No.
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Competency
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NO
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YB
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YS
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NA
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H-1
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I have knowledge of the concept of immunity.
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H-2
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I can explain the pathophysiology and manifestations of common communicable diseases and diseases preventable through immunization.
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H-3
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I can describe the principles of Communicable Disease Control.
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H-4
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I have knowledge of local and national standards of immunization. |
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H-5
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I can describe the rationale for immunization schedules to prevent communicable disease. |
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H-6
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I have the ability to differentiate between immunization schedules for adults, children, and a variety of populations. |
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H-7
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I know the action, purpose, uses and nature of common immunizing / biological agents. |
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H-8
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I can identify the factors which affect the action of immunizing / biological agents. |
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H-9
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I can identify side effects, adverse affects, and contraindications of common immunizing / biological agents, and report appropriately. |
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H-10 |
I adhere to the legal responsibilities, policy, procedure, and scope of practice in the preparation and administration of immunizing / biological
agents. |
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H-11 |
I maintain the cold chain in the transportation and storage of immunizing / biological
agents. |
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H-12 |
I establish the need for the administration of an immunizing / biological agent.
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H-13 |
I review the pertinent health information of the client prior to the immunization. |
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H-14 |
I identify risk factors and contraindications to the immunization and report appropriately. |
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H-15 |
I
document assessment and nursing actions related to immunization risk factors. |
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H-16 |
I
ensure the client or parent has sufficient information to give informed consent to the immunization. |
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H-17 |
I
witness client or parent consent for immunization using appropriate agency protocol. |
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H-18 |
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perform critical elements to ensure safety in the preparation and administration of immunizing / biological agent. |
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H-19
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I check for the correct name and expiration date of the immunizing / biological agent.
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H-20
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I properly prepare immunizing / biological agent for injection.
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H-21
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I use the proper technique to draw immunizing / biological agent from vial or ampoule.
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H-22
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I maintain asepsis in changing needle to appropriate size for injection into client. |
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H-23
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I properly label multi-dose vials. |
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H-24
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I dispose of sharps, and store or discard unused medication properly. |
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H-25
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I
check client's name, immunizing/biological agent, dosage, route, site, and time of administration. |
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H-26
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I explain steps of the procedure and the pertinent information regarding the immunization to the client or parent. |
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H-27
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I prepare the environment for administering the injection. |
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H-28 |
I select the right site and landmark site for injection. |
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H-29 |
I use proper technique to administer intramuscular, subcutaneous, and intra-dermal
injection.
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H-30 |
I dispose of sharps, used equipment and supplies appropriately and safely. |
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H-31 |
I record the immunizing / biological agent administration and client's response. |
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H-32 |
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document and report any undesirable effects from the immunization. |
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