Please remind the nurse to enter the order when a patient is being discharged, regardless of the form of discharge (expired, sent out to the ER, sent out from HD to the ER, sent out from an MD visit to the ER, AMA, etc.). This has been an issue.
Answer (1)
To phrase the instruction using correct grammar, you can say:
"Please remind the nurse to enter an order whenever a patient is being discharged. This includes all forms of discharge, such as when a patient has expired, been sent out to the ER, transferred from Hemodialysis (HD) to the ER, sent out from a medical doctor's (MD) visit to the ER, or discharged Against Medical Advice (AMA). This has been an ongoing issue."
Breakdown:
Clarification: The sentence clearly specifies that nurses need to be reminded to enter orders upon any form of patient discharge.
Inclusion: Various types of discharges are included (e.g., expired, sent to ER, AMA), ensuring thorough coverage of all situations.
Use of Articles: "the nurse" specifies which nurse, and "an order" refers to a general action that needs to be completed.
Verb Tense: The verb "is being discharged" is in the present continuous tense, indicating the action should take place at the time of discharge.
Overall, this rephrased sentence clarifies the instruction and maintains professional language suitable for a healthcare setting.
