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Initiating Sleep Apnea Protocol - Nursing
Adults
S.T.O.P. score of 2 or higher on Admission History documentation
Put “At Risk” label on chart
Notify physician of risk and obtain order for protocol
Initiate and follow protocol
Children
Patient meets any Sleep Apnea Risk Indicator on Admission History documentation
Put “At Risk” label on chart
Notify physician of risk and obtain order for protocol
Initiate and follow protocol
Initiating Respiratory Care Sleep Apnea Protocol
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Respiratory Care
Adults and Children when indicated by Sleep Apnea Protocol (nursing protocol)
Respiratory therapist evaluates patient and notifies physician
if
positive air pressure
(PAP) therapy is indicated and obtains order for protocol
Respiratory therapist initiates PAP therapy according to age-appropriate protocol
Respiratory therapist assesses patient each shift, adjusting PAP therapy as necessary
Discharging Patients with Risk of Sleep Apnea
Schedule sleep medicine evaluation and/or sleep study with Saint Joseph Sleep Wellness
Center or sleep professional of patient’s choice.
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