Every surgical provider knows what a warm blanket can do for patient satisfaction. But why limit yourself to blankets? At Advanced CardioVascular Solutions in Oklahoma City, every patient who comes through its doors receives not only two toasty blankets, but also a warmed gown and a pair of heated socks to keep them comfortable. Amanda Stanley, RN, BSN, CNOR, chief operating officer/chief nursing officer at Advanced CardioVascular Solutions, says she started the head-to-toe warming protocol when she first opened the facility. “After patients reported feeling cold and uncomfortable in thin gowns, we felt it would be a way to add a level of comfort to the start of their surgical experience,” she says. The greatest benefit of the warming protocol has been the overwhelmingly positive feedback she and her staff receive from patients, according to Ms. Stanley. “When you hand a patient a warmed gown and you see them hugging it and thanking you, it’s a wonderful feeling,” she says. OSM