag 3. Transfer to Procedure Room

Transfer to Procedure Room

o Walk patient to the procedure room once ready

o Assist patient onto the procedure table.

o Bring pillow from ACU

o Prep and monitoring:

 Attach ECG leads, blood pressure cuff, pulse oximeter.

 Ensure comfort and explain each step 4. During Procedure

4. During Procedure

o Maintain patient comfort and safety

o Monitor vital signs throughout 5. Post-procedure Care

5. Post-procedure Care

o Remove ECG stickers and blood pressure cuff

o Assess the insertion site for bleeding or swelling

o Ensure patient is stable before ambulation 6. Recovery and Discharge

6. Recovery and Discharge

o Walk patient back to the bathroom to change into personal clothing

o Assist as needed for safety

o Accompany patient to the waiting room

o Provide discharge instructions for wound care and follow up. Device instructions given by the company representative 7. Documentation

7. Documentation

o Document completion of all steps, including consent, monitoring, patient tolerance and discharge condition 8. Discharge patient from the facility

8. Discharge patient from the facility

o In Epic Status board highlight patient’s name

o Go to “Patient Movement” and select “Discharge” as the disposition

o Verify discharge location and time