BURAIDAH C ENTRAL H OSPITAL

Department : NURSING SERVICE

B. C. H.

DPP

Policy Index : New Replace Number : XXXXX PP-BCH-NR/GNR-029-DPP-E Title : NURSING ASSESSMENT FOR ADMISSION OF Number of Pages: 2 PEDIATRIC PATIENT Effective Date : Review Due : Applies to : 01-01-1432 H 01-12-1433 H All Nursing Staff

1. PURPOSE:

1.1
history.

To establish patient baseline data that includes physical, psychosocial and health

2. DEFINITIONS :
2.1 Pediatric patient is defined as age range from 01 year old to 12 years old. 2.2 Pedia assessment is an ongoing process that begins before patient is admitted, and continuous till discharge. 3. POLICY: 3.1 The admission assessment of pediatric patient on the unit, will be performed within the shift. 3.2 The patient must be re -assessed every two hours or more frequently, if patient condition indicates.

4. PROCEDURES:
4.1 How to to perform an assessment : 4.1.1 Begin with vital signs. 4.1.2 Ask the patient mother/carer how she / he feels. As you assess the body by system, observe for mobility. 4.2 General guidelines for assessment of pediatric patient.: 4.2.1 Interact with the child first. 4.2.2 Have all equipments ready and available. 4.2.3 Be flexible. A system approach is not always possible. Approval
Approved by: Ahmad Abdulla Al-Omar Hospital Director Page Number: 1/2 Stamp

Prepared by: Magdalena Venzuela Nurse Supervisor

Form Index: BCH-QM-009-E

4.2.4 Progress from least to most intrusive. 4.2.5 Use play when possible. 4.2.6 Alter positioning for childs comfort. 4.2.7 Involve the parents, they are the most important source of information you may have. 4.3 An initial assessment will be completed by the assigned nurse within the shift on which they are admitted ( not later than 8 hrs. after admission.)

4.3.1 The Nursing Assessment includes : 4.3.1.1 History / Health assessment. 4.3.1.2 Medical History. 4.3.1.3 Nutrition / Dietary Screen. 4.3.1.4 Infectious Disease Screen. 4.3.1.5 Dental Screen. 4.3.1.6 Allergies. 4.3.1.7 Functional. 4.3.1.8 Hygiene / Sleep Pattern. 4.3.1.9 Patient / Family Education. 4.3.1.10 Fall Risk. 4.3.1.11 Review of system.

5. FORMS & EQUIPMENT: 5.1 Hospital gown . 5.2 Admission form . 5.3 Pediatric Nursing Assessment form . 5.4 I.D. Card . 5.5 Thermometer . 5.6 BP Apparatus . 5.7 Stethoscope. 5.8 Hand Watch .
5.9 Weighing Scale.

6. REFERENCES:
6.1 MCH Policy And Procedure for Pediatric Patients. 7. APPENDIX:

7.1 N/A.
8. APPROVAL:

Policy Number: PP-BCH-NR/GNR-029-DPP-E

Title: NURSING ASSESSMENT FOR ADMISSION OF PEDIATRIC PATIENT

Page Number: 2/2

Approval Stamp

Form Index: BCH-QM-009-E

Name Prepared by: Magdalena Venzuela 1. Abdullah Obeid Al-Harby Reviewed by: 2. Ehab El Husseiny 3. Manae Al-Belaihy Approved by: Ahmad Abdulla Al-Omar

Position Nurse Supervisor Nursing Director QM Director Medical Director Hospital Director

Signature

Date
22-11-1431 H 24-11-1431 H 29-11-1431 H 29-11-1431 H 01-12-1433 H

Policy Number: PP-BCH-NR/GNR-029-DPP-E

Title: NURSING ASSESSMENT FOR ADMISSION OF PEDIATRIC PATIENT

Page Number: 3/2

Approval Stamp

Form Index: BCH-QM-009-E