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Vcu Health: Adult & Pediatric Inpatient Pain Communication Guide (Algorithm), Veronica Nolden, Jessica Keiser

VCU Health Nursing

Abstract Related to Algorithm:

Description/Background

Improving pain management is a priority for all healthcare providers, yet the process for how pain is assessed, reported and resolved often lacks a defined process. This lack of structure can lead to delays in pain control for patients and frustrations within healthcare teams. In an effort to facilitate patient-centered care, an interdisciplinary workgroup was constructed to address this process.

Action

In order to eliminate delays and define a process for pain management, an interdisciplinary workgroup utilized performance improvement processes to develop a communication algorithm. The group membership included nurses, physicians, advanced practice providers, nursing …