Protocol for hand washing and how effective hand washing contributes to control of infection. 1, 2 Minimise risks and hazards in The relevant health and safety regulations Understanding relevant SOP compliance with health and specific to Respiratory and Sleep Science COSHH. – safety policies when Investigations, the potential hazards and undertaking gas transfer and risks, and the actions to be taken to Witness statements. oxygen saturation minimise these. measurements. 1, 2 Identify and act on any Potential special requirements of patients Witness statements - DOPS special requirements of the referred to a respiratory and sleep patient when undergoing gas department. transfer and oxygen saturation measurement, and if necessary, discuss with senior staff and carers. KEY COMPETENCES KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING SUGGESTED EVIDENCE LEARNING OUTCOMES 1, 2 Select suitable equipment for Factors influencing the choice of DOPS gas transfer and oxygen technology for investigating respiratory saturation, ensuring that the symptoms. equipment is in working Clinical indications, contraindications and and is correctly configured in patient benefit for respiratory and sleep accordance with the investigations. requirements of the test. Medication used to treat respiratory symptoms and conditions. 1,2 Obtain a suitably completed Referral routes for respiratory/sleep DOPS request form, greet the investigations.
Protocol for hand washing and how effective hand washing contributes to control of infection. 1, 2 Minimise risks and hazards in compliance with health and safety policies when undertaking gas transfer and oxygen saturation measurements. The relevant health and safety regulations specific to Respiratory and Sleep Science Investigations, the potential hazards and risks, and the actions to be taken to minimise these. Understanding relevant SOP – COSHH. Witness statements. 1, 2 Identify and act on any special requirements of the patient when undergoing gas transfer and oxygen saturation measurement, and if necessary, discuss with senior staff and carers. Potential special requirements of patients referred to a respiratory and sleep department. Witness statements - DOPS KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES COMPETENCES KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING SUGGESTED EVIDENCE 1, 2 Select suitable equipment for gas transfer and oxygen saturation, ensuring that the equipment is in working and is correctly configured in accordance with the requirements of the test. Factors influencing the choice of technology for investigating respiratory symptoms. Clinical indications, contraindications and patient benefit for respiratory and sleep investigations. Medication used to treat respiratory symptoms and conditions. DOPS 1,2 Obtain a suitably completed request form, greet the Referral routes for respiratory/sleep investigations. DOPS
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