A Checklist of Nursing Procedures
By Kathy Quan RN BSN PHN
©2007 All Rights Reserved
This checklist of nursing procedures is universal to all nursing procedures whether they are performed in a hospital, clinic, physician's office, home health or other health care care setting. It can be adapted to meet the health care setting as appropriate.
- Verify the physician's (practitioner's) order
- DO NO HARM!!! Review the procedure and Ask for help if you've never done this before
- Gather all necessary equipment (charge it out as appropriate)
- Identify the patient
- Introduce yourself and explain the procedure to the patient
- Wash your hands
- Don necessary protective equipment (gloves, gown, goggles, etc.)
- Provide for patient privacy including draping as necessary
- Perform procedure according to protocol
- Utilize proper body mechanics
- Position patient for comfort
- Explain each step to the patient
- Observe patient's response to all steps
- Clean and position patient for comfort. Return bed to original position and adjust side rails. Leave call light within reach.
- Remove all equipment and clean or dispose of per protocols
- Document findings and outcomes
- Notify MD (or other practitioner) of any unusual findings or change in condition
- Instruct patient in aftercare protocol
- Answer patient's questions or direct them to resources for answers (such as the PCP)
Updated August 1, 2006
Source: This list is partially compiled from a list originally written by the Indiana State University Nursing Department.
©2007-10 by Kathy Quan RN BSN PHN, all rights reserved. No portion of this document may be used in any format without written permission. Email Me. Reprints may be purchased in single or bulk quantities.
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