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Hand Hygiene is listed first as a reminder of the importance of performing this skill before all other skills. The numbered lines below each skill are the steps needed to perform that skill. Critical Element Steps are in bold type.  \nSKILL 1—HAND HYGIENE (HAND WASHING)  \n1 Address client by name and introduces self to client by name  \n2 Turns on water at sink  \n3 Wets hands and wrists thoroughly  \n4 Applies soap to hands  \n5 Lathers all surfaces of wrists, hands and fingers producing friction, for at least 20 (twenty) seconds, keeping hands lower than the elbows and the fingertips down  \n6 Cleans fingernails by rubbing fingertips against palms of the opposite hand  \n7 Rinse all surfaces of wrists, hands and fingers, keeping hands lower than the elbowsand the fingertips down  \n8 Uses clean, dry paper towel/towels to dry all surfaces of fingers, hands and wrists starting at fingertips then disposes of paper towel/towels into waste container  \n9 Uses clean, dry paper towel/towels to turn off faucet then disposes of paper towel/towels into waste container or uses knee/foot control to turn off faucet  \n10 Does not touch inside of sink at any time  \nSKILL 2—APPLIES ONE KNEE-HIGH ELASTIC STOCKING  \n(Tested on the candidate volunteer with a clean, unused stocking)  \n1 Explains procedure, speaking clearly, slowly and directly, maintaining face-to-face contact whenever possible  \n2 Privacy is provided with a curtain, screen or door  \n3 Client is in supine position (lying down in bed) while stocking is applied  \n4 Turns stocking inside-out, at least to the heel  \n5 Places foot of stocking over toes, foot and heel  \n6 Pulls top of stocking over foot, heel and leg  \n7 Moves foot and leg gently and naturally, avoiding force and over-extension of limb and joints  \n8 Finishes procedure with no twists or wrinkles and heel of stocking, if present, is over  \nheel and opening in toe area (if present) is either over or under toe area; if using a mannequin, candidate may state stocking needs to be wrinkle-free  \n9 Signaling device is within reach and bed is in low position  \n10 After completing skill, wash hands  \nSKILL 3—ASSISTS TO AMBULATE USING TRANSFER BELT  \n1 Explains procedure, speaking clearly, slowly and directly, maintaining face-toface contact whenever possible  \n2 Privacy is provided with a curtain, screen or door  \n3 Before assisting to stand, client is wearing non-skid shoes/footwear  \n4 Before assisting to stand, bed is at a safe level  \n5 Before assisting to stand, checks and/or locks bed wheels  \n6 Before assisting to stand, client is assisted to sitting position with feet flat on the floor  \n7 Before assisting to stand, applies transfer belt securely at the waist over clothing/ gown  \n8 Before assisting to stand, provides instructions to enable client to assist in standing including prearranged signal to alert client to begin standing  \n9 Stands facing client positioning self to ensure safety of candidate and client during transfer. Counts to three (or says other prearranged signal) to alert client to begin standing  \n10 On signal, gradually assists client to stand by grasping transfer belt on both sides with an upward grasp (candidate’s hands are in upward position), and maintaining stability of client’s legs by standing knee to knee or toe to toe with client  \n11 Walks slightly behind and to one side of client for a distance of ten (10) feet, while holding onto the belt  \n12 Assists client to bed and removes transfer belt  \n13 Signaling device is within reach and bed is in low position  \n14 After completing skill, wash hands  \nSKILL 4—ASSISTS WITH USE OF BEDPAN  \n1 Explains procedure speaking clearly, slowly and directly, maintaining face-to-face contact whenever possible  \n2 Privacy is provided with a curtain, screen or door  \n3 Before placing bedpan, lowers he","cbCail8WvX7WL1pJ","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCail8WvX7WL1pJ","pdf",698623,"English","# Northern California Skill Listing\n## Skills Listing\n### SKILL 1—HAND HYGIENE (HAND WASHING)\n### SKILL 2—APPLIES ONE KNEE-HIGH ELASTIC STOCKING\n### SKILL 3—ASSISTS TO AMBULATE USING TRANSFER BELT\n### SKILL 4—ASSISTS WITH USE OF BEDPAN\n### SKILL 5—CLEANS UPPER OR LOWER DENTURE\n### SKILL 6—COUNTS AND RECORDS RADIAL PULSE","[{\"question\":\"Why is Hand Hygiene listed first in the Northern California Skill Listing?\",\"answer\":\"Hand Hygiene (Hand Washing) is listed first to remind readers of the importance of performing it before all other skills.\"},{\"question\":\"How are the steps for each skill organized?\",\"answer\":\"Each skill section provides numbered steps needed to perform the skill, and critical elements are presented in bold type.\"},{\"question\":\"What actions are required after completing skills like applying elastic stockings or assisting with ambulation?\",\"answer\":\"The listing specifies post-skill requirements such as washing hands after completing the procedure, along with safe handling and setup steps during the task.\"}]","Northern California Skill Listing - Skills Listing - Hand Hygiene (Hand Washing) | PDF",1790743121,25]