PACU

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Name*
Age Specific Care
Proficiency Rating
Frequency Rating

Newborn/Neonate (birth - 30 days) *
Newborn/Neonate (birth - 30 days) proficiency*
Newborn/Neonate (birth - 30 days) frequency*
Infant (30 days - 1 year) *
Infant (30 days - 1 year) proficiency*
Infant (30 days - 1 year) frequency*
Toddler (1 - 3 years) *
Toddler (1 - 3 years) proficiency*
Toddler (1 - 3 years) frequency*
Preschooler (3 - 5 years) *
Preschooler (3 - 5 years) proficiency*
Preschooler (3 - 5 years) frequency*
School Age Child (5 - 12 years) *
School Age Child (5 - 12 years) proficiency*
School Age Child (5 - 12 years) frequency*
Adolescents (12 - 18 years) *
Adolescents (12 - 18 years) proficiency*
Adolescents (12 - 18 years) frequency*
Young Adults (18 - 39 years) *
Young Adults (18 - 39 years) proficiency*
Young Adults (18 - 39 years) frequency*
Middle Adults (39 - 64 years) *
Middle Adults (39 - 64 years) proficiency*
Middle Adults (39 - 64 years) frequency*
Older Adults (64+ years) *
Older Adults (64+ years) proficiency*
Older Adults (64+ years) frequency*
Elderly Adults (over 79+ years) *
Elderly Adults (over 79+ years) proficiency*
Elderly Adults (over 79+ years) frequency*

General Skills
Proficiency Rating
Frequency Rating

Standard Precautions *
Standard Precautions proficiency*
Standard Precautions frequency*
Isolation Precautions *
Isolation Precautions proficiency*
Isolation Precautions frequency*
Patient Head to Toe Assessment *
Patient Head to Toe Assessment proficiency*
Patient Head to Toe Assessment frequency*
Medication Titration *
Medication Titration proficiency*
Medication Titration frequency*
Pediatric Respiratory / Cardiac Arrest *
Pediatric Respiratory / Cardiac Arrest proficiency*
Pediatric Respiratory / Cardiac Arrest frequency*
Adult Respiratory / Cardiac Arrest *
Adult Respiratory / Cardiac Arrest proficiency*
Adult Respiratory / Cardiac Arrest frequency*
Crash Carts *
Crash Carts proficiency*
Crash Carts frequency*
Defibrillators *
Defibrillators proficiency*
Defibrillators frequency*
Care of Patient in Restraints *
Care of Patient in Restraints proficiency*
Care of Patient in Restraints frequency*
Automated Med Dispensing Systems *
Automated Med Dispensing Systems proficiency*
Automated Med Dispensing Systems frequency*
Care Planning & Discharge Planning *
Care Planning & Discharge Planning proficiency*
Care Planning & Discharge Planning frequency*
Patient / Family Education *
Patient / Family Education proficiency*
Patient / Family Education frequency*
Electronic Documentation *
Electronic Documentation proficiency*
Electronic Documentation frequency*
Document Interventions, Outcomes, Lab Studies, MD Notifications & Follow - up Care *
Document Interventions, Outcomes, Lab Studies, MD Notifications & Follow - up Care proficiency*
Document Interventions, Outcomes, Lab Studies, MD Notifications & Follow - up Care frequency*

Admission To PACU
Proficiency Rating
Frequency Rating

Initial Assessment / Vital Signs *
Initial Assessment / Vital Signs proficiency*
Initial Assessment / Vital Signs frequency*
Airway Management *
Airway Management proficiency*
Airway Management frequency*
Proper Positioning *
Proper Positioning proficiency*
Proper Positioning frequency*
Skin Color, Temp, Turgor *
Skin Color, Temp, Turgor proficiency*
Skin Color, Temp, Turgor frequency*
Neurological Status *
Neurological Status proficiency*
Neurological Status frequency*

Monitor Recovery of Patient From:
Proficiency Rating
Frequency Rating

General Anesthesia *
General Anesthesia proficiency*
General Anesthesia frequency*
Regional Anesthesia *
Regional Anesthesia proficiency*
Regional Anesthesia frequency*
Local Anesthesia *
Local Anesthesia proficiency*
Local Anesthesia frequency*

Neuro Skills
Proficiency Rating
Frequency Rating

Neuro Assessment *
Neuro Assessment proficiency*
Neuro Assessment frequency*
Glasgow Coma Scale *
Glasgow Coma Scale proficiency*
Glasgow Coma Scale frequency*

Neuro Skills - Care of the Post Operative Patient with:
Proficiency Rating
Frequency Rating

Spinal Fusion *
Spinal Fusion proficiency*
Spinal Fusion frequency*
Spinal Cord Injury *
Spinal Cord Injury proficiency*
Spinal Cord Injury frequency*
Ventriculostomy *
Ventriculostomy proficiency*
Ventriculostomy frequency*
Craniotomy *
Craniotomy proficiency*
Craniotomy frequency*
ICP Monitor *
ICP Monitor proficiency*
ICP Monitor frequency*

Medications Knowledge and Use of
Proficiency Rating
Frequency Rating

Sedatives *
Sedatives proficiency*
Sedatives frequency*
Barbiturates *
Barbiturates proficiency*
Barbiturates frequency*

Cardiac Skills
Proficiency Rating
Frequency Rating

Use of Doppler *
Use of Doppler proficiency*
Use of Doppler frequency*
Cardiac Assessment (Auscultation) *
Cardiac Assessment (Auscultation) proficiency*
Cardiac Assessment (Auscultation) frequency*
Knowledge of Labs and Normal Values *
Knowledge of Labs and Normal Values proficiency*
Knowledge of Labs and Normal Values frequency*
12 Lead Interpretation *
12 Lead Interpretation proficiency*
12 Lead Interpretation frequency*
Arrhythmia Analysis *
Arrhythmia Analysis proficiency*
Arrhythmia Analysis frequency*
Cardioversion & Defibrillation *
Cardioversion & Defibrillation proficiency*
Cardioversion & Defibrillation frequency*
Assist with Insertion of Temporary Pacemaker *
Assist with Insertion of Temporary Pacemaker proficiency*
Assist with Insertion of Temporary Pacemaker frequency*
Use of Non - Invasive Temporary Pacing Equipment *
Use of Non - Invasive Temporary Pacing Equipment proficiency*
Use of Non - Invasive Temporary Pacing Equipment frequency*

Intravascular Hemodynamic Monitoring:
Proficiency Rating
Frequency Rating

Pulmonary Artery Catheters *
Pulmonary Artery Catheters proficiency*
Pulmonary Artery Catheters frequency*
Arterial Catheters *
Arterial Catheters proficiency*
Arterial Catheters frequency*
Swan - Ganz Catheters *
Swan - Ganz Catheters proficiency*
Swan - Ganz Catheters frequency*
Equipment Maintenance *
Equipment Maintenance proficiency*
Equipment Maintenance frequency*
Dressing Changes *
Dressing Changes proficiency*
Dressing Changes frequency*
Prevention of Complications *
Prevention of Complications proficiency*
Prevention of Complications frequency*
Leveling Waveform Analysis *
Leveling Waveform Analysis proficiency*
Leveling Waveform Analysis frequency*

Obtain and Interpret:
Proficiency Rating
Frequency Rating

Cardiac Output *
Cardiac Output proficiency*
Cardiac Output frequency*
PA Pressure *
PA Pressure proficiency*
PA Pressure frequency*
PCWP / PAWP *
PCWP / PAWP proficiency*
PCWP / PAWP frequency*
CVP *
CVP proficiency*
CVP frequency*
LAP *
LAP proficiency*
LAP frequency*

Cardiac - Care of the Post Operative Patient with:
Proficiency Rating
Frequency Rating

Malignant Hyperthermia *
Malignant Hyperthermia proficiency*
Malignant Hyperthermia frequency*
AAA Repair *
AAA Repair proficiency*
AAA Repair frequency*
Open Heart Surgery (CABG) *
Open Heart Surgery (CABG) proficiency*
Open Heart Surgery (CABG) frequency*
Off Pump Heart Surgery *
Off Pump Heart Surgery proficiency*
Off Pump Heart Surgery frequency*
Valve Repair *
Valve Repair proficiency*
Valve Repair frequency*
Permanent / Temporary Pacemaker *
Permanent / Temporary Pacemaker proficiency*
Permanent / Temporary Pacemaker frequency*
Congestive Heart Failure *
Congestive Heart Failure proficiency*
Congestive Heart Failure frequency*
Heart Transplant *
Heart Transplant proficiency*
Heart Transplant frequency*

Medications Knowledge and Use of
Proficiency Rating
Frequency Rating

Antiarrhythmics *
Antiarrhythmics proficiency*
Antiarrhythmics frequency*
Calcium Channel Blockers *
Calcium Channel Blockers proficiency*
Calcium Channel Blockers frequency*
Beta Blockers *
Beta Blockers proficiency*
Beta Blockers frequency*
Heparin *
Heparin proficiency*
Heparin frequency*
Dopamine *
Dopamine proficiency*
Dopamine frequency*
Dobutamine *
Dobutamine proficiency*
Dobutamine frequency*

Proficiency Rating
Frequency Rating

Airway Insertion / Management *
Airway Insertion / Management proficiency*
Airway Insertion / Management frequency*
Assess Respiratory Rate, Rhythm, Depth & Symmetry *
Assess Respiratory Rate, Rhythm, Depth & Symmetry proficiency*
Assess Respiratory Rate, Rhythm, Depth & Symmetry frequency*
Auscultate Breath Sounds *
Auscultate Breath Sounds proficiency*
Auscultate Breath Sounds frequency*
Recognize Abnormal Breath Sounds (e.g. rales, rhonchi) & Implement Interventions *
Recognize Abnormal Breath Sounds (e.g. rales, rhonchi) & Implement Interventions proficiency*
Recognize Abnormal Breath Sounds (e.g. rales, rhonchi) & Implement Interventions frequency*
Laryngospasm *
Laryngospasm proficiency*
Laryngospasm frequency*
Obtain ABGs *
Obtain ABGs proficiency*
Obtain ABGs frequency*
Knowledge of ABGs and Normal Values *
Knowledge of ABGs and Normal Values proficiency*
Knowledge of ABGs and Normal Values frequency*
Set - up Chest Tube Drainage System *
Set - up Chest Tube Drainage System proficiency*
Set - up Chest Tube Drainage System frequency*
Recognize Air Leak, Assess for SQ Emphysema *
Recognize Air Leak, Assess for SQ Emphysema proficiency*
Recognize Air Leak, Assess for SQ Emphysema frequency*
Measure Drainage *
Measure Drainage proficiency*
Measure Drainage frequency*

Perform Suctioning:
Proficiency Rating
Frequency Rating

Oral *
Oral proficiency*
Oral frequency*
Nasal *
Nasal proficiency*
Nasal frequency*
Endotracheal *
Endotracheal proficiency*
Endotracheal frequency*
Tracheal *
Tracheal proficiency*
Tracheal frequency*

02 Administration:
Proficiency Rating
Frequency Rating

Mask *
Mask proficiency*
Mask frequency*
Nasal Cannula *
Nasal Cannula proficiency*
Nasal Cannula frequency*
T - Piece *
T - Piece proficiency*
T - Piece frequency*
ETT Mechanical Ventilator *
ETT Mechanical Ventilator proficiency*
ETT Mechanical Ventilator frequency*

Respiratory - Care of the Post Operative Patient with:
Proficiency Rating
Frequency Rating

Pneumothorax *
Pneumothorax proficiency*
Pneumothorax frequency*
Chest Tube *
Chest Tube proficiency*
Chest Tube frequency*
Lung Transplant *
Lung Transplant proficiency*
Lung Transplant frequency*
Thoracotomy *
Thoracotomy proficiency*
Thoracotomy frequency*
Lobectomy *
Lobectomy proficiency*
Lobectomy frequency*

Medications Knowledge and Use of
Proficiency Rating
Frequency Rating

Bronchodilators *
Bronchodilators proficiency*
Bronchodilators frequency*
Diuretics *
Diuretics proficiency*
Diuretics frequency*
Corticosteroids *
Corticosteroids proficiency*
Corticosteroids frequency*
Racemic Epinephrine *
Racemic Epinephrine proficiency*
Racemic Epinephrine frequency*

Gastrointestinal Skills
Proficiency Rating
Frequency Rating

Bowel Sounds / Abdominal Assessment *
Bowel Sounds / Abdominal Assessment proficiency*
Bowel Sounds / Abdominal Assessment frequency*
G or J Tube *
G or J Tube proficiency*
G or J Tube frequency*
NG Tubes *
NG Tubes proficiency*
NG Tubes frequency*
Ostomy Care and Assessment *
Ostomy Care and Assessment proficiency*
Ostomy Care and Assessment frequency*

Gastrointestinal - Care of the Post Operative Patient with:
Proficiency Rating
Frequency Rating

Gastric Bypass *
Gastric Bypass proficiency*
Gastric Bypass frequency*
Appendectomy *
Appendectomy proficiency*
Appendectomy frequency*
Colostomy / Ileostomy *
Colostomy / Ileostomy proficiency*
Colostomy / Ileostomy frequency*
GI Surgery *
GI Surgery proficiency*
GI Surgery frequency*
Liver Transplant *
Liver Transplant proficiency*
Liver Transplant frequency*
Small Bowel Transplant *
Small Bowel Transplant proficiency*
Small Bowel Transplant frequency*
Pancreatic Transplant *
Pancreatic Transplant proficiency*
Pancreatic Transplant frequency*
ERCP *
ERCP proficiency*
ERCP frequency*

Medications Knowledge and Use of
Proficiency Rating
Frequency Rating

Antiemetics *
Antiemetics proficiency*
Antiemetics frequency*
Lipids / TPN / PPN *
Lipids / TPN / PPN proficiency*
Lipids / TPN / PPN frequency*

GU / Renal Skills
Proficiency Rating
Frequency Rating

Assessment of Output *
Assessment of Output proficiency*
Assessment of Output frequency*
Catheters *
Catheters proficiency*
Catheters frequency*
Urethral *
Urethral proficiency*
Urethral frequency*
Suprapubic *
Suprapubic proficiency*
Suprapubic frequency*
Bladder Irrigation *
Bladder Irrigation proficiency*
Bladder Irrigation frequency*
Knowledge of Normal Lab Chemistry Values *
Knowledge of Normal Lab Chemistry Values proficiency*
Knowledge of Normal Lab Chemistry Values frequency*

GU / Renal Skills - Care of the Post Operative Patient with:
Proficiency Rating
Frequency Rating

Shunts / Fistulas *
Shunts / Fistulas proficiency*
Shunts / Fistulas frequency*
TURB *
TURB proficiency*
TURB frequency*
Nephrectomy *
Nephrectomy proficiency*
Nephrectomy frequency*
Kidney Transplant *
Kidney Transplant proficiency*
Kidney Transplant frequency*
Bladder Repair *
Bladder Repair proficiency*
Bladder Repair frequency*
Testicular Procedures *
Testicular Procedures proficiency*
Testicular Procedures frequency*
Lithotripsy (ESWL) *
Lithotripsy (ESWL) proficiency*
Lithotripsy (ESWL) frequency*

Orthopedic Skills
Proficiency Rating
Frequency Rating

Circulation / Movement / Sensation Checks *
Circulation / Movement / Sensation Checks proficiency*
Circulation / Movement / Sensation Checks frequency*
Cold Systems *
Cold Systems proficiency*
Cold Systems frequency*
Braces / Casts *
Braces / Casts proficiency*
Braces / Casts frequency*

Orthopedic - Care of Post Operative Patient with:
Proficiency Rating
Frequency Rating

Amputation *
Amputation proficiency*
Amputation frequency*
Total Joint *
Total Joint proficiency*
Total Joint frequency*
Fractures *
Fractures proficiency*
Fractures frequency*
Arthroscopic Procedures *
Arthroscopic Procedures proficiency*
Arthroscopic Procedures frequency*

Eye / Ear - Care of Post - Operative Patient with:
Proficiency Rating
Frequency Rating

Cataract Extraction *
Cataract Extraction proficiency*
Cataract Extraction frequency*
Keratoplasty (Corneal Transplant) *
Keratoplasty (Corneal Transplant) proficiency*
Keratoplasty (Corneal Transplant) frequency*
Laser Eye Surgery *
Laser Eye Surgery proficiency*
Laser Eye Surgery frequency*
Orbital Fracture *
Orbital Fracture proficiency*
Orbital Fracture frequency*
Orbital Implant *
Orbital Implant proficiency*
Orbital Implant frequency*
Scleral Bucking (for Retinal Detachment) *
Scleral Bucking (for Retinal Detachment) proficiency*
Scleral Bucking (for Retinal Detachment) frequency*
Dacryocystectomy *
Dacryocystectomy proficiency*
Dacryocystectomy frequency*
Myringotomy *
Myringotomy proficiency*
Myringotomy frequency*
Cochlear Implant *
Cochlear Implant proficiency*
Cochlear Implant frequency*

Pain Management
Proficiency Rating
Frequency Rating

Assessment and Documentation of Pain and Follow Up After Intervention *
Assessment and Documentation of Pain and Follow Up After Intervention proficiency*
Assessment and Documentation of Pain and Follow Up After Intervention frequency*
PCA Systems *
PCA Systems proficiency*
PCA Systems frequency*
Epidural Pain Systems *
Epidural Pain Systems proficiency*
Epidural Pain Systems frequency*

Knowledge and Use of
Proficiency Rating
Frequency Rating

IV Sedation *
IV Sedation proficiency*
IV Sedation frequency*
Titration of Medication Per Orders *
Titration of Medication Per Orders proficiency*
Titration of Medication Per Orders frequency*
Narcotic Analgesic *
Narcotic Analgesic proficiency*
Narcotic Analgesic frequency*
Non - Narcotic Analgesics *
Non - Narcotic Analgesics proficiency*
Non - Narcotic Analgesics frequency*
Muscle Relaxants *
Muscle Relaxants proficiency*
Muscle Relaxants frequency*

Additional Medications Knowledge and Use of
Proficiency Rating
Frequency Rating

Calculate Infusion Rates in Dosages Ordered *
Calculate Infusion Rates in Dosages Ordered proficiency*
Calculate Infusion Rates in Dosages Ordered frequency*
Ionotropes *
Ionotropes proficiency*
Ionotropes frequency*
Vasopressors *
Vasopressors proficiency*
Vasopressors frequency*
Vasodilators *
Vasodilators proficiency*
Vasodilators frequency*
Reversal Agents *
Reversal Agents proficiency*
Reversal Agents frequency*

IV therapy / Phlebotomy
Proficiency Rating
Frequency Rating

Peripheral IV Insertion, Care and Maintenance *
Peripheral IV Insertion, Care and Maintenance proficiency*
Peripheral IV Insertion, Care and Maintenance frequency*
PICC Line Care and Maintenance *
PICC Line Care and Maintenance proficiency*
PICC Line Care and Maintenance frequency*
Central Line Care and Maintenance *
Central Line Care and Maintenance proficiency*
Central Line Care and Maintenance frequency*
Port - A - Cath Access, Care and Maintenance *
Port - A - Cath Access, Care and Maintenance proficiency*
Port - A - Cath Access, Care and Maintenance frequency*
Drawing Labwork from Central Line / Port *
Drawing Labwork from Central Line / Port proficiency*
Drawing Labwork from Central Line / Port frequency*
Administration of Blood / Blood Products *
Administration of Blood / Blood Products proficiency*
Administration of Blood / Blood Products frequency*

Tubes / Drains - Care of Patient with:
Proficiency Rating
Frequency Rating

Penrose Drain *
Penrose Drain proficiency*
Penrose Drain frequency*
Jackson Pratt *
Jackson Pratt proficiency*
Jackson Pratt frequency*
T Tube *
T Tube proficiency*
T Tube frequency*
Hemovac *
Hemovac proficiency*
Hemovac frequency*

Operate & Monitor Unit Equipment
Proficiency Rating
Frequency Rating

Portable Suction Machine *
Portable Suction Machine proficiency*
Portable Suction Machine frequency*
Transport Monitor *
Transport Monitor proficiency*
Transport Monitor frequency*
Automatic BP Monitor *
Automatic BP Monitor proficiency*
Automatic BP Monitor frequency*
Blanket Warmer / Bear Hugger *
Blanket Warmer / Bear Hugger proficiency*
Blanket Warmer / Bear Hugger frequency*
Sequential Compression Device *
Sequential Compression Device proficiency*
Sequential Compression Device frequency*
Pulse Oximeter *
Pulse Oximeter proficiency*
Pulse Oximeter frequency*
Hyper / Hypothermia Blanket *
Hyper / Hypothermia Blanket proficiency*
Hyper / Hypothermia Blanket frequency*
Blood Warmer *
Blood Warmer proficiency*
Blood Warmer frequency*
PACU Stretcher *
PACU Stretcher proficiency*
PACU Stretcher frequency*
IV Pumps *
IV Pumps proficiency*
IV Pumps frequency*

Anesthesia Equipment
Proficiency Rating
Frequency Rating

Nitrogen Controls *
Nitrogen Controls proficiency*
Nitrogen Controls frequency*
Tanks *
Tanks proficiency*
Tanks frequency*
Wall Units *
Wall Units proficiency*
Wall Units frequency*

Discharge
Proficiency Rating
Frequency Rating

Perform A Discharge Physical *
Perform A Discharge Physical proficiency*
Perform A Discharge Physical frequency*
Level of Consciousness *
Level of Consciousness proficiency*
Level of Consciousness frequency*
Pupillary Reactions *
Pupillary Reactions proficiency*
Pupillary Reactions frequency*
Motor & Sensory Function *
Motor & Sensory Function proficiency*
Motor & Sensory Function frequency*
Muscular Strength (e.g. Hand grasps, Head lift) *
Muscular Strength (e.g. Hand grasps, Head lift) proficiency*
Muscular Strength (e.g. Hand grasps, Head lift) frequency*
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