We have an overutilization of sitters in our hospital and are working to decrease the use of them. I would like to revise our tool we use to assess the need for a sitter, but am having trouble finding one that is relevant for pediatrics.
Because of the diverse population the PMB unit that function as a peds med surg, infant special care, and well baby/mother couplet, the unit created a special tool for adequately staff the unit. The only time the unit utilizes a 1:1 sitter is if the patient was admitted due to drug OD, suicide risk or potential violent behavior.