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	Counseling Documentation Sticker Publication #: MO-06-35-ACM These chart stickers are designed to be printed on Avery labels number 5263 and will print 10 labels to a sheet. Stickers measure 2" x 4" smokecessationstickers.pdf
	Smoking Stop Sign Poster Publication #: MO-06-40-ACM Tobacco use remains the single most preventable cause of death in the US. Display this reminder in physician/staff working areas to help motivate identification of smokers and initiate counseling on smoking cessation programs. stop sign.pdf
	How to Meet the SCIP VTE 1 & 2 Measures for QIOs and Physicians The webinar, “How to Meet the SCIP VTE 1 & 2 Measures for QIOs and Physicians,” presented by Dale W. Bratzler, DO, MPH, the medical director for the Patient Safety QIOSC, showcases specific ways your hospitals can improve the SCIP VTE measures. Bratzler has been instrumental in developing the SCIP measures through his work with the SCIP Steering Committee and the SCIP Technical Experts Panel. Bratzler_Nov 2009.pdf scip_vte_webinar.wrf
	VTE Prophylaxis Order Set Shared by Dr. Michael Cox from Primaris’ June VTE webinar, this Rule Out form has been successfully used in hospitals to document the selection of appropriate VTE prophylaxis steps. Rule Out VTE Form_Cox.pdf Customizeable Rule_Out_VTEP_Form.doc
	Hospital Acquired VTE Incidence Calculator Publication #: MO-09- 21 SCIP This Excel calculator estimates the number of hospital-acquired VTE, the proportion that are potentially preventable, and provides a graphical representation comparing your data. Visually illustrating the potential opportunities for change can develop your hospital’s drive for quality improvement in the areas of VTE prophylaxis. Hospital_Acquired VTE Incidence Calculator.xls
	Consumer Tips for Safer Surgery This document, developed by the Oklahoma Foundation for Medical Quality, guides patients in discussing their surgery with healthcare providers. Consumer Tip Sheet09.pdf
	Insulin and Blood Glucose Monitoring Orders Publication #: MO-09-10-SCIP This order set for glucose management protocol outlines the appropriate regimen that needs to be taken the day of surgery in terms of meal schedules. It includes a guideline for general insulin dosing recommendations. Insulin and Blood Sugar09.pdf
	Peri-operative Glucose Management Protocol Publication #: MO-09-09-SCIP This glucose management protocol tool describes the steps that should be taken depending on the pre op blood sugar obtained the day of surgery. PeriOperative Glucose Management Protocol.pdf
	"DVT: Could you be at risk?" Flyer Publication #: MO-08-27-SCIP Inform patients about deep-vein thrombosis risk factors and symptoms using this flyer. dvt risk handout.pdf
	Time Out! Surgical Safety Checklist Publication #: MO-08-26-CSIP Use this checklist to verify procedure, site/side and correct prophylactic antibiotic. time-out-checklist.pdf
	SCIP Change Package Publication #: MO-08-21-SCIP Use this change package to develop strategies to improve surgical care at your hospital. SCIP change package.pdf
	"Prepare for Your Surgery" Brochure Publication #: MO-08-24-SCIP This patient education brochure gives more information about getting ready for surgery and provides tips for care after surgery. prepare for surgery brochure 08-.pdf
	Antibiotic Discontinuation Chart Sticker Publication #: MO-08-23-SCIP Use these chart stickers to document what time antibiotics should be discontinued following surgery. The chart stickers are set up to be printed on Avery labels number 5263 and will print 10 labels to a sheet. Stickers measure 2” x 4”. anbx disc stickers.pdf
	Pocket Cards: VTE Prophylaxis Selection for Surgery Publication #: MO-09-30-SCIP These physician pocket cards measure 3 1/4 x 6 inches and cover VTE prophylaxis selection. Updated November 2009. SCIP VTE pocket card_Nov 2009.pdf
	Recommended VTE Prophylaxis Surgery Selection Publication #: MO-08-36-SCIP This grid simplifies recommended methods of VTE prophylaxis. Updated November 2008. VTE Prophylaxis Selection Grid.pdf
	Fact Card 4 - Where Should Sugar Be? Publication #: MO-06-33-SCIP Cardiac surgery patients should have controlled 6 a.m. serum glucose greater than or equal to 200 mg/dL on postoperative day 1 and day 2. Use this 4x6 postcard to educate or remind staff. SCIP postcard 4.pdf
	Fact Card 3 - Where Should Antibiotics Be? Publication #: MO-06-32-SCIP For surgical patients, antibiotics should be administered within 1 hour of incision and discontinued within 24 hours of surgery (48 hours for cardiac surgery). Use this 4x6 postcard to educate or remind staff. SCIP postcard 3.pdf
	Fact Card 2 - Where Should Thermometers Be? Publication #: MO-06-31-SCIP Use this 4x6 postcard to educate or remind staff to monitor postoperative temperatures for colorectal patients. Supplies are limited. SCIP postcard 2.pdf
	Fact Card 1 - Where Should Razors Be? Publication #: MO-06-10-SCIP Use this 4x6 postcard to educate or remind staff of proper hair removal techniques. Supplies are limited. SCIP postcard 1.pdf
	Top Ten SCIP Tips Publication #: MO-08-18-SCIP Use these 10 tips to improve surgical care in your hospital. top_10_scip_tips.pdf