ICU Skills Checklist
ICU Skills Checklist
General Items
- Maintain infection control practices (PPE, isolation protocols)
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives
- Stay updated on evidence-based practices and protocols
Basic Patient Care Skills
- Perform hand hygiene before and after patient contact
- Assess and monitor vital signs (BP, HR, RR, Temp, SpO2)
- Assist with activities of daily living (ADLs)
- Ensure patient comfort and safety (bed rails, call light)
Monitoring and Assessment Skills
- Perform neurological assessments (GCS, pupil response)
- Assess and document fluid balance (input/output)
- Monitor and document hemodynamic parameters (CVP, MAP)
- Perform and interpret ECG readings
Technical Skills
- Insert and maintain IV lines (peripheral and central)
- Administer medications (IV, IM, SQ) as per protocol
- Manage ventilators and monitor ventilator settings
- Perform endotracheal intubation and suctioning as needed
Emergency Response Skills
- Recognize and respond to code blue situations
- Administer CPR and use of AED
- Manage acute changes in patient condition (e.g., shock, arrhythmias)
- Participate in rapid response team activations
Communication and Teamwork Skills
- Effectively communicate with the healthcare team regarding patient status
- Document all care and interventions accurately and timely
- Educate patients and families about care plans and procedures
- Participate in handoff communication during shift changes
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