LAUSR

Background Information: Our pre-admission screening process is generally performed by our pre-admission testing (PAT) registered nurses (RN’s). Pre-op and recovery room nurses often assist in screening patients during times of high census. We identified inconsistencies in obtaining pertinent information depending on which area was providing the screening. We were concerned that inconsistent information was not fully addressing anesthesia risk identification. To standardize this process, and consistently assess anesthesia risk, we developed an evidence-based screening tool for the pre-admit process.