LTC Skills Checklist

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Directions for Completing Skills Checklist


The following is a list of equipment and/or procedures performed in rendering care to patients. Please indicate the level of experience/proficiency with each and, where applicable, the types of equipment and/or systems with which you are familiar.

Use the following KEY as a guideline:
A) Theory Only/No Experience - Didactic instruction only, no hands-on experience.
B) Limited Experience - Knows procedure/has used equipment, but has done so infrequently or not within the last six months.
C) Moderate Experience - Able to demonstrate equipment/procedure, performs the task/skill independently with only resource assistance needed.
D) Proficient/Competent - Able to demonstrate/perform the task/skill proficiently without any assistance and can instruct/teach.

Patient Care

ABCD
Use of cardiac monitors
Assessment of heart sounds
Cardiac Arrest
CPR
Care of patients with CHF
Atropine administration
Digoxin administration
Dopamine administration
Inderal administration
Lidocaine administration
ABCD
Fluid Balance
Foley Catheter Insertion
Ileostomy
GU Irrigations
Nephrostomy Tube
ABCD
Blood Glucose Checks
Insulin Administration
Care of patients with Diabetes
ABCD
NG tube care and feedings
Gastrostomy tube care and feedings
Colostomy Care
Assessment of Bowel Sounds
ABCD
Taking Charge
Admission Procedures
Discharge Procedures
Patient Education
Patient Care Plans
ABCD
Medication Calculation
Reconstitution
Oral Administration
Eye Administration
IM Administration
SQ Administration
Rectal Administration
Starting IV’s
IV Medication Administration
Central Line Care
ABCD
Assessment of Neurological Status
Seizure Precautions
Care of a patient with a CVA
Care of a patient with Alzheimer’s
Care of patients with Spinal Cord Injury
Decadron Administration
Dilantin Administration
Phenobarbital Administration
Valium Administration
ABCD
Assessment of skin
Wound Care and Treatments
Use of special pressure relief devices
Care of pts with a total hip replacement
Care of pts with a total knee replacement
Crutch Walking
ABCD
Pulse Oximetry
Oxygen Administration via nasal cannuia
Oxygen Administration via face mask
Principles of chest percussion
Care of patients with ventilator
Care of patients with COPD
Care of patients with ARDS
Care of patient with a Tracheotomy

Age Specific:

ABCD
Infant (Birth to 1 year)
Toddler (1-3 years)
Pre-school (3-6 years)
School Age (6-12 years)
Adolescent ( 12-18 years)
Young Adult ( 18-30 years)
Mature Adult (30-60 years)
Elderly (>60 years)
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