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Corrections Checklist

GENERAL SKILLS EXPERIENCE:

Rank each of the following sections on a scale of 1 to 3: 1) Limited or no experience 2) Experienced, but may need review or supervision 3) Able to function independently *
Advanced directives
Cultural diversity
Patient teaching
Restrictive devices (restraints)
Ambulatory cuffs
End of life care/palliative care
Correctional admission & discharge
Correctional alarm systems
Automated Medication Dispensing System, Pyxis, Omnicell, or other
Diabetes mellitus
Blood Glucose Monitoring (BGM)
Insulin administration
National Patient Safety Goals
Accurate patient/inmate identification
Effective communication
Interpretation & communication of lab values
Medication administration
Labeling: obtain lab specimens
Anticoagulation therapy
Pain assessment & management
Infection control
Universal precautions
Isolation
Assist with treatment procedures
Wound care
IV THERAPY:

Rank each of the following sections on a scale of 1 to 3: 1) Limited or no experience 2) Experienced, but may need review or supervision 3) Able to function independently *
Starting & maintaining peripheral IVs
Venous blood draw
CARDIAC MONITORING & EMERGENCY CARE:

Rank each of the following sections on a scale of 1 to 3: 1) Limited or no experience 2) Experienced, but may need review or supervision 3) Able to function independently *
Cardiac monitors
Interpretation of rhythm strips
Obtains 12 lead EKG
Treatment of dysrythmias
Cardiac arrest/CPR
O2 therapy & delivery
Pulse oximetry
Use of doppler
Assessment of heart sounds
Vascular assessment
Awareness of HCAHPS
CARE OF THE PATIENT WITH:

Rank each of the following sections on a scale of 1 to 3: 1) Limited or no experience 2) Experienced, but may need review or supervision 3) Able to function independently *
Angina
CHF
Post MI
RESPIRATORY EXPERIENCE:

Rank each of the following sections on a scale of 1 to 3: 1) Limited or no experience 2) Experienced, but may need review or supervision 3) Able to function independently *
Assessment of breath sounds
Establishing an airway
Ambuing techniques
Suctioning
CARE OF PATIENT WITH:

Rank each of the following sections on a scale of 1 to 3: 1) Limited or no experience 2) Experienced, but may need review or supervision 3) Able to function independently *
COPD
Pneumocystis
Pneumonia
Emphysema
Asthma
Tuberculosis
Post CVA
TIA
Seizure activity
Head & spinal cord injury/trauma
Cranial hemorrhage
Delirium tremors
Neuromuscular diseases
Delusions
Hallucinations
Gastrointestinal Experience
GI assessment
NG tube insertion & management
Enterostomal care
Pancreatitis
Hepatitis
G.I. bleed
Esophageal bleeding
Bowel obstruction
USE & ADMINISTRATION OF THE FOLLOWING:

Rank each of the following sections on a scale of 1 to 3: 1) Limited or no experience 2) Experienced, but may need review or supervision 3) Able to function independently *
Bronchodilators
Steroids
Expectorants
Antiepileptics
Steroids
Anticholinergics (antispas, Bentyl or Robinul)
Cathartics
GYNECOLOGY EXPERIENCE:

Rank each of the following sections on a scale of 1 to 3: 1) Limited or no experience 2) Experienced, but may need review or supervision 3) Able to function independently *
Gyn exam/pap
Self breast exam
Ectopic pregnancy
Pelvic inflammatory disease
Endometriosis
NEUROLOGY EXPERIENCE:

Rank each of the following sections on a scale of 1 to 3: 1) Limited or no experience 2) Experienced, but may need review or supervision 3) Able to function independently *
Neurological assessment
Glasgow coma scale
Seizure precautions
Assist with lumbar puncture
PSYCHIATRIC DISORDERS EXPERIENCE:

Rank each of the following sections on a scale of 1 to 3: 1) Limited or no experience 2) Experienced, but may need review or supervision 3) Able to function independently *
Psych assessment
Suicide risk assessment
Suicide precautions
Major depression
Bipolar disorder (manic-depressive illness)
Anxiety disorders
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Psychotic disorders
Schizophrenia
Personality disorders
Antisocial
Passive / aggressive
Paranoia
Schizotypal personality disorder
Eating disorders
Anorexia nervosa
Bulemia nervosa
Pica
CRISIS MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE:

Rank each of the following sections on a scale of 1 to 3: 1) Limited or no experience 2) Experienced, but may need review or supervision 3) Able to function independently *
Homicide
Suicide
Rape
Violent individual
SUBSTANCE USE/ABUSE EXPERIENCE:

Rank each of the following sections on a scale of 1 to 3: 1) Limited or no experience 2) Experienced, but may need review or supervision 3) Able to function independently *
Alcoholism
Alcohol withdrawal syndrome
Delirium Tremens (DTs)
Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome
Drug use / abuse
Hallucinogenics
Opiates (heroin, morphine, oxycodone, codeine)
Stimulants (cocaine / amphetamines)
Benzodiaepams
GENITOURINARY/RENAL EXPERIENCE:

Rank each of the following sections on a scale of 1 to 3: 1) Limited or no experience 2) Experienced, but may need review or supervision 3) Able to function independently *
AV shunt/fistula
Catheter insertion
GU irrigations
ORTHOPEDIC EXPERIENCE:

Rank each of the following sections on a scale of 1 to 3: 1) Limited or no experience 2) Experienced, but may need review or supervision 3) Able to function independently *
Splints
Cast care
Cast removal
Ortho trauma
OTHER EXPERIENCE:

Rank each of the following sections on a scale of 1 to 3: 1) Limited or no experience 2) Experienced, but may need review or supervision 3) Able to function independently *
Staple/suture removal
Oncology
Chemotherapy
Leadership skills (team leader or charge nurse)
Supervision of unlicensed assistive personnel
Post mortem care
Training in over familiarization with inmates
Training in potential/actual weapon recognition
AGE-SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES EXPERIENCE:

Rank each of the following sections on a scale of 1 to 3: 1) Limited or no experience 2) Experienced, but may need review or supervision 3) Able to function independently *
Newborn / neonate (birth-30 days)
Infant (31 days-1 year)
Toddler (ages 2-3 years)
Preschool (ages 4-5 years)
School age (ages 6-12 years)
Adolescent (ages 13-21 years)
Young adult (ages 22-39 years)
Adult (ages 40-64 years)
Older adult (ages 65-79 years)
Elderly (ages 80+ years)