CNA Baseline Patient Hygiene

 CNA Baseline Patient Hygiene

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Description

Provides Bathing/shower, oral hygiene , perineal and catheter care and linen change
Behavioral Criteria

    Assists with bed bath or assisted bath
    Assists patients with Medicated baths who have Central lines (includes PICC,  Dialysis catheters and Mediports)
    Daily  bed linen change (Top sheet, bottom/draw sheet, Pillow cases)
    Assist patient with medicated bath who is scheduled for surgery
    Assists patient with ADL, as permitted with focus on improved self care
    At a minimum, peri care/Foley Catheter care to be completed twice daily
    Cleans incontinent patients
    Changes wet or soiled linens
    Assists patient to brush teeth and/or clean dentures after each meal and bedtime
    Document care or refusal in the 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)
        Management of Patient Hygiene
        Nose to Toes Pre-Operative Decolonization Procedure
    Campbell, L., Gilbert, M. A., & Laustsen, G. R. (2010). Clinical Coach for Nursing Excellence. F. A. Davis Co
    King, P., & Crawford, D. (2009). Healthcare assistants in the children's intensive care unit. Pediatric Nursing, 21(1), 48-51
    BUTLER-WILLIAMS, C., JAMES, J., COX, H., & HUNT, J. (2010). The hidden contribution of the health care assistant: A survey-based exploration of support to their role in caring for the acutely ill patient in the general ward setting. Journal Of Nursing Management, 18(7), 789-795
    Conway, J., & Kearin, M. (2007). The contribution of the Patient Support Assistant to direct patient care: An exploration of nursing and PSA role perceptions. Contemporary Nurse: A Journal For The Australian Nursing Profession, 24(2), 175-188