If certain equipment is NOT used in practice area, please indicate this exception(s) in Comment section.

  CNA Baseline Equipment General Use

    Additional Ratings

Description

Safely and appropriately demonstrates use of all features listed for each piece of equipment (see Resources).
Behavioral Criteria

If certain equipment is NOT used in practice area, please indicate this exception(s) in Comment section.

    Vital sign Machine
    AED/Defibrillator
    Ambu bag
    Bladder scanner
    Low Air Loss Pump for Patient bed
    Vertical and horizontal patient transfer devices (hovermat, z-slider)
    Powered Air Purifier Respirator (PAPR)
    Safe Patient Handling Equipment- (Sara Steady, Sara Plus, Sky lift, etc.)

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
Resources

    Link to clinical lift and transfer devices

References

     Toolbox (Policy/Procedure)
        Fall Prevention
        Musculoskeletal Injury Prevention Plan and Policy (MIPP)
        Safe Patient Handling
    Toolbox: How to Guides to Technology Systems & Devices