Communicates and obtains information while respecting the rights and privacy and confidentiality of information in accordance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA)

Involves the patient and family and respects their role in determining the nature of care to be provided, including Advance Directive

Complies with nursing staff responsibility included in the hospital policy related to Organ Donation

Meets patient and families needs regarding communication, including interpreter services

Provides accurate information to patient and families in a timely manner

BP, including Orthostatic

Pulse, Radia

Temperature, Oral

Temperature, Rectal

Temperature, Axillary

Temperature, Tympanic

Respirations

Weight, Pounds and Kilograms

Recognizing Cardiac Arrest

Activating Code Team

Bringing Emergency Equipment to Room

Providing Appropriate Code Support

Placing and Removing Bed Pan

Clamping Catheter

Emptying Foley Bag

Placing Condom Catheter

Emptying and Replacing Ostomy Bag (Established Ostomy)

Automatic BP machine (Dynamap)

Electronic Thermometer

Applying Oximeter

Standing

Chair

Bed

Report Abnormal Findings

Bowel Function

Bladder Function

Tap Water

Fleets

Return Flow

Estimating Intake

Setting up for Meals

Feeding Patients

Aspiration Precautions

Nourishments

Counting Calories

Fluid Restriction

NPO

Collecting Stool

Collecting Sputum

Labeling Specimens and Preparing for Transport

Clean Catch

24 Hour

Risk Factorsfor Skin Breakdown

Observing Pressure Points for Redness or Breakdown

Bathing (Shower /Tub /Arjo)

Oral Care, Including Patients who are NPO,Comatose, Patients with

Pen Care

Foot Care for Patients with Impaired Circulation or Sensation

Incontinence Care

Shaving and Precautions

Reducing Pressure and Friction

Special Beds/Mattresses

Heels and Elbow Protection

Foot Cradles

Use of Shower Chair

Use of Bath/Shower Boat

Reverse Isolation

Body Substance isolation

TB Precautions

MRSA Precautions

Hand Washing

Infectious/Hazardous Waste Disposal

Supply/Equipment Disposal

Use of Disposable Therrnomete

Use of CPR Mask/Bag

Gloves

Gown

Mask / Goggles

Determining Patient ID

Identifying Safety Hazards

Determining Need for Additional Help

Assessing Safety and ADL Needs

Recognizing Abuse: Substance, Physical, Emotional, etc

MaintainingClean, Orderly Work Area

Disposing of Sharps

Handling Hazardous Materials

Proper Body Mechanics

ROM Exercises

Transferring to Bed,WC, Commode, etc

Turning and Positioning

Patient Safety Module

Reporting Broken Equipment

Responding to Safety Hazards

Use of HoyerLift (Dextra /Maxi)

Bed Operation

Use of Wheel Locks

Use of Alarms: Bed, Patient, Unit

Use of CaIl Light

Documenting Use of Restraints

Use of Transfer Belt

Use of Gait Belt for Ambulation

Use of Seizure Pads

Belt Including Seat Belt

Wrist/Ankle

Vest

Inventory and Disposition of Belongings, Useof Checklist

Room Orientation, Call Bell

Transferring into Bed

Call Bell

Assist with Turns

ROM Exercises

Replacing Mask or Nasal Caunula if Needed

Notifying Nurse of Problems

Basic Comfort Measures

Early Bath

Preparing Belongings

Preparingfor and Explaining Routinesto Patient

Post Mortem Care

Use ofIncentive Spirometer

Antiembolic Stockings

Sequential Stockings

Using Appropriate Abbreviations

Identifying UnusuaI Patient Incidents that Require Reporting

Reinforcing RN Teaching With Patient

Selecting and Using Forms Appropriately

Using Alternate Communication Tools /Devices

Changes in Patient Condition

Patient Needs, Complaints and Concerns

Unusual Incidents

Vital Signs

Bathing /Hygiene

Turning and Repositioning

Ambulation and Activity

Diet intake, Calorie Count

Bowel Movements

Shift Volumes and Totals

Marking and /or Measuring Amount of Urine, Gastric Fluid, NG Drainage, Emesis, Diarrhea

Identifying Unusual Incidents on the Unit that Require Reporting

"Locating and Using Appropriate Reference Materials: Hospital, Patient Care and"

Charging for Patient Care Items

Completing Risk Management Reports as Needed

Obtaining Needed Supplies and Equipment

Reporting and Following up on Faulty Equipment and Supplies

Using Telephone System

Infant (Birth - 1 year)

Preschooler (ages 2-5 years)

Childhood (ages 6-12 years)

Adolescents (ages 13-21 years)

Young Adults (ages 22-39 years)

Adults (ages 40-64 years)

Older Adults (ages 65-79 years)

Elderly (ages 80+ years)