INSULIN Single Type Prep: Skills Stack Procedure

Verbalize ALL In order

1st

Verify physician’s order; identify current blood glucose value

2nd

Select insulin syringe with small gauge needle (25-28 guage)

3rd

Identifies correct prescribed insulin type & verifies expiration date on medication vial

4th

Performs hand hygiene

5th

Swabs top of vial with alcohol and allows injection stopper to dry

6th

Injects volume of air equal to prescribed insulin volume7

7th

Withdraws correct for dose; with needle remaining in vial, verifies dose with 2nd nurse (high alter medication)

8th

Withdraws needle from vial; uses scoop-method to cover needle with cap (protects exposed needle in preparation for transport to patient’s bedside)