Intrdocution

Question 1

Before I start, what do I need to do?

Answer 1

Hand Hygiene

Question 2

Introduction

Answer 2

“Hi Jack Black, my name is Jazzmine, and I am a student nurse from Notre Dame. This is my RN, and I will be taking care of you today. How are you feeling today?.”

Question 3

Explain the procedure

Answer 3

“I’m here to assess your wound and check its healing progress. While doing that, I’ll also change the dressing.”

Question 4

Verify patient details

Answer 4

• “Let me just check your file for some information about your wound and also your armband to confirm your details.”
• “Ok can you please confirm your “full name” – “date of birth” – “and your URN is” (check against file)
• Check for allergies. “Do you have any allergies?” - “let me confirm on your file, and you don’t/do have a red arm band”

Question 5

Check patient’s pain

Answer 5

“Are you experiencing any pain at your wound site or anywhere else? If so, could you rate it on a scale from 1 to 10?”

Question 6

Ask for consent

Answer 6

“Is it alright with you if I clean your wound while the RN supervises me? Great, I’ll just gather the equipment I need and then come back to get everything ready.”