Collecting the equipment and preparing the patient

Question 1

Hand Hygiene

Answer 1

Hand Hygiene

Question 2

Collecting the equipment

Answer 2

Action - Collect a Dressing pack, normal saline, non-adherent dressing, secondary dressing, non-sterile gloves, tape, rubbish bag.
Speech - “When collecting the equipment, I will need to check the expiry date and ensure the integrity of the packaging is intact.”

Question 3

Prepare the patient and environment

Answer 3

“Hi Jack, I’m back with the equipment. I’m just going to set it up now.”

Question 4

Close curtains

Answer 4

“Before I begin, I’ll close the curtains to ensure your privacy while I change the wound dressing.”

Question 5

Position the patient

Answer 5

Action - Position the patient
Speech - “Are you comfortable in that position Jack?”
- Place a protective pad under (it should already be set up)

Question 6

Engages with patients

Answer 6

“Just give me a few minutes to prepare the supplies I need to clean your wound.”