Protocols in the Ambulatory setting

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Stacie Ethington
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Protocols in the Ambulatory setting

Hello,
Do you utilize protocols in the Ambulatory setting? If so--could you give a few examples? Do you use an "Initiate Protocol" order?

We have several inpatient protocols, but have some providers interested in expanding to the ambulatory space.

Thanks,
Stacie Ethington MSN, RN
Nebraska Medicine