IV. PREPARATION COMPETENCY CHECK LIST (FOR NURSES)

This to make sure that the nurse is preparing IV medications to the patient in correct procedure.

• The Medication Plastic Bag were labeled with the reconstitution and suitable diluents information from the pharmacy
• The 7 Rights of medication were applied for the patients : Right patient, Right Medication, Right Dose, Right Route, Right time, Right Frequency and Right Documentation
• Preparation area is Suitable & clean. (Using Stainless steel for IV preparation )
• Cleaned hand properly using antiseptic Agent.
• Aseptic techniques for cleaning the vials and ampoules before opening using alcohol’s swab
• Correct IV diluents for reconstitution.
• Using alcohol swab to clean the vial top or on ampoule’s neck.
• Proper techniques for puncture to avoid rubber coring.
• Wearing gloves and surgical mask (Wearing a surgical mask if needed in case of nurse sickness)
• Correct dose calculation.
• Good mixing Techniques and correct concentration after reconstitution.
• Correct and complete labeling.
• Double checking (by another nurse).
• Correct Storage.

Should be followed by 2 nurses signatures for preparations and double checking.