Intensive Care Nursing/Cubicle Safety Checks

Treat the bedside or cubicle checks as the safety component at the start of the shift. This process can be considered similar to a pilot's safety checks of the cabin and plane. Monitor- alarm limits Ventilator settings and alarms Oxygen in working order Bag/mask device (check PEEP and match to ventilator setting) Suction in working order Suction catheters Spare oxygen cylinder for emergency transport (check fill level) Portable suction device working</li> <li>Personal protective equipment (PPE) such as gloves, gowns, mask and goggles (ensure appropriate size)</li> <li>Check all infusions from point of connection all the way to the drug, ensure labelled correctly and expiry details.</li> <li>Connections of all iv access, drains and devices.</li> <ul><li>Power sources- check all devices are plugged in and receiving power, check any back up sources</li> <li>Check documentation, especially observations. Human factors make it very easy to follow previous documentation and continue to miss vital observations unintentionally. </li></ul> </ul>

Consider the British Army 7P's adage for Proper Planning and Preparation Prevents Piss Poor Performance link here.

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