Perioperative Theatre Technology  ·  Level 6
Prevention Of Nosocomial Infections
Chapter 2: Prepare patient for surgery
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Chapter Practical Activities

Practical 1: Patient Identification and Surgical Procedure Verification

Perioperative Theatre Technology · Level 6
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 patient hospital file, wristband, and consent form.
2.  You have been provided with the following resources for the practical task:
Tools & EquipmentMaterials
PenPatient Hospital File
Face MaskPatient Identification Wristband
GlovesSurgical Consent Form
Hand SanitizerPatient Identification Chart
⬇ PDFResources Required (Cutting List)
S/NItemQuantity
1Patient Hospital File1 Pc per Candidate
2Patient Identification Wristband1 Pc per Candidate
3Surgical Consent Form1 Pc per Candidate
4Pen1 Pc per Candidate
5Patient Identification Chart1 Pc per Candidate
6Face Mask1 Pc per Candidate
7Hand Sanitizer (70% alcohol)50 ml per Candidate
8Gloves (Latex or Nitrile)1 Pair per Candidate
⬇ PDFAssessor Guide
Items to be EvaluatedMarks AvailableMarks ObtainedComments
TASK 1: Patient Identification and Surgical Procedure Verification
Performed hand hygiene using hand sanitizer before patient interaction
(Award 1 mark or zero)
1
Donning of appropriate PPE (face mask and gloves) before verification
(Award 2 marks for all PPE worn correctly or zero)
2
Physically checks and reads patient identification wristband
(Award 2 marks or zero)
2
Compares patient wristband details with hospital file and surgical consent form
(Award 3 marks or zero)
3
Confirms patient name, date of birth, and hospital identification number match across all documents
(Award 3 marks or zero)
3
Verifies the surgical procedure name and site as per the consent form and patient chart
(Award 3 marks or zero)
3
Confirms the surgical site marking is present and matches the procedure
(Award 2 marks or zero)
2
Communicates with patient to confirm identity and procedure verbally
(Award 2 marks or zero)
2
Documents the verification process accurately in the patient file or checklist
(Award 2 marks or zero)
2
Sub-Total20
PRODUCT CHECKLIST
Accurate and complete patient identity and procedure verification documented
(Award 5 marks for complete and accurate documentation or zero)
5
Sub-Total5
GRAND TOTAL25
ASSESSMENT OUTCOME:   ☐ Competent    ☐ Not Yet Competent (competent if at least 50%)

Practical 2: Skin Preparation and Antiseptic Application on Surgical Site

Perioperative Theatre Technology · Level 6
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.  Perform skin cleansing and apply povidone-iodine antiseptic solution on a 15cm x 15cm surgical site on the patient's abdomen as per standard surgical preparation procedures.
2.  You have been provided with the following resources for the practical task:
Tools & EquipmentMaterials
Sterile gauze swabsAntiseptic solution (Povidone-Iodine 10%)
Sterile cotton ballsSoap liquid antiseptic
Sterile glovesClean running water
Face mask
Protective goggles
Sterile drapes
Clean basin
⬇ PDFResources Required (Cutting List)
S/NItemQuantity
1Sterile gauze swabs10 Pcs per Candidate
2Sterile cotton balls5 Pcs per Candidate
3Antiseptic solution (Povidone-Iodine 10%)100 ml per Candidate
4Sterile gloves1 pair per Candidate
5Face mask1 Pc per Candidate
6Protective goggles1 Pc per Candidate
7Sterile drapes1 Pc per Candidate
8Clean basin1 Pc per Candidate
9Clean running waterSufficient for Candidate
10Soap liquid antiseptic50 ml per Candidate
11Waste disposal bin (color coded)1 Pc per Candidate
⬇ PDFAssessor Guide
Items to be EvaluatedMarks AvailableMarks ObtainedComments
TASK 1: Skin Preparation and Antiseptic Application
Performed social hand wash before procedure
(Award 1 mark or zero)
1
Donned appropriate PPE: sterile gloves, face mask, protective goggles
(Award 5 marks for all PPE or zero)
5
Prepared antiseptic solution and clean water for skin cleansing
(Award 2 marks or zero)
2
Positioned the patient appropriately and exposed the surgical site
(Award 2 marks or zero)
2
Performed initial skin cleansing using soap liquid antiseptic and clean water
(Award 3 marks or zero)
3
Rinsed the surgical site with clean water after cleansing
(Award 1 mark or zero)
1
Applied povidone-iodine antiseptic solution on the 15cm x 15cm surgical site using sterile gauze swabs in circular motions from center outwards
(Award 5 marks or zero)
5
Allowed antiseptic to dry naturally without wiping
(Award 1 mark or zero)
1
Covered the prepared surgical site with sterile drapes maintaining aseptic field
(Award 2 marks or zero)
2
Disposed of used materials in appropriate color coded waste bins
(Award 2 marks or zero)
2
Performed social hand wash after procedure
(Award 1 mark or zero)
1
Documented the skin preparation and antiseptic application procedure accurately
(Award 2 marks or zero)
2
Sub-Total27
PRODUCT CHECKLIST
Surgical site skin is clean, free of visible dirt or debris
(Award 3 marks or zero)
3
Antiseptic solution applied evenly over entire 15cm x 15cm surgical site
(Award 4 marks or zero)
4
Aseptic field maintained with sterile drapes correctly positioned
(Award 3 marks or zero)
3
No contamination of prepared site observed during and after procedure
(Award 3 marks or zero)
3
Sub-Total13
GRAND TOTAL40
ASSESSMENT OUTCOME:   ☐ Competent    ☐ Not Yet Competent (competent if at least 50%)
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