Communication
Say, "Hi Mrs. Doe, my name is Suzie"
Introducing yourself to the patient.
This is the standard precaution
Wash or gel your hands
Latex covering for your hands
Gloves
this is where you document what you have done
CPSI
Tanya Stramel
SNF Director of Nursing
Say. "How are you doing this morning"
Checking on patient before a task
Placing your supplies in arms reach on a clean and safe surface
Setting up your supplies
Protector sheet below the patient’s perineal region to prevent anything from spilling off of the bed.
Chucks
This documentation is how someone would know when you cleaned the catheter
The time you performed the task
Kate Lamson
SNF Asst. DON
Say, "I am going to clean your catheter so that you do not get an infection"
Explaining what you are going to do
Place the patient's legs separated with knees bent
Positioning the patient
this holds the luke-warm water you will need
Basin
This documentation is how someone would know what you used to clean the catheter
Solution used
Diana Acosta
Director of Staff Development
Say, "this may be uncomfortable"
Apply soap to a wet wash cloth and then clean the four inches of the tube nearest to the perineal region. Start from the meatus region and extend outward, cleaning in one direction and using a new, clean wash cloth for each stroke.
Correct way to clean the catheter
This is what you use to wash the catheter
Soap and water
This documentation is how someone would know what you used to clean the catheter with
Documentation of "wash cloth used"
Nicole Ward
SNF Infection Preventionist
Say, "Please let the nurse know if you have any pain or burning at the catheter site"
Teaching the patient what signs and symptoms to look for after the task.
Put the patient’s clothes back in their original place, and cover the patient with their sheet and blanket.
Completing the task
This must be on during the procedure to help you see what you are doin
The patient light
This documentation is how someone would know the outcome of your task
Document how the patient tolerated the task
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