Procedure: Oxygen Saturation Measurement

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STATE OF CONNECTICUT
DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES
NURSING DELEGATION PROCEDURE
PROTOCOL: PULSE OXIMETER OXYGEN SATURATION MEASUREMENT
I. Purpose: Non-invasive monitoring of the oxygen saturation of arterial blood.
II. Responsibility:
A. Training: Training will be conducted by a licensed RN or an LPN working under the direction of an RN
who holds a current license in Connecticut.
B. Performance:
1. Direct care staff who have completed:
a. baseline competency training checklist of DDS
b. procedure task specific training
2. Trained staff will follow individual procedural guidelines including notifying the licensed nurse as
indicated
C. Monitoring:
1. The delegating RN or an LPN working under the direction of an RN
2. Trained staff performing the task under the clinical direction of the licensed nurse will notify the
nurse of issues and/or outcomes as directed by the nurse.
D. Documentation:
1. Individuals who perform the tasks will record all pertinent information as instructed by the RN
2. RN will ensure agency compliance with required documentation.
III. Training to Include:
A. Initial: overview of the procedure, its purpose. Demonstration of techniques by RN and return
demonstration by the student.
B. Documentation of Training and Monitoring:
1. Training: RN completes training record of staff on “DDS Nursing Delegation Procedure
Performance Evaluation Form”.
2. Monitoring: RN completes DDS “Nursing Delegation Task Competency Monitoring Form”
C. Frequency of Monitoring:
1. Staff will be monitored in their proficiency at this skill as determined by the RN, but not to exceed
12 months.
IV. Related Knowledge:
A. Background of the disease
B. Medical history of the person
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