Awareness of HCAHPS

Administrative procedures

MDS Coordinator Admit/discharge patients

Blood glucose monitoring

Coordinate scheduling

Documentation

Dressing changes

Familiarity with advanced directives

HIPPA regulations

Isolation techniques

Observe for adverse medication reaction

Alert licensed staff of medication reaction

Patient education

Position/transfer patients

Prepare reports

Pulse oximetry

Lab draw

Screen/direct provider calls

Screen/direct patient calls

Urine dipstick

Universal precautions

Vital signs

Wound care

Assist with:

Patient's health history

Patient's physical exam

Patient procedures

Diagnostic testing and procedures

Discharge instructions

Therapeutic procedures

Assist with emergency

Perform 12 lead EKG

Use of cardiac monitor

Apply/monitor noninvasive BP monitor

Intake and output

Discontinue peripheral IV

Manual BP

Phlebotomy draws

Apply nasal cannula/face mask

Incentive spirometry

O2 saturation monitor

Assist with lumbar puncture

Neurological evaluation

Seizure precautions

Cast care

Crutch walking

Traction

Assist with feeding

Nutritional evaluation

Instruct/obtain clean catch urine

Straight/Foley catheter female

Straight/Foley catheter male

Vitamins, minerals, herbs

Antibiotics

Antifungal

Antiviral

Psychotropic

Ophthalmic medications

Aural medications

Respiratory system medications

Cardiovascular system medications

Gastrointestinal system medications

Urinary system medications

Reproductive system medications

Endocrine system medications

Musculoskeletal system medications

Nervous system medications

Immunizations

Intramuscular (IM)

Subcutaneous (SQ

Intradermal

Z-track

Newborn/neonate (birth-30 days)

Infant (31 days-1 year)

Toddler (ages 2-3 years)

Preschool (ages 4-5 years)

School age (ages 6-12 years)

Adolescent (ages 13-21 years)

Young adult (ages 22-39 years)

Adult (ages 40-64 years)

Older adult (ages 65-79 years)

Elderly (ages 80+ years)