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  • 1.  Pulse oximetry

    Posted 11-12-2023 11:28

    Hello Everyone, 

    Is anyone including Pulse oximetry as a part of their standard vital signs? 



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    Janette Morgan, MSN,RN,AMB-BC,HN-BC
    Director Community Care,
    The Valley Hospital,
    Ridgewood, New Jersey,
    973 427 7676
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  • 2.  RE: Pulse oximetry

    Posted 11-13-2023 07:35

    Hello Janette,

    I have seen Pulse Oximetry included as a 5th vital sign in many ambulatory care clinics. I also looked up Joint Commission guidance and "checking pulse oximetry doesn't require a provider's order and the use of pulse oximetry on a PRN basis may be viewed as a part of vital signs."  The standards state that "A therapist or nurse can use their clinical judgment to do an occasional pulse oximetry reading."  Pulse Oximetry - Order by Physician/Licensed Practitioner | Home Care | Provision of Care Treatment and Services PC | The Joint Commission

    Thanks,



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    Jami Falk MS RN-BSN CNML
    VHA OPC PCMO Chief Nurse
    VHA
    Bismarck ND
    (701)367-5431
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  • 3.  RE: Pulse oximetry

    Posted 11-23-2023 23:06
    Thank you everyone for your meaningful responses. This is a huge help. 

    Regards,
    Janette 



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  • 4.  RE: Pulse oximetry

    Posted 11-13-2023 08:13

    Our standard vital signs include Pulse Oximetry for all outpatient visits. 

     

    Ann Marie Matlock, RN, DNP, NE-BC

    Chief, Medical Surgical Specialties Services

    Captain, United States Public Health Service

    National Institutes of Health

    Clincial Center, Nursing Department

    10 Center Drive Room 2 B 15

    Bethesda, Maryland 20892

    Amatlock@cc.nih.gov

    301-451-1255 - office

    301-792-6148 - cell

     

     

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  • 5.  RE: Pulse oximetry

    Posted 11-13-2023 09:08

    Yes, we include pulse oximetry with our vital signs as a standard expectation.

    Cie cascone, msn, rn

    Clinical Educator

    Spira Care, LLC

    2300 Main St.

    Kansas City, MO 64108

    816-395-2062 OFFICE

    816-365-3368 MOBILE

    Cie.Cascone@SpiraCare.com




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    Cie Cascone MSN RN
    Corp Clinical Educator
    Spira Care
    Gardner KS
    (816)365-3368
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  • 6.  RE: Pulse oximetry

    Posted 11-13-2023 10:07

    yes we do except in our peds clinic we do not do it 100% of the time.  We typically will only do that if its a respiratory issue.  



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    Ryan Taylor MSN, RN, CPN, NE-BC
    Director of Medical Practice Management
    Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center
    Jasper, Indiana
    812-996-8489
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  • 7.  RE: Pulse oximetry

    Posted 11-13-2023 12:16

    Janette,

    The Pulse Oximetry reading is reading is included in vital signs at the Lee Health LPG ambulatory care locations.

    Diane Clifton
    Manager Nursing Professional Development
    Lee Health
    Fort Myers FL
    (239)343-6173



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    Diane Clifton
    Manager Nursing Professional Development
    Lee Health
    Fort Myers FL
    (239)634-3887
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  • 8.  RE: Pulse oximetry

    Posted 11-13-2023 15:08

    We use pulse oximetry now, but with the recent discovery of the racial bias of pulse oximetry I expect there to be more conversation coming soon.  If you haven't seen this study, Racial Bias in Pulse Oximetry Measurement | NEJM. 

    Best, 



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    Amy Cadoret MHA MSN NEA-BC AMB-BC
    Associate Nursing Officer
    Vanderbilt Center for Women's Health
    Co-Chair DEI committee AAACN
    Murfreesboro TN
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