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ADMISSION PROCEDURE FOR PATIENT IN HOSPITAL.pptx

In this presentation, the admission procedure for patients entering a hospital or ward. it defines admission as allowing a patient to stay in hospital. It includes definition, purpose, types, procedure and role of nurse.

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Ms. Aanal Christian M.sc nursing
Definition ADMISSION : “Admission is the process by which a patient enters a hospital or healthcare facility for treatment, investigation, or care.” Or “Admission is the process of receiving a patient into the hospital for medical, surgical or nursing care.”
Indication • Therapeutic aspect for treatment of any acute or chronic disease • For observation of the status of client • For diagnostic need • For surgical interventions • On an emergency basis • For conditions requiring expert care
Purpose of Admission: • To provide medical and nursing care • To diagnose and treat illness • To observe the patient’s condition • To perform surgery or special procedures • To make the patient feel comfortable and secure • To prevent complications • To help the patient adjust to hospital environment
TYPES In hospital practice, admission may also be classified according to legal and administrative conditions: 1. Regular / Normal Admission • Patient is admitted with doctor’s order. • Follows hospital rules and procedures.
2. Emergency Admission • Patient admitted immediately due to critical condition. • Formalities may be completed later.
3. Routine (Planned) Admission • Patient is admitted in advance for planned treatment or investigation. • Date and time are decided earlier. • Example: elective surgery, diagnostic tests.
4. Transfer Admission • Patient is transferred from one ward to another or from another hospital for specialized care. • Example: from general ward to ICU.
5. Day-Care / Ambulatory Admission • Patient is admitted for a short period (less than 24 hours) for minor procedures. • Example: minor surgery, chemotherapy.
STEPS OF ADMISSION PROCEDURE Prepare a clean and neat admission room with all the necessary items per the need of the patient. Prepare an appropriate type of bed with adequate adjusted height of the bed. Welcome the patient and his or her family with warm approach and check his or her identity to ensure that right patient is admitted in unit.
Make the patient comfortable in bed and provide him or her with hospital clothes and ensure adequate privacy. Assess the vital signs, obtain brief initial nursing assement and make an observation for significant clinical findings. The laboratory samples also may be sent to physician's prescription and prescribed hospital policy Orient the patient and family with ward, ward routine supportive hospital facilities, and hospitals policies
Record all the basic information in patient's record and report the relevant information to physician or immediate supervisor if needed. Clearly mention admission date time, patient's details, complaints of the clients, informed consent, where valuables are given, any allergies, patient's mental status, and progress after being intervened . Record in admission register treatment book, report book medico-legal case (MLC) register, update ward census and nurse's notes.
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS DURING ADMISSION • When the patient is admitted in critical condition. • collect only the most important information. • Arrange for trolley, wheel chair, and so on. • if a sick patient is expected to be admitted. • In case of unknown client, keep their clothing and ables safely and label them. • Inform the police departinent , Never leave the patient alone in the casualty.
• A female client should never be left alone with male attendant. • All jewelry should be removed at the time of admission Keep all the valuables (white and yellow metals) with labels and under custody. • MLCs should have the "MLC" stamp and the notified MLC number in the case's sheet.
• While admitting an infant or a small child, provide emotional support for both the child and the parents. • Speak slowly and clearly when talking to the elderly clients because of their decreased hearing sense.
Role of Nurse in Admission: • Prepare admission bed • Welcome and identify the patient • Assess physical and psychological condition • Record vital signs • Take nursing history • Label patient belongings • Explain ward rules and routines • Complete admission records
ADMISSION PROCEDURE FOR PATIENT IN HOSPITAL.pptx