Tuscaloosa, AL17 days ago
brushing/mouth care, feeding patient, assisting with toileting, etc.) Obtain blood sugars on all diabetic patients and document Stock isolation caddies in halls and rooms are stocked for next shift Keep patient rooms clean and free from clutter (empty urinals, commodes, food, clutter, etc) Empty trash from assigned rooms as needed and prior to change of shift Answer call lights in a timely manner Initiate or continue pressure ulcer bundle (consult with RN for Braden scores) Turn/Reposition patients every 2 hours in bed or chair Initiate or continue Fall Prevention protocol (see Unit Secretary for Morse Scores) Weigh all patients on admission and every Wednesday at 5am (unless patient is a daily weight) standing scale preferred* Prepare rooms for admission (admission bucket-bath basin, soap, kleenex, water pitcher, etc.) Update patient whiteboards Daily. Document patient bedside rounds q2h (odd hours) Conduct 4 P's on every round: Pain, Position, Potty, Perimeter Document patient vital signs q4h (or as ordered) Daily Glucometer QC (Night shift) Bathe patients daily (change for pts with central lines) Replace EKG pads (cardiac monitor) daily with baths Daily linen change Assist patient with Activities of Daily Living (ADL) - ie.