Specifications include, but are not limited to: TVendor will provide patient sitters to William R. Sharpe, Jr. Hospital (WRSJH) and Mildred Mitchell-Bateman Hospital (MMBH) 24/7//365. Patient Sitters duties will be inclusive of, but not limited to, conducting patient safety rounds, performing patient observations, and hall monitoring. Patient safety rounds and patient observations should be performed in accordance with Doctor ordered observations (“CCO”, 1:1, 2:1, etc.). Patient safety rounds and observations must be completed using all Hospital required documentation. Patient sitters will report any issues, changes or discrepancies noted on patient safety rounds, or during patient observations to the appropriate staff. Patient Sitters will be assigned to specific patients in accordance with the Hospitals' Level of Observation policy, which is attached hereto as Exhibit B. Sitters will Interact routinely with patients, observe behavior patterns and communicate significant observations to Charge RN and or Treatment Team. Document information regarding patient care and behavior as required in policy and procedure. Sitters will supervise patients going to and from treatment areas and in special care areas as assigned, such as Temporary Medical Leave (TML), patient/family visits, patient transports. Sitters will assist nursing staff in responding to emergency situations. Sitters will maintain confidentiality in accordance with established policy and procedure and standards of care. Sitters will review and adhere to all departmental/facility policies, state and federal law. Sitters will monitor and document the monitoring of different patient observational levels, i.e. 15 minute checks, close constant observation or 1:1 observation of patients with appropriate hand off communication.
