Admission and Discharge

 CNA Baseline Admission/Discharge/Transfer

    Additional Ratings

Description

Assists the nurse in preparing for patient admission/discharge/transfer
Behavioral Criteria

Admission:

    Verifies if the patient is arriving via wheelchair or stretcher
    Ensures room has been cleaned and admission bed is ready
    collects admission kit and arranges IV pole, patient gown, equipments for checking vital signs, suction, etc.
    Places bed in appropriate position
    Places call bell in reach
    Greets the patient by name
    Accommodates patient family
    Provides for privacy
    Completes and Documents  personal belongings on arrival in Electronic Health Record (EHR)
    Obtains and documents vital signs on arrival in EHR
    Assists patient with clothing change
    Orientates patient and family to room, bed and unit
    Provides information about TV controls, visiting hours policy, meal times, etc.
    Notifies the nurse about any abnormal findings

Discharge and Transfer:

    Assist patient with clothing
    Completes and Documents  personal belongings in Electronic Health Record (EHR)

 

 

 

Evidence of Achievement

Direct observation of competency in all areas through patient care or simulation / case study; documentation in electronic health record accurate and complete
References

    Toolbox (Policy/Procedure)

        Patient Safety Visual Centralized Monitoring; Handoff Communication

        Management of Patient Belongings and Valuables

        Patient Safety Visual Centralized Monitoring

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    Waldie, J. (2010). Healthcare assistant role development: a literature review. Journal Of Advanced Perioperative Care, 4(2), 61-72
    Hopkins S, Hughes A, Vaughan P 2007 Primary healthcare. Healthcare assistants in general practice: Delegation and accountability Primary Healthcare 17 (1)1-10