Here are some of the Annual Competencies we complete with staff:
Primary/Specialty Clinics (not OB or Orthopedics)
Stations
· Sample Drug policy, workflows
· Vitals Review – what's wrong in the picture. We have pictures of our educators with errors and scenario on a trifold board. As they come thru the station – they need to identify what is wrong. Ie: over clothes, pt. legs crossed, pt. back unsupported, etc.
· Obtaining Measurements – length for infants and head circumference
· Adult IM
· Peds IM
· Safe Patient Handling – Sara Stedy, Gait Belt, proper use of walkers, canes, crutches, knee scooters
· Infection Control – hand washing, cleaning & wet times for cleaners
· I-Cup 7 drug testing – how to interpret
· Fit Testing for N-95 masks/airborne
· POC Machines – our In-house Lab complete these with each staff in stations: Clinitek Urinalysis, Hemocue Hemoglobin, Inform II Glucose, Urine HCG, Hemoccult Sensa, Afinion HgbA1C, LeadCare II, CoaguChek PT/INR, Proper Histology Labeling, Phlebotomy Labeling, Cepheid RSV/Flu/Covid/Strep testing
Online Modules
· Phlebotomy/Lab Machines/Lab Workflows
· Safe Patient Handling & Reporting Employee Injury & Patient Injury
· Adult Medication Test
· Pediatric Medication Test
· Lippincott Multiple Measurements – vitals, head circumference, weights, lengths
· Lippincott Injections both IM and Subq
· Lippincott TB testing
OB Clinics
Stations & Modules
· All listed above except the pediatric focused stations and modules
· Also, Non-Stress Test
· Also, Sterile Technique
Orthopedics
Stations
· Blood Pressure Assessment – double stethoscope & manual B/P for each clinical staff
· Cast Application
· Splint Application
· Suture/Staple Removal
· Gait Belt Use
· Walker Fit/Use
· Crutch Walking
· DME application
· Sterile Field and Gloving
· No Lab draws – all patients go to main hospital lab
Modules
· Vitals
· Safe Patient Handling & Reporting Injuries
· Lippincott Cast application & removal
· Lippincott Splint application
· Lippincott Suture/staple removal
· Lippincott MRI safety
· Lippincott Radiation safety
Hope this was helpful J Feel free to reach out to me at email below for further questions
Michelle Aitkenhead, MACFM, BSN, R.N.
Clinical Educator for Healthcare Centers
Morris Hospital & Healthcare Centers
150 W. High St., Morris, IL 60450
Email: maitkenhead@morrishospital.org
Ph: 815.705.7824
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