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Name:
PPS#:
Unit:
Title:
Due Date:
New hire: prior to end of unit orientation period: / / .
Current Staff:
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Skill/Learning
Not all skills are applicable to all Nursing areas if not applicable mark as N/A
BD Alaris IV Infusion System Skills Checklist #DAHS-NSCBD18-ALARIS
Method of
Instruction:
Date
Initials of
Preceptor
Method of
Evaluation:
References:
1.
Complete the assigned Alaris eLearning modules in UC Learning.
BD Alaris IV Infusion System policies and procedures reviewed.
Alaris™ Pump module
Demonstrate Pump Setup
The patient’s heart level should be in line with [CHANNEL SELECT] key.
Closes the administration set roller clamp when the safety clamp is open, to prevent free flow.
Does not use needles or blunt cannulas to access a SmartSite™ Needle-Free Valve.
Swabs the SmartSite™ Needle-Free Valve with a sterile 70% isopropyl alcohol wipe prior to any connection.
Demonstrate System Start Up and Operation
Understanding of what happens when [NEW PATIENT] is selected.
Understanding of the Patient Care Profile and how to change it.
Demonstrate Programming with Guardrails™ Safety Software
Programming a primary infusion on the Alaris™ Pump module.
Responding to a Guardrails™ Soft or Hard Limit alarm with audio alerts and visual prompts.
Programming an intermittent infusion on the AlarisPump module.
Programming a Volume/Duration infusion on the AlarisPump module.
Use of the ”RESTORE” feature (previous programming, VTBI, bolus).
Programming a medication bolus and describing the “Rapid Bolus” infusion feature.
Pausing an infusion by pressing the [PAUSE] hard key on the pump module and the PC unit.
The appropriate head height differential when hanging a 2° medication bag, or a 2° medication bottle.
Demonstrate Basic Programming Without Guardrails™ Safety Software
Programming of a Basic Infusion. Verbalize safety concerns when this mode is used.
Alaris™ Syringe module
Demonstrate Syringe Module Setup
The patient’s heart level should be in line with [CHANNEL SELECT] key.
Priming the set using the Syringe Channel Option feature “Prime Set with Syringe.” (Infant and Child Only)
Proper priming technique when using an administration set with Pressure Sensing Disc tubing. (Infant and Child
Only)
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PPS#:
Title:
Due Date:
New hire: prior to end of unit orientation period: / / .
Current Staff:
These skills will be considered complete when all below performance criteria are completed and pages 1, 2, 3 and 4 have been scanned and emailed to: hs-cppn@ucdavis.edu
Alaris™ Syringe module (Continued)
Method of
Instruction:
Date
Initials of
Preceptor
Method of
Evaluation:
Clamping the tubing after priming to prevent uncontrolled flow.
Loading and unloading a syringe into the Alaris Syringe module.
Correct selection of syringe manufacturer and size.
Recommend measures to help reduce start-up delays. (Infant and Child Only)
Demonstrate Basic Programming Without Guardrails™ Safety Software
Programming of a Basic Infusion. Verbalize safety concerns when this mode is used.
Demonstrate and Verbalize Measures to help Reduce Start-Up Delays (Infant and Child Only)
Use the smallest syringe size possible (e.g., if infusing 2.3 mL of fluid, use a 3 mL syringe).
Use compatible components which have the smallest internal volume or “dead space”.
Ensure the device is as close to level of the patient’s heart as possible. Patient’s heart should be in line with
[CHANNEL SELECT] key.
Use the [PRIME SET WITH SYRINGE] channel option on the Alaris™ Syringe module to speed up the
engagement of the device’s mechanical components and decrease the syringe’s internal friction.
If utilizing a pre-run infusion practice (to allow for medication equilibration prior to connection
to the patient), ensure
the distal end of the administration set is level with or higher than the device.
Avoid use of manifolds with ports containing high pressure valves. These valves require at least 50-200 mmHg
pressure to open and allow fluid flow. These high-pressure valves may cause a significant delay in therapy
followed by a sudden bolus once the value is opened, particularly at low infusion rates.
Note: These recommendations are especially important when infusing high-risk or life- sustaining
medications at low infusion rates (for example, <5mL/h and especially at flow rates <0.5mL/h).
Alaris™ PCA module
Demonstrate PCA Module Setup
The patient’s heart level should be in line with [CHANNEL SELECT] key.
System Start Up and Security key lock feature.
Use of the security key or security code when installing a new syringe or changing the syringe.
Priming the set using the “Prime Set with Syringe” feature
Prime set prior to attaching to patient.
The tubing should be clamped to prevent inadvertent or uncontrolled flow with a primed administration set.
Loading the syringe into the Alaris™ PCA module
Hold the installed syringe plunger to prevent accidental push on the plunger when lowering the drive head.
Clamp off fluid flow to the patient before loading and unloading a syringe.
Check that the installed syringe matches the manufacturer and size displayed on the pump.
Demonstrate Programming the Alaris™ PCA module
Programing the following
PCA dose + Continuous dose infusion
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Name:
PPS#:
Unit:
Title:
Due Date:
New hire: prior to end of unit orientation period: / / .
Current Staff:
These skills will be considered complete when all below performance criteria are completed and pages 1, 2, 3 and 4 have been scanned and emailed to: hs-cppn@ucdavis.edu
Alaris™ PCA module (Continued)
Method of
Instruction:
Date
Initials of
Preceptor
Method of
Evaluation:
How to modify PCA parameters during an active PCA infusion (PCA dose, Lockout interval, Continuous dose,
Maximum limit).
Demonstrate Accessing Patient History and the Alaris™ PCA module
How to view and clear patient history.
Verbalize that patient history data is stored as a rolling 24-hour time period.
Verbalize what actions will delete the PCA patient history.
Demonstrate Pausing the infusion, Changing the syringe and Restoring the infusion
Clamping off fluid flow to the patient before loading and unloading a syringe.
Pause the infusion, change the current syringe, and then use the [RESTORE] key to restore the previous
programming parameters.
Verbalize that the [RESTORE] key should only be used if the Drug, Therapy, Concentration and Dosing Units
remain the same.
Demonstrate Understanding of the Alaris™ PCA Pause Protocol
The Alaris™ PCA module will pause when hospital-established parameters on the Alaris™ etCO
2
module are met
.
Demonstrate Understanding of the near end of infusion (NEOI) option.
Near end of infusion (NEOI) option allows an alert to sound at a hospital-established remaining syringe volume
before the infusion is complete (Empty Syringe alert).
An audio prompt will sound at NEOI, which requires being silenced just once, and will not re-occur following the
initial silencing until the empty syringe alert sounds.
I am not responsible for the PCA module.
Alaris™ EtCO
2
module
EtCO
2
Monitoring
Understanding of the basic parameters monitored using the Alaris™ etCO
2
module, including basic
Ventilation vs. Oxygenation and a normal etCO
2
waveform.
Locating the Gas Inlet on the Alaris™ etCO
2
module and attach the disposable.
Using the directions for use insert as a reference before attaching the disposable to the patient.
Alarms and Limits
How to view etCO
2
alarm limits, RR alarm limits, and etCO
2
waveform from the main display.
How change etCO
2
, RR, and No Breath limits.
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Name:
PPS#:
Unit:
Title:
Due Date:
New hire: prior to end of unit orientation period: / / .
Current Staff:
These skills will be considered complete when all below performance criteria are completed and pages 1, 2, 3 and 4 have been scanned and emailed to: hs-cppn@ucdavis.edu
Alaris™ EtCO
2
module (Continued)
Method of
Instruction:
Date
Initials of
Preceptor
Method of
Evaluation:
Demonstrate Pre-silencing Alarm
Understands that this mode will only pre-silence the monitoring alarm for 2 minutes and will not
silence infusion alarms.
Demonstrate Viewing EtCO
2
Trend Data
Understand how to view the trend data.
How to tell which value has triggered an alarm (bell icon).
If there is no data for time period displayed, dashes (---) will be displayed.
Current patient data will not be displayed while Trend Data feature is being viewed
Demonstrate Understanding of Alarms/Alerts/Troubleshooting
Verbalize meaning and response to:
Auto zero in progress Alarm
Disposable Disconnected Alarm
Clearing Disposable Alarm
Disconnect Occluded Disposable Alarm
Verbalize possible causes and possible actions to:
Low etCO
2
Alarm
High etCO
2
Alarm
High FiCO
2
Alarm
No Breath Detected Alarm
I am not responsible for the etCO
2
module.
PRECEPTOR SIGNATURE
Signature and Printed Name of Preceptor or other verified personnel who have initialed on this form:
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Signature:
PRECEPTEE STATEMENT AND SIGNATURE:
I have read and understand the appropriate UC Davis Health Policies/Procedures and/or equipment operations manual, I have demonstrated the ability to perform the verified skills as noted, and I
have the knowledge of the resources available to answer questions.
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