Staffing Recommendations for Post-procedure care
• An RN is required to monitor patients who have received sedation until the patient
is stabilized and to assess for adverse events related to the endoscopic procedure.
• Once the patient is stable, post-procedure activities such as providing food or
drinks and assistance in changing clothes can be performed by an RN, LPN or
UAP.
• The ratio of RNs to patients in the post-procedure setting is variable depending on
the acuity of the patients.