Postnatal / Post-Operative Care

No.	Competency Item	NAC	DEV	COM	DTE	EXC
CE-08-01	Demonstrate knowledge and ability to provide post-operative / postpartum care following return from OR / Recovery room.
	Demonstrate knowledge and ability to complete ongoing assessments during postpartum period and report any changes or abnormalities:
CE-08-02	bowel functions
CE-08-03	catheter care – voiding post catheter removal
CE-08-04	firmness and position of fundus
CE-08-05	incision care / dressing changes
CE-08-06	infusion therapy / intake and output
CE-08-07	lochia – amount and odor
CE-08-08	nutritional requirements when breast feeding
CE-08-09	pain in breasts, uterus, incision, perineum or legs
CE-08-10	perineum – episiotomy / hemorrhoids
CE-08-11	post epidural protocols
CE-08-12	redness, swelling, pain in back of legs
CE-08-13	vital signs.
CE-08-14	Demonstrate ability to safely use equipment needed in postpartum care.