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by Sunny602, Jan 02, 2008 07:31PM
I guess it would depend on your organization's policy. At the hospital where I worked, pulse oximetery was always a part of the vital signs. I wish I could be more helpful...I would ask your supervisor to clarify things for you...Sunny
by Homenurse, Jan 08, 2008 08:47AM
To: Sunny602
Thanks for your response. I'll look through some policies. YAHOO!
by jt678, Jan 16, 2008 01:19PM
To: homenurse
In WV and OH we have to have a seperate order to obtain pulse ox readings with home visits.
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