Appendix 3 Key Competencies for clinical procedure; Sub-cutaneous fluid administration Evidence of support Competency Assessors comments Procedural Indicators achieved Agreed actions if applicable Component Y/N 1. Knowledge of anatomy and Physiology. Discussion Underpinning Indications for Sub-cutaneous fluid Discussion and knowledge administration; Patient assessment / records Dehydration Inadequate fluid input orally despite encouragement, leading to above 2. Explain the procedure to the patient Observation Patient or discussion Obtain consent information Reassure the patient 3. Dressing trolley will be cleaned and set up with the Observation Set-up following equipment; of trolley set up or discussion Prescribed fluid e.g. Sodium Chloride 0.9% BD Insyte 22 GA (Vialon material) / BD Insyte – W, 24GA (prevents needle stick injuries) Codan - SMS System Primary Set Ref 37.3143 – (instructions for use included) Alcohol swabs Transparent semi-permeable dressing. (e.g. Tegaderm IV) Sharps box Alcohol hand gel Non-Sterile gloves 9. Clinical waste bag
Appendix 3 Key Competencies for clinical procedure; Sub-cutaneous fluid administration Procedural Component Indicators Evidence of support Competency achieved Y/N Assessors comments Agreed actions if applicable 1. Underpinning knowledge Knowledge of anatomy and Physiology. Indications for Sub-cutaneous fluid administration; Dehydration Inadequate fluid input orally despite encouragement, leading to above Discussion Discussion and Patient assessment / records 2. Patient information Explain the procedure to the patient Obtain consent Reassure the patient Observation or discussion 3. Set-up Dressing trolley will be cleaned and set up with the following equipment; Prescribed fluid e.g. Sodium Chloride 0.9% BD Insyte 22 GA (Vialon material) / BD Insyte – W, 24GA (prevents needle stick injuries) Codan - SMS – System Primary Set Ref 37.3143 (instructions for use included) Alcohol swabs Transparent semi-permeable dressing. (e.g. Tegaderm IV) Sharps box Alcohol hand gel Non-Sterile gloves 9. Clinical waste bag Observation of trolley set up or discussion
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