Advanced Directives Policy for Vascular Surgery Patients

Guidelines and Implementation Protocol

Vascular Surgery

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Last updated: Mar 24, 2025

Purpose

To establish standardized procedures for handling advanced directives in vascular surgery patients and ensure compliance with patient wishes, legal requirements, and ethical standards.

Scope

This policy applies to all vascular surgery patients, healthcare providers, and staff involved in vascular surgical care.

Policy Components

1. Documentation Requirements

  • Verify existence of advanced directives during pre-surgical assessment
  • Obtain copies of current advanced directives
  • Scan documents into EMR within 24 hours of receipt
  • Document advanced directive status in pre-operative checklist

2. Patient Communication

  • Discuss advanced directives during initial surgical consultation
  • Review specific implications for vascular procedures
  • Document all discussions in patient record
  • Provide written materials about advanced directives

3. Perioperative Management

  • Confirm advanced directive status before induction
  • Place visible indicator in chart/EMR
  • Review specific directives relating to:
    • Resuscitation orders
    • Blood product administration
    • Emergency interventions
    • Mechanical circulation support

4. Staff Responsibilities

Surgeon

  • Review advanced directives with patient
  • Document understanding and agreement
  • Address conflicts between directives and surgical plan

Pre-operative Nurse

  • Verify documentation
  • Update EMR status
  • Communicate directives to surgical team

Anesthesia Team

  • Review directives before procedure
  • Document any modifications for perioperative period

Special Considerations

Emergency Situations

  • Protocol for emergency override
  • Documentation requirements
  • Communication with healthcare proxy

Modification Procedures

  • Process for temporary suspension
  • Reinstatement protocol post-procedure
  • Documentation requirements

Legal Compliance

  • State-specific requirements
  • HIPAA compliance measures
  • Documentation retention policy

Review and Updates

  • Annual policy review
  • Staff training requirements
  • Compliance monitoring

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