Healthcare Apprenticeship Consortium - Washington

On-the-job Training

• Promoting a Culture of Safety
  • Evaluates work environment to identify unsafe working conditions
  • Demonstrates knowledge of different safety signage, safety codes
  • Uses Neutral Postures when performing tasks
  • Utilizes proper lifting technique, avoids pressure on joints
  • Uses appropriate tool to assist with repetitive motion tasks
• Infection Prevention
  • Demonstrates correct process and steps for donning and doffing PPE
  • Select appropriate barrier/PPE
  • Understands the importance of handwashing/ demonstrates correct procedure
  • Understands importance of compliance of CDC regs in healthcare settings
• Cleaning Solutions
  • Demonstate how to prepare and handle chemicals needed for cleaning and disinfecting.
  • Demonstrates knowledge of different solutions and how each is used for different patient settings and surfaces.
  • Determine the right proportions of cleaning solutions
  • Demonstrate the correct order to effectively clean a(n): Occupied room
  • Demonstrate the correct order to effectively clean a(n): Discharge room
  • Demonstrate the correct order to effectively clean a(n): Exam/procedure room
  • Demonstrate the correct order to effectively clean a(n): Public areas
  • Demonstrate the correct order to effectively clean a(n): Public restrooms
  • Demonstrate the correct order to effectively clean a(n): Pharmacy compound rooms
  • Demonstrate the correct order to effectively clean a(n): Operating rooms
• Tools and Equipment
  • Performs cart inventory in preparation for shift
  • Keeps cart organized and adequately stocked
  • Performs routine maintenance of equipment
• Waste Handling
  • Demonstrates standard biohazard precautions; proper disposal sharps;
  • Uses appropriate colored bag, proper disposal of regulated wastes
  • Understands the importance of compliance in proper waste disposal
• Green Training
  • Utilizes natual products at the appropriate time
  • Follows Energy Efficiency processes
• Team & Patient Engagement
  • Effectively use technology for communication with teammates
  • Clearly communicates with patient the reason for entering their room; AIDET used; Acknowledge-Introduce-Duration-Explain-Thank
  • Demonstrate respect for individual diversity: gender/race/religion/age/econ. status/appearance/ability
  • Listen and advise the appropriate person to attend to the patient's need, when necessary