Book Appointment

Long Term Care

Information

Proficiency Scale

1 = No Experience
2 = Need Training
3 = Able to perform with supervision
4 = Able to perform independently

Assessment Section

Cardiac Care

  • ✔ Use of cardiac monitors *
    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
  • ✔ Assessment of heart sounds *
    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
  • ✔ Cardiac Arrest *
    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
  • ✔ CPR *
    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
  • ✔ Care of patients with CHF *
    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
  • ✔ Atropine administration *
    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
  • ✔ Digoxin administration *
    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
  • ✔ Dopamine administration *
    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
  • ✔ Inderal administration *
    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
  • ✔ Lidocaine administration *
    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Genitourinary Care

  • ✔ Fluid Balance *
    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
  • ✔ Foley Catheter Insertion *
    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
  • ✔ Ileostomy *
    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
  • ✔ GU Irrigations *
    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
  • ✔ Nephrostomy Tube *
    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
  • ✔ Endocrine Care *
    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Endocrine Care

  • ✔ Blood Glucose Checks *
    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
  • ✔ Insulin Administration *
    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
  • ✔ Care of patients with Diabetes *
    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Gastrointestinal Care

  • ✔ NG tube care and feedings *
    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
  • ✔ Gastrostomy tube care and feedings *
    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
  • ✔ Colostomy Care *
    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
  • ✔ Assessment of Bowel Sounds *
    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Leadership/Patient Care

  • ✔ Taking Charge *
    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
  • ✔ Admission Procedures *
    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
  • ✔ Discharge Procedures *
    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
  • ✔ Patient Education *
    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
  • ✔ Patient Care Plans *
    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Medications/IV Therapy

  • ✔ Medication Calculation *
    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
  • ✔ Reconstitution *
    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
  • ✔ Oral Administration *
    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
  • ✔ Eye Administration *
    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
  • ✔ IM Administration *
    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
  • ✔ SQ Administration *
    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
  • ✔ Rectal Administration *
    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
  • ✔ Starting IVs *
    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
  • ✔ IV Medication Administration *
    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
  • ✔ Central Line Care *
    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Neurology Care

  • ✔ Assessment of Neurological Status *
    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
  • ✔ Seizure Precautions *
    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
  • ✔ Care of a patient with a CVA *
    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
  • ✔ Care of a patient with Alzheimer's *
    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
  • ✔ Care of patients with Spinal Cord Injury *
    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
  • ✔ Decadron Administration *
    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
  • ✔ Dilantin Administration *
    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
  • ✔ Phenobarbital Administration *
    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Ortho/Skin Care

  • ✔ Assessment of skin *
    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
  • ✔ Wound Care and Treatments *
    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
  • ✔ Use of special pressure relief devices *
    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
  • ✔ Care of pts with a total hip replacement *
    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
  • ✔ Care of pts with a total knee replacement *
    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
  • ✔ Crutch Walking *
    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Respiratory Care

  • ✔ Pulse Oximetry *
    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
  • ✔ Oxygen Administration via nasal cannula *
    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
  • ✔ Oxygen Administration via face mask *
    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
  • ✔ Principles of chest percussion *
    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
  • ✔ Care of patients with ventilator *
    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
  • ✔ Care of patients with COPD *
    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
  • ✔ Care of patients with ARDS *
    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
  • ✔ Care of patient with a Tracheotomy *
    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Age Specific Competencies

  • ✔ Infant (Birth - 1 year) *
    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
  • ✔ Preschooler (ages 2-5 years) *
    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
  • ✔ Childhood (ages 6-12 years) *
    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
  • ✔ Adolescents (ages 13-21 years) *
    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
  • ✔ Young Adults (ages 22-39 years) *
    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
  • ✔ Adults (ages 40-64 years) *
    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
  • ✔ Older Adults (ages 65-79 years) *
    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
  • ✔ Elderly (ages 80+ years) *
    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★