El Camino Post op vital signs protocol

 

Clinical Waste Management m23

 

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Question 1 of 9 Correct

The correct process to dispose of controlled substance patches is:

Your Answer

Place used substance patches in the CsRX waste container.

Question 2 of 9 Correct

Which of the following items with patient labels must have the labels removed or marked out?

Your Answer

All of the above.

Question 3 of 9 Correct

Cotton balls and dressings with dried blood should be disposed in:

Your Answer

Regular waste 

Question 4 of 9 Correct

Where should specimen transport bags be disposed in:

Your Answer

Red bags (or red bag step-on container)

Question 5 of 9 Correct

Which of the following should NOT be placed into a sharps container?

Your Answer

Syringes containing controlled substances.

Question 6 of 9 Correct

All paper, including confidential documents should be disposed of in the regular trash.

Your Answer

False

Question 7 of 9 Correct

Which of these is a consequence of improper waste management? (Select ALL that are correct.)

Your Answer

Risk of exposure

Your Answer

Citations

Your Answer

Large fines

Your Answer

Negative publicity

Question 8 of 9 Correct

A blood bag that is totally flushed of fluid/blood may be placed in regular waste, but a blood bag that contains blood in the bag and tubing must be discarded into red bag waste container.

Your Answer

True

Question 9 of 9 Incorrect

Empty syringes previously containing controlled substances (chemo excluded) should be discarded into sharps containers.

Your Answer

False

Correct Answer

True

CNA Baseline Lab Specimen Collection and Labeling

 

CNA Baseline Lab Specimen Collection and Labeling

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• Historical Ratings

Assessment: Initial Competency Validation CNA

Section: Initial Competency statements

Rater

Huang, Judy C

In Progress

Aug 29, 2023: needs more opportunities to collect specimens with softid

Employee

Thant, Phyu Phyu

Meets

Jul 10, 2023: No Comments Provided

Peer

Nurse, Nurse

Not Yet Rated

Description

Demonstrates appropriate technique when acquiring lab specimens

Behavioral Criteria

• Identifies patient using two patient identifiers and verifies orders for sample
• Utilizes computerized barcode labeling system to collect & label specimens at bedside
• Uses appropriate specimen collection receptacle
   
• During down times, labels specimen at the bedside, in the presence of the patient, including time and date of collection, own initials, and source of specimen, if non-blood
• Prepares/transports specimen to appropriate place, ensuring specimen is in labeled, sealed biohazard container/bag with appropriate paperwork

 

Evidence of Achievement

Direct observation of competency in all areas through patient care or simulation / case study; documentation in electronic health record accurate and complete

References

• Toolbox (Policy/Procedure) Speciment Collection utilizing Soft ID
• Toolbox: How to Guides to Technology Systems & Devices
• Becton, Dickinson and Company. (2004). "Midstream clean catch urine procedure" [Online]. Accessed April 2020 via the Web at http://legacy.bd.com/resource.aspx?IDX=11181
• Craven, R. F., et al. (2017). Fundamentals of nursing: Human health and function (8th ed.). Philadelphia, PA:Wolters Kluwer
• MedlinePlus. (2017). "Clean catch urine sample" [Online]. Accessed April 2020 via the Web at http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/007487.htm
• Sharma, L. (2018). Evidence summary. Fecal specimen: Collection and assessment. The JBI EBP Database. AN: JBI211

My Rating

Rating

Comments / Evidence of Achievement Optional

Documents Optional

• No attached documents

Risk / Outcome

• Age Related
• Decreased Volume
• High Volume
• Increased Risk
• Learner's Needs
• Low Volume
• New Scope of Practice
• Performance Issue
• Problem Prone
• Quality
• Safety
• Satisfaction(Patient)
• Special Needs Population
• Time Sensitive

• Communication
• High Risk
• Hospital Initiative
• Infection Control
• Low Risk
• New Equipment
• Orientation
• Policy Change
• Professional Development
• Regulatory
• Satisfaction(Employee)
• Satisfaction(Physician)
• Teamwork

Method Of Validation

• Case Study
• Direct Observation
• Evidence of Daily Work
• Exemplar
• Mock Survey
• Peer Review
• Presentation
• Skills Checklist
• Testing - Oral

• Confidence Based Learning
• Documentation Review
• Evidence Submission
• Inservice Education
• Online Simulation
• PI Data Trending
• Simulation Lab
• Skills Lab/Skills Fair
• Testing - Written

CNA Baseline Equipment General Use

 

CNA Baseline Equipment General Use

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• Historical Ratings

Description

Safely and appropriately demonstrates use of all features listed for each piece of equipment (see Resources).

Behavioral Criteria

If certain equipment is NOT used in practice area, please indicate this exception(s) in Comment section.

• Vital sign Machine
• AED/Defibrillator
• Ambu bag
• Bladder scanner
• Low Air Loss Pump for Patient bed
• Vertical and horizontal patient transfer devices (hovermat, z-slider)
• Powered Air Purifier Respirator (PAPR)
• Safe Patient Handling Equipment- (Sara Steady, Sara Plus, Sky lift, etc.)

Evidence of Achievement

Direct observation of competency in all areas through patient care or simulation / case study; documentation in electronic health record accurate and complete

Resources

• Link to clinical lift and transfer devices

References

•  Toolbox (Policy/Procedure)
  • Fall Prevention
  • Musculoskeletal Injury Prevention Plan and Policy (MIPP)
  • Safe Patient Handling
• Toolbox: How to Guides to Technology Systems & Devices

My Rating

Rating

Comments / Evidence of Achievement Optional

Documents Optional

• No attached documents

Risk / Outcome

• Age Related
• Decreased Volume
• High Volume
• Increased Risk
• Learner's Needs
• Low Volume
• New Scope of Practice
• Performance Issue
• Problem Prone
• Quality
• Safety
• Satisfaction(Patient)
• Special Needs Population
• Time Sensitive

• Communication
• High Risk
• Hospital Initiative
• Infection Control
• Low Risk
• New Equipment
• Orientation
• Policy Change
• Professional Development
• Regulatory
• Satisfaction(Employee)
• Satisfaction(Physician)
• Teamwork

Method Of Validation

• Case Study
• Direct Observation
• Evidence of Daily Work
• Exemplar
• Mock Survey
• Peer Review
• Presentation
• Skills Checklist
• Testing - Oral

• Confidence Based Learning
• Documentation Review
• Evidence Submission
• Inservice Education
• Online Simulation
• PI Data Trending
• Simulation Lab
• Skills Lab/Skills Fair
• Testing - Written

CNA Baseline Duties as a Patient Safety Attendant (PSA)

 

CNA Baseline Duties as a Patient Safety Attendant (PSA)

• Additional Ratings
• Historical Ratings

Description

Standard Duties of Patient Safety Attendant (PSA)

Behavioral Criteria

Get report from off-going PSA and nurse

Complete documentation for safety observations (activity, behaviors, interventions)

Try to keep patient on normal sleep/wake cycle

Wake patients, assist with toileting/diaper changes, oral care (open window blinds)

Have patient out of bed and performing activities as much as possible during daytime hours

Provide bedtime care (offer lavender lotion/oil, give sleep hygiene)

Collect vital signs at ordered times, report data to Nurse as soon as completed

Bathe patients

Prepare patient for meals including hand washing and sitting them up in the chair if appropriate

Ensure assistive devices in place (dentures, glasses, etc.)

Help patients who can’t feed themselves

Ambulate patients or turn patients

Provide toileting regularly, do not leave patient unattended in bathroom

Provide activity for confused patients (i.e. wheeling around the unit, using items from the GREAT kit)

Prepare and accompany patient for off unit procedures

Report any changes in baseline to the nurse

Evidence of Achievement

Direct observation of competency in all areas through patient care or simulation / case study; documentation in electronic health record accurate and complete

References

• Toolbox (Policy/Procedure)
  • Duties as a Patient Safety Attendant
  • Handoff Communication
• Mezey, M. (2016). Decision-making and dementia. Try this: Best practices in nursing care to older adults with dementia, D9. Accessed April 2020 via the Web at https://consultgeri.org/try-this/dementia/d9decision2016r3.pdf

• The Joint Commission. (2020). Standard NPSG.07.01.01. Comprehensive accreditation manual for hospitals. Oakbrook Terrace, IL: The Joint Commission. (Level VII)
• World Health Organization. (2009). "WHO guidelines on hand hygiene in health care: First global patient safety challenge, clean care is safer care" [Online]. Accessed April 2020 via the Web at https://apps.who.int/iris/bitstream/handle/10665/44102/9789241597906_eng.pdf?sequence=1 (Level IV)
• National Institute on Aging, National Institutes of Health. (2017). "Talking with your older patient:  Communicating with a confused patient  [Online]. Accessed April 2020 via the Web at https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/communicating-confused-patient

My Rating

Rating

Comments / Evidence of Achievement Optional

Documents Optional

• No attached documents

Risk / Outcome

• Age Related
• Decreased Volume
• High Volume
• Increased Risk
• Learner's Needs
• Low Volume
• New Scope of Practice
• Performance Issue
• Problem Prone
• Quality
• Safety
• Satisfaction(Patient)
• Special Needs Population
• Time Sensitive

• Communication
• High Risk
• Hospital Initiative
• Infection Control
• Low Risk
• New Equipment
• Orientation
• Policy Change
• Professional Development
• Regulatory
• Satisfaction(Employee)
• Satisfaction(Physician)
• Teamwork

Method Of Validation

• Case Study
• Direct Observation
• Evidence of Daily Work
• Exemplar
• Mock Survey
• Peer Review
• Presentation
• Skills Checklist
• Testing - Oral

• Confidence Based Learning
• Documentation Review
• Evidence Submission
• Inservice Education
• Online Simulation
• PI Data Trending
• Simulation Lab
• Skills Lab/Skills Fair
• Testing - Written

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