Patient Care Guidelines
Clinical Protocols
Mandatory
Complete patient assessment within 30 minutes of admission
Document all patient interactions in EHR system within 24 hours
Follow WHO hand hygiene guidelines before and after patient contact
Obtain informed consent for all procedures and treatments
Medication & Prescription Guidelines
Patient Safety
Critical
Use electronic prescription system for all medication orders
Follow the "Five Rights" of medication administration
Check for drug allergies and interactions before prescribing
Use generic names unless brand name is specifically required
Emergency & Code Blue Protocols
Emergency
Time-Sensitive
Respond to Code Blue within 5 minutes
Follow ACLS protocols for cardiac arrest situations
Designate team leader in all emergency situations
Complete incident report within 2 hours of emergency
Documentation & Record Keeping
Administrative
Compliance
Sign all electronic records with digital signature
Maintain confidentiality per HIPAA regulations
Complete discharge summaries within 48 hours
Use standardized medical terminology and abbreviations
Ethical & Professional Conduct
Ethical
Professional
Maintain professional boundaries with patients
Declare conflicts of interest when they arise
Participate in continuous medical education (minimum 50 hours/year)
Respect patient autonomy and cultural beliefs
Infection Control Protocols
Safety
Mandatory
Use appropriate PPE for all patient contacts
Follow isolation protocols for infectious diseases
Report all needlestick injuries immediately
Participate in annual infection control training