WorksheetsEntering-Opening Steps to Remember 2023/24
Total questions: 13
Worksheet time: 7mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
First and Last Name
4 lines
2.
Step 1
a)
Stop at the door and look for any posted signs such as “Isolation”. If none, proceed.
b)
Gather your materials/equipment that you will need prior to entering the room. (if you know what you will need such as VS equipment)
c)
Use facility approved hand sanitizer upon entering the room.
d)
Knock on the door prior to entering: knock then wait a second or two before entering.
e)
Introduce yourself to the patient/resident
3.
Step 2
a)
Use facility approved hand sanitizer upon entering the room.
b)
Gather your materials/equipment that you will need prior to entering the room. (if you know what you will need such as VS equipment)
c)
Stop at the door and look for any posted signs such as “Isolation”. If none, proceed.
d)
Knock on the door prior to entering: knock then wait a second or two before entering.
e)
Introduce yourself to the patient/resident
4.
Step 3
a)
Knock on the door prior to entering: knock then wait a second or two before entering.
b)
Gather your materials/equipment that you will need prior to entering the room. (if you know what you will need such as VS equipment)
c)
Stop at the door and look for any posted signs such as “Isolation”. If none, proceed.
d)
Use facility approved hand sanitizer upon entering the room.
e)
Introduce yourself to the patient/resident
5.
Step 4
a)
Introduce yourself to the patient/resident
b)
Gather your materials/equipment that you will need prior to entering the room. (if you know what you will need such as VS equipment)
c)
Stop at the door and look for any posted signs such as “Isolation”. If none, proceed.
d)
Use facility approved hand sanitizer upon entering the room.
e)
Knock on the door prior to entering: knock then wait a second or two before entering.
6.
Step 5
a)
Identify your patient/resident by asking their name and date of birth.
b)
Gather your materials/equipment that you will need prior to entering the room. (if you know what you will need such as VS equipment)
c)
Stop at the door and look for any posted signs such as “Isolation”. If none, proceed.
d)
Use facility approved hand sanitizer upon entering the room.
e)
Knock on the door prior to entering: knock then wait a second or two before entering.
7.
Step 6
a)
Ask the patient/resident if you can check their arm band to make sure you are working with the correct person.
b)
Gather your materials/equipment that you will need prior to entering the room. (if you know what you will need such as VS equipment)
c)
Stop at the door and look for any posted signs such as “Isolation”. If none, proceed.
d)
Use facility approved hand sanitizer upon entering the room.
e)
Knock on the door prior to entering: knock then wait a second or two before entering.
8.
Step 7
a)
Explain procedure to patient/resident and get permission (Informed Consent)
b)
Gather your materials/equipment that you will need prior to entering the room. (if you know what you will need such as VS equipment)
c)
Stop at the door and look for any posted signs such as “Isolation”. If none, proceed.
d)
Use facility approved hand sanitizer upon entering the room.
e)
Knock on the door prior to entering: knock then wait a second or two before entering.
9.
Step 8
a)
Provide privacy prior to completing tasks with the patient: Pull curtain, screen, etc.
b)
Gather your materials/equipment that you will need prior to entering the room. (if you know what you will need such as VS equipment)
c)
Stop at the door and look for any posted signs such as “Isolation”. If none, proceed.
d)
Use facility approved hand sanitizer upon entering the room.
e)
Knock on the door prior to entering: knock then wait a second or two before entering.
10.
Step 9
a)
Wash your hands.
b)
Gather your materials/equipment that you will need prior to entering the room. (if you know what you will need such as VS equipment)
c)
Stop at the door and look for any posted signs such as “Isolation”. If none, proceed.
d)
Use facility approved hand sanitizer upon entering the room.
e)
Knock on the door prior to entering: knock then wait a second or two before entering.
11.
Step 10
a)
Gather your materials/equipment that you will need prior to entering the room. (if you know what you will need such as VS equipment)
b)
Stop at the door and look for any posted signs such as “Isolation”. If none, proceed.
c)
Use facility approved hand sanitizer upon entering the room.
d)
Knock on the door prior to entering: knock then wait a second or two before entering.
e)
Introduce yourself to the patient/resident
12.
Step 11
a)
Raise the bed to a workable height to protect your back and maintain good body mechanics.
b)
Gather your materials/equipment that you will need prior to entering the room. (if you know what you will need such as VS equipment)
c)
Stop at the door and look for any posted signs such as “Isolation”. If none, proceed.
d)
Use facility approved hand sanitizer upon entering the room.
e)
Knock on the door prior to entering: knock then wait a second or two before entering.
13.
Step 12
a)
Put on “clean” gloves when anticipating coming into contact with blood and/or any bodily fluid.
b)
Gather your materials/equipment that you will need prior to entering the room. (if you know what you will need such as VS equipment)
c)
Stop at the door and look for any posted signs such as “Isolation”. If none, proceed.
d)
Use facility approved hand sanitizer upon entering the room.
e)
Knock on the door prior to entering: knock then wait a second or two before entering.
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