PACU - Post Anesthesia Care Unit
Proficiency Scale
1 =
No Experience
2 =
Need Training
3 =
Able to perform with supervision
4 =
Able to perform independently
| Cardiovascular | Rating Stars (Click) | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open Heart Recovery | |||||
| AAA Repair | |||||
| Vascular Surgery | |||||
| Pacemaker - Permanent & Temporary | |||||
| Cardioversion | |||||
| AICD Insertion | |||||
| Cardiac Arrest | |||||
| Cardiac Tamponade | |||||
| CHF/Pulmonary Edema | |||||
| Abnormal Heart Sounds/Murmurs | |||||
| Pulses/Circulation Checks |
| Neurologic | Rating Stars (Click) | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Post Craniotomy | |||||
| Anterior/Posterior Spinal Fusion | |||||
| Carotid Endardarectomy | |||||
| Spine Surgery | |||||
| CVA | |||||
| Stroke Scale | |||||
| Glascow Coma Scale | |||||
| Spinal Precautions | |||||
| Hypothermia Protocol | |||||
| Hypo/Hyperthermia Blanket | |||||
| Sedation Scales/Levels |
| Gastrointestinal | Rating Stars (Click) | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pancreas/Liver Transplant | |||||
| Colon Surger | |||||
| Colostomy/Ileostomy | |||||
| ERCP | |||||
| G Tube/J Tube Management | |||||
| T Tube Management |
| Renal/Genitourinary | Rating Stars (Click) | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renal Surgery | |||||
| TURP | |||||
| Arteriovenous Fistula/Shunt | |||||
| Nephrostomy Tubes |
| Endocrine Metabolic | Rating Stars (Click) | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes - Hypo/Hyperglycemic Crisis | |||||
| Diabetic Teaching |
| General Patient Care | Rating Stars (Click) | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IV Insulin Protocols |
| Endocrine | Rating Stars (Click) | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Care of Diabetic Patient | |||||
| Total Joint Replacement | |||||
| Amputation | |||||
| Open Reduction/Internal Fixation | |||||
| General Orthopedic Surgeries | |||||
| CPM/Traction | |||||
| Circulation Checks |
| Orthopedic | Rating Stars (Click) | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laminectomy | |||||
| Wound Vac | |||||
| Surgical Wound Assessment | |||||
| Skin Assessment for Breakdown | |||||
| Staging Decubitus Ulcers |
| Wound Management | Rating Stars (Click) | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Surgical Drains | |||||
| Anesthesia Medications | |||||
| Anti-Arrhythmics | |||||
| Anticoagulants | |||||
| Anti-Hypertensives | |||||
| Anti-Seizure Medications | |||||
| Benzodiazepines | |||||
| Emergency Medications | |||||
| Insulin | |||||
| Narcotics/Opioid Analgesics | |||||
| Nitrates | |||||
| Non-Opioid Analgesics | |||||
| Reversal Agents | |||||
| Steroids | |||||
| Automated Medication Dispensing (i.e. Pyxis, Omnicell) |
| Medications | Rating Stars (Click) | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Procedural Sedation | |||||
| Central Line Blood Draws | |||||
| Central Line/Implanted Line Care | |||||
| Blood Product Administration |
| IV Therapy | Rating Stars (Click) | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starting IVs | |||||
| Dysrhythmia Interpretation | |||||
| Dysrhythmia Management | |||||
| 12 Lead EKG |
| Cardiac Monitoring & Emergency Response | Rating Stars (Click) | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malignant Hyperthermia | |||||
| Fall Risk Assessment/Prevention | |||||
| Pressure Ulcer Risk Assessment/Prevention | |||||
| Age Specific/Population-Based Care | |||||
| Pain Assessment & Management | |||||
| Charge Experience | |||||
| Interpretation and Communication of Lab Values | |||||
| Specialty Beds |
| Professional Knowledge and Skills | Rating Stars (Click) | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| National Patient Safety Goals/Core Measures | |||||
| Cerner | |||||
| Eclipsys | |||||
| McKesson | |||||
| Meditech | |||||
| Other Computerized System | |||||
| Computerized Physician Order Entry | |||||
| Bar Coding for Medication Administration | |||||
| Pulmonary |
| EMR | Rating Stars (Click) | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Epic | |||||
| 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) |
| Age Specific Competencies | Rating Stars (Click) | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Infant (Birth - 1 year) |