Improving Sleep in the Neurology In-Patient Population

"Every evening, the following orders (which comprise the sleep-friendly order set) will be input into the EMR:~Hold vital signs and neurological checks overnight Retime applicable medications outside of the nighttime window of 10pm-6am Retime daily lab draws outside of the nighttime window of 10pm-6am Order melatonin if no clinical contraindications Discontinue finger stick glucose measurements for patients with a stable blood glucose values Change DVT prophylaxis to enoxaparin for all clinically eligible patients"

Patients will be given a menu of non-pharmacological options that support sleep by improving comfort and reducing anxiety.