CNA Care of the patient undergoing Bariatric Surgery

  CNA Care of the patient undergoing Bariatric Surgery

    Additional Ratings

Description

Assists the professional nursing staff in caring for patient undergoing bariatric surgery
Behavioral Criteria

    Recognizes the increased potential for postoperative complications in bariatric surgery patients
    Monitors food and fluid intake
    Ensures compliance with small feedings
    Encourages modification in eating habits
    Reports noncompliance in food and fluid intake
    Provides routine post-op care and reports any abnormal finding to the nursing staff
    Attends sensitivity training in order to empathize with the patient
    Provides emotional support patient and family
    Anticipates patient's special need related to inability to move independently

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)

        Musculoskeletal Injury Prevention Plan and Policy (MIPP)

        Care and Management of the Bariatric Patient

         
    Thiele, T., & Osterreicher, A. (2011). Caring for your bariatric patient: A resource guide to the literature on care of the morbidly obese. Bariatric Nursing & Surgical Patient Care, 6(1), 43-48
    Grindel, M., & Grindel, C. (2006). Nursing care of the person having bariatric surgery. MEDSURG Nursing, 15(3), 129-146
    Muir, M., Heese, G., McLean, D., Bodnar, S., & Rock, B. (2007). Handling of the bariatric patient in critical care: A case study of lessons learned. Critical Care Nursing Clinics Of North America, 19(2), 223-240