Skills Inspection Checklist Template (Page 11 of 12) in pdf

FEED CLIENT WHO CAN’T FEED SELF - Page 243

___ 1 Knock, Greet the Client by Name, Gather Supplies, Ensure Privacy, Explain Procedure, Wash your Hands

___ 2 Assist client to an upright sitting position (75-90 degrees)

___ 3 Before feeding client pick up their name card from tray and ask client to state their name

___ 4 Protect client’s clothing from soiling and place tray where the food can be easily seen by client.

___ 5 Wash & dry client’s hands with wet washcloth (handwipe can be used while testing) before feeding & properly discard of soiled linen

___ 6 Sit down facing the client during feeding. Remember to wipe clients face and hands as needed during the meal.

___ 7 Tell client what foods are on tray and asks client what they would like to eat first

___ 8 Using a spoon, offer food in small amounts at a reasonable rate, allowing client to chew and swallow.

___ 9 Offer beverage frequently during meal or as directed on menu card

___ 10 Ask the client if they are ready for the next bite of food or sip of beverage, telling client the content of each spoonful (If the client is

unable to respond, make sure client’s mouth is empty before offering more)

___ 11 At the end of the meal, clean client’s face & hands with soap & water (or handwipe). Leave client sitting up in a position of comfort

___ 12 Remove food tray and place tray in designated dirty supply area

___ 13 If necessary, record intake in percentage of total solid food eaten and sum of fluid intake

___ 14 Ensure signaling device is within client’s reach and wash your hands

ASSIST WITH USE OF COMMODE - Page 261

___ 1 Knock, Greet the Client by Name, Gather Supplies, Ensure Privacy, Explain Procedure, Wash your Hands

ASSIST WITH USE OF BEDPAN - Page 262 ROLL ON SIDE

___ 1 Knock, Greet the Client by Name, Gather Supplies, Ensure Privacy, Explain Procedure, Wash your Hands

___ 2 Explain procedure speaking clearly, slowly and directly, maintaining face-to-face contact whenever possible

___ 3 Provide privacy with a curtain, screen, or door

___ 4 Before placing bedpan, lower the head of bed so client is lying flat

___ 5 Put on clean gloves before handling bedpan

___ 6 Fold back side of top sheet close to client’s hips so it is not touching bottom sheet

___ 7 Place disposable bed protector under the client’s buttocks and ask client to bend their knees and lift their buttocks (or roll over)

___ 8 Position resident on bedpan correctly and safely

___ 9 Remove and dispose of gloves (without contaminating self) into waste container and wash your hands

___ 10 Raise the head of bed to a comfortable level. Keep client covered with top linens

___ 11 Ensure toilet tissue is within client’s reach

___ 12 Place hand wipe or wet wash cloth within client’s reach and instruct client to clean hands when finished

___ 13 Place signaling device within client’s reach and ask client to signal when finished. Candidate steps behind curtain

___ 14 Put on clean gloves and lower head of bed before bedpan is removed

___ 15 Avoid over exposure of client. Fold back side of top sheet close to client’s hips.

___ 16 Remove bedpan, cover with towel so it doesn’t splash. Empty contents into toilet/commode (Measure first if necessary)

___ 17 Rinse bedpan and pour rinse into toilet/commode

___ 18 After rinsing bedpan, place bedpan in designated dirty supply area

___ 19 If needed wash or assists resident to wash and dry hands with soap and water

___ 20 Remove and dispose of gloves (without contaminating self) into waste container and wash your hands

___ 21 Ensure signaling device is within reach, bed is in low position and client is comfortable

ASSIST WITH USE OF URINAL - Page 264

___ 1 Knock, Greet the Client by Name, Gather Supplies, Ensure Privacy, Explain Procedure, Wash your Hands

APPLYING A CONDOM CATHETER - Page 265

___ 1 Knock, Greet the Client by Name, Gather Supplies, Ensure Privacy, Explain Procedure, Wash your Hands

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