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<p class="MsoNormal">In response to a DNV citation, <b><span style="color:red">effective Thursday November 11, 2021:
</span></b>All epidural orders will include default orders for neurological checks every 4 hours and an order to discontinue neuro checks 12 hours post infusion per
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