Common Inpatient Procedures

There are a variety of procedures done on the inpatient unit under a provider’s scope of practice which include core, specific and proctored categories. Procedures need to be documented and some require consents to be completed. You can use pre-completed Raven procedure notes, document procedures as a free text within a note, or documented a procedure in a separate note. The following is a list of procedures that are regarded as appropriate to perform inpatient.

LP: This is more commonly done in the ER on the way to NW but is done either in the Peds Treatment room or if adult, in the patient room.

I&D: same as above but conscious sedation is not an option on NW. Usually local anesthesia only is used or IV anxiolytics can be added for patient comfort.

Nexplanon: This family planning option is only done by a Nexplanon-certified provider

Joint Aspiration/Injection: same as “LP” above

Wound Care/Debridement: This is done by all members of the healthcare team including but not limited to the physician, nurse, wound care RN, and PT.

Paracentesis: appropriate with proper credentialing & clinical situation; also consider US suite or ER

Thoracentesis: same as above

Central Line: same as above

Intubation: same as above