Great Catch OR Team!

Kendra Bolt, Ashley Chaffin, and Carmon Shelton identified that a patient scheduled for a fem-pop procedure was confused and not fully oriented, raising concerns about her ability to provide informed consent. Although consents had been signed, staff recognized they were not legally valid, as consent was obtained from an individual who was not the patient’s MPOA or next of kin.

Nursing appropriately escalated the concern, consulted the OR Manager, and halted progression of care until valid consent could be obtained from the patient’s son, identified as next of kin. This intervention prevented an invasive procedure from proceeding without legal authorization, ensuring patient safety, ethical care, and regulatory compliance.

Thank you, Kendra, Ashley, and Carmon, for your excellent teamwork and commitment to doing the right thing for our patients!