Heather Corrion
May 2024
Heather
Corrion
,
BSN, CEN
PreOp, PACU
Northern Arizona Healthcare - Verde Valley Medical Center
Cottonwood
,
AZ
United States

 

 

 

The patient, the patient's ride, and the community were kept from potential harm because of Heather's quick observation and follow through.
Heather Corrion was taking a patient to the front entrance for discharge after their surgical procedure. The patient's ride required assistance into building and was found to be slurring words with an unsteady gait. Heather called her charge nurse to inform her of the situation. The Charge Nurse informed the House Supervisor of the situation and engaged security.

Heather kept the patient in the facility with her until Security arrived. The patient's ride was determined to be intoxicated. Heather arranged for alternate transportation for the patient. The patient, the patient's ride, and the community were kept from potential harm because of Heather's quick observation and follow through.