Perioperative Theatre Technology  ·  Level 5
Prevention Of Nosocomial Infections
Chapter 2: Prepare patient for surgery
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Chapter Practical Activities

Practical 1: Patient Identification and Verification for Surgery

Perioperative Theatre Technology · Level 5
Prevention Of Nosocomial Infections
PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT
TIME: 3 HOURS
⬇ PDFCandidate Instructions (Candidate Tool)

Type: Individual

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATE:
1.  You are required to perform the following task:
i.  Verify patient identity and confirm surgical procedure details using wristband and consent form prior to surgery.
2.  You have been provided with the following resources for the practical task:
Tools & EquipmentMaterials
PenPatient Identification Wristband
Face MaskPatient Surgical Consent Form
Hand SanitizerPatient Medical Record File
Name Badge
⬇ PDFResources Required (Cutting List)
S/NItemQuantity
1Patient Identification Wristband1 Pc per Candidate
2Patient Surgical Consent Form1 Pc per Candidate
3Patient Medical Record File1 Pc per Candidate
4Pen1 Pc per Candidate
5Face Mask1 Pc per Candidate
6Hand Sanitizer (70% alcohol)Enough per Candidate
7Name Badge for Candidate1 Pc per Candidate
⬇ PDFAssessor Guide
Items to be EvaluatedMarks AvailableMarks ObtainedComments
TASK 1: Prepare self and environment
Performed hand hygiene using hand sanitizer
(Award 1 mark for proper hand hygiene or zero)
1
Doned face mask correctly covering nose and mouth
(Award 1 mark for correct mask use or zero)
1
Wore name badge visibly
(Award 1 mark for visible name badge or zero)
1
Sub-Total3
TASK 2: Patient identification verification
Introduced self to patient and explained procedure
(Award 1 mark for clear introduction or zero)
1
Checked patient wristband for full name and hospital number
(Award 1 mark each for name and hospital number verification)
2
Asked patient to state full name and date of birth
(Award 1 mark each for name and date of birth confirmation)
2
Cross-checked patient details on surgical consent form with wristband and medical record
(Award 1 mark each for confirming name, procedure, and date on consent form)
3
Confirmed surgical procedure and site with patient and consent form
(Award 1 mark each for procedure and site confirmation)
2
Documented verification details on patient record or checklist
(Award 2 marks for complete and accurate documentation)
2
Sub-Total12
TASK 3: Final patient verification before transfer
Ensured patient is positioned safely and comfortably
(Award 1 mark for safe positioning or zero)
1
Instructed assistant to prepare for patient transfer
(Award 1 mark for clear instruction or zero)
1
Reconfirmed patient identity and procedure with assistant
(Award 1 mark for effective communication or zero)
1
Sub-Total3
PRODUCT CHECKLIST
Patient identity verified correctly using wristband, verbal confirmation, and consent form
(Award 5 marks for complete and accurate verification or zero)
5
Surgical procedure and site confirmed correctly and documented
(Award 5 marks for correct confirmation and documentation or zero)
5
Sub-Total10
GRAND TOTAL28
ASSESSMENT OUTCOME:   ☐ Competent    ☐ Not Yet Competent (competent if at least 50%)

Practical 2: Skin preparation and antiseptic application for surgical site

Perioperative Theatre Technology · Level 5
Prevention Of Nosocomial Infections
PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT
TIME: 4 HOURS
⬇ PDFCandidate Instructions (Candidate Tool)

Type: Individual

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATE:
1.  You are required to perform the following task:
i.  Prepare the patient’s surgical site by performing skin cleansing and applying 10% povidone iodine antiseptic solution over a 15 cm x 15 cm area as per standard procedure.
2.  You have been provided with the following resources for the practical task:
Tools & EquipmentMaterials
Face maskAntiseptic solution (povidone iodine 10%)
HeadcapSoap liquid hand wash
Sterile glovesPlain paper
Utility gloves
Mackintosh apron
Surgical mask
Goggles
Sterile cotton swabs
Sterile gauze swabs
Sterile towel
Running water tap with sink
Pen
⬇ PDFResources Required (Cutting List)
S/NItemQuantity
1Face mask1 Pc per Candidate
2Headcap1 Pc per Candidate
3Sterile gloves1 Pair per Candidate
4Utility gloves1 Pair per Candidate
5Mackintosh apron1 Pc per Candidate
6Surgical mask1 Pc per Candidate
7Goggles1 Pair per Candidate
8Sterile cotton swabs10 Pcs per Candidate
9Antiseptic solution (povidone iodine 10%)100 ml per Candidate
10Sterile gauze swabs5 Pcs per Candidate
11Sterile towel1 Pc per Candidate
12Running water tap with sink1 per Candidate
13Soap liquid hand washEnough per Candidate
14Waste disposal bins (color coded)3 Bins per Candidate
15Plain paper2 Sheets per Candidate
16Pen1 Pc per Candidate
17Assistant1 per Candidate
⬇ PDFAssessor Guide
Items to be EvaluatedMarks AvailableMarks ObtainedComments
TASK 1: Prepare self and environment
Performed social hand wash before donning PPE
(Award 1 mark or zero)
1
Donning appropriate PPEs: utility gloves, mackintosh apron, headgear, surgical mask, goggles
(Award 1 mark for each appropriate PPE worn)
5
Prepared antiseptic solution and materials at hand
(Award 1 mark or zero)
1
Sub-Total7
TASK 2: Perform skin cleansing
Adjusted water tap and wetted hands with running water
(Award 1 mark or zero)
1
Applied enough soap and rubbed hands thoroughly
(Award 1 mark or zero)
1
Rinsed hands under running water
(Award 1 mark or zero)
1
Dried hands with sterile towel without contamination
(Award 1 mark or zero)
1
Donned sterile gloves maintaining sterility
(Award 1 mark or zero)
1
Sub-Total5
TASK 3: Perform skin antiseptic application
Instructed assistant to expose surgical site maintaining asepsis
(Award 1 mark or zero)
1
Used sterile cotton swabs to apply antiseptic solution starting from center outward
(Award 1 mark for correct technique and 1 mark for direction)
2
Covered entire 15 cm x 15 cm surgical site area uniformly
(Award 1 mark for correct area coverage and 1 mark for even application)
2
Avoided contamination by not touching non-sterile surfaces
(Award 1 mark or zero)
1
Disposed used materials in the correct color-coded bins
(Award 1 mark or zero)
1
Sub-Total7
TASK 4: Complete procedure and documentation
Removed PPE appropriately without contamination
(Award 1 mark or zero)
1
Performed social hand wash after doffing PPE
(Award 1 mark or zero)
1
Documented procedure performed including antiseptic used, site, and time
(Award 1 mark for completeness and 1 mark for accuracy)
2
Sub-Total4
PRODUCT CHECKLIST
Surgical site skin area cleansed and antiseptic applied uniformly over 15 cm x 15 cm area
(Award 5 marks for correct size and uniform antiseptic application)
5
Sub-Total5
GRAND TOTAL28
ASSESSMENT OUTCOME:   ☐ Competent    ☐ Not Yet Competent (competent if at least 50%)
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