How to Perform Indirect Care for Certified Nursing Assistant's Certification

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Knock on the door before you enter resident's room.

   If you must transfer a patient, always use a gait belt. ,, If need to perform perineal care, always follow proper hygiene procedures. , Be respectful and watch your language and actions while rendering care to the resident.
   
   Avoid addressing resident by nicknames. , Always review your CNA skill standard safety precautions. ,, Check if they need anything else, such as water. ,,
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   Step 2: Greet the resident.

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   Step 3: Introduce yourself to the resident.

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   Step 4: Tell the resident what care you will perform.

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   Step 5: Pull the curtain down before you perform the care; this will show that you respect the resident's privacy.

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   Step 6: Check the resident’s bed to see if he or she is in a safe sleeping position.

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   Step 7: Lower the bed when performing the care—this will make both you and the patient more comfortable when working.

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   Step 8: Wash your hands before performing care.

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   Step 9: Use gloves if required

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    Step 10: especially during perineal care

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    Step 11: catheter care

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    Step 12: drainage bag care

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    Step 13: denture and mouth care (brushing of teeth)

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    Step 14: assisting with the use of the bedpan

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    Step 15: the taking of measurements

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    Step 16: and the measuring/reporting urine output.

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    Step 17: Tell the resident each step of the procedure you will be doing.

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    Step 18: Follow the necessary standard safety precautions—such as disposing of gloves in the proper manner

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    Step 19: etc—when you are finished with the work.

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    Step 20: Wash your hands again before leaving.

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    Step 21: Make sure the side rails are raised and bed wheels are locked and place the call light within the resident’s reach before leaving.

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    Step 22: Undo privacy by pulling the curtain back out of the way.

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    Step 23: Report to the appropriate nurse staff that you've finished the assigned tasks.

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