cope health scholars practical skills exam

AIDET

acknowledge

introduce

duration

explanation

thank you

SKAHI

signs

knock

assess

hand hygiene

identify

can cute bears have pretty faces

curtains

catheters

brakes

hip height

pillow

flat

AIDET, SKAHI, and CCBHPF combined

signs

knock…

walk in room

acknowledge, introduce (hi there, my name is sophia, im a health scholar)

hand hygiene

close curtains

assess for IVs and catheters

duration (i’m going to be helping you with ___ today, it will take about ___ minutes, is that okay?)

identify (what is your name? can i see your wristband?)

confirm the brakes are on

raise bed to hip height

remove pillow if necessary (can you lift your head for me?)

ensure that the bed is flat

… perform skill…

are you comfortable? is there anything else I can do for you? (make sure you don’t do anything you’re not allowed to

thank (thank you for letting me assist you today 🙂 )

bathing: staff presence? supplies?

YES RN approval, YES staff presence

supplies

• multiple wash cloths and wipes

• gown

• wash basin

• soap

• toothbrush/toothpaste/mouthwash

feeding: staff presence? supplies?

YES RN approval, NO staff presence

supplies:

• meal tray

• wash cloth

• tooth brush and paste

repositioning: staff presence? supplies?

YES staff approval, YES staff presence

supplies:

• 2-3 pillows

• friction-reducing device (chuck)

bed to gurney: staff presence? supplies?

YES RN approval, YES staff presence

supplies

• chuck

• Z slider

• gurney

making a bed: staff presence? supplies?

YES staff approval, YES staff presence

supplies:

• fitted sheet

• chuck

• pillowcase

• wipes for pillow

• new gown

vitals: staff presence? supplies?

YES RN approval, NO staff presence

supplies:

• automated vitals machine

• alcohol wipes

• temperature probe cover

• paper and pen

ambulating: staff presence? supplies?

YES staff approval, but NO staff presence

supplies:

• non-skid shoes or socks

• assistive devices (canes, walkers)

changing a patient: staff presence? supplies?

YES RN approval, YES staff presence

supplies

• some kind of bed pan or commode or urinal

• measuring hat

• wipes

bed to wheelchair: staff presence? supplies?

YES RN approval, NO staff presence

supplies:

• wheelchair with locking wheels

• non-slip shoes, slippers, socks

ambulating a patient: key steps