Hospitalist Interdisciplinary Rounds

Dr. Kiran Lukose, hospitalist at UF Shands, is conducting rounds at the bedside of Mr. Coon who has diabetic neuropathy, peripheral vascular disease and stepped on a nail resulting in infection of his toe. He is joined by bedside nurse Anesa Meadors and nurse clinical leader Tiffany LeGault. First Dr. Lukos updates the patient and nurses on the progress of Mr. Coon's hospital care, followed by Nurse Meadors relaying key components of nursing care using the mnemonic TEMP - Tubes - IV lines, urinary catheter, E - eating, exercise, excretion, M - monitoring frequency including telemetry, vital signs, blood tests P - pain control and plan for the day. Dr. Lukose asks the patient if he has any questions and examines him. Finally Nurse LeGault writes the plans for the day on the whiteboard.