Universal Competencies Flashcards
Safety and Security (Physical) - 7
ID patient
Allergies
2 patient identifiers
Pre-procedure time-out
Professional interactions
Fall bundle
- Non-skid socks
- Bed rails raised
- Bed = low and locked
- No clutter on the floor
7 Rights for Medication Administration
- Patient
- Drug
- Dose
- Time
- Route
- Reason
- Documentation
Safety and Security (Emotional) - 5
4 P’s: Pain, Potty, Position, Possessions
AIDET: Acknowledge, Introduce, Duration, Explanation, Thank
Provide privacy
Promote trust and respect
Patient confidentiality (HIPPA)
Standard Precaution - 7
Hand washing/hygiene
Clean gloves patient room/medication preparation
Clean stethoscope, pulse oximeter, and other equipment
Scrub the hub
Asepsis/Medication preparation/CVAD dressing change/urinary catheter insertion
Special precautions as required
Dispose of contaminated materials
Communication - 3
Teaching (medication safety, procedure, etc.)
Modify language and communication style to be consistent with patient’s needs, cultural values, etc.
Utilize resources to enable communication consistent with agency protocols
Critical Thinking - 5
SBAR: Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation
Decision-making (i.e. give med or not, correct needle length, syringe size, dilution)
Prioritization of tasks/procedures
Evaluation and revision of interventions
Assessment related to patient symptoms
Documentation - 3
eMAR medication scan
Any narrative or exception charting of findings
Save all documentation
Human Caring - 5
Treat patient with respect and dignity – i.e. do not use “pet” names
Provision of privacy
Listening to the patient’s needs
Spending time with the patient
Involve patient in their plan of care
Professional Role - 5
Appearance
Interaction with peers, staff, family
Prepared for CPE
Maintains clean working environment
Manage equipment, supplies, and human resources efficiently and economically
