Vol. IX, No. 6Archive > June, 2008

Ideas That Work

Save with Temp Strips

Place a temperature strip on the forehead of patients of all ages as they enter your pre-operative area, and leave the strip on throughout their stay — even after discharge. The many benefits of this practice include:

 
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