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Introduction
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Greeting patients |
| Asking how patient is |
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Assessment
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Assessing wounds |
| Asking permission to assess |
| Assessing patients comfort |
| Measuring wounds |
| Assessing ostomy bag/checking if it is full or empty |
| Determining wound type |
| Noting wound behavior |
| Assessing materials |
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Setup
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Hand washing before wound care |
| Setting, opening and getting materials (e.g., opening packaged materials, wetting materials) |
| Moving/setting up patient |
| Putting on gloves |
| Putting clothes on |
| Giving helper and/or patient instructions |
| Adjusting or getting equipment (e.g., lowering the bed) |
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Removal
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Removal of gloves |
| Removal of wound dressing/materials |
| Clothes (patient and/or nurse) |
| Hand hygiene after wound care |
| Emptying ostomy bag |
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Cleaning
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Cleaning wound |
| Emptying or closing ostomy bag |
| Nail/hair cutting of trimming |
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Treatment
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Application of creams/ointments, etc. to help the wound |
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Dressing
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Covering wound with new material |
| Applying new fabrics/materials to the wound (packing) |
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Conclusion
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Saying bye to patient/family |
| Signing dressing |
| Recording time |
| Showing how to call nurse for help |
| Showing patient or family how to help patient |
| Asking patient if they are okay or need anything before they leave |
| Hugging patient before leaving |
| Calming patient before leaving |
| Saying goodbye |