CI: Ophthalmic Nursing
CI-06: Circulating Role
No.
Competency Item
NAC
DEV
COM
DTE
EXC
Demonstrate ability to assist with the circulating role during ophthalmic procedures:
CI-06-01
locate, collect, prepare, and provide instruments and supplies prior to and during procedure
CI-06-02
review chart for client information and consent
CI-06-03
position client as appropriate
CI-06-04
assist with draping and monitoring of client
CI-06-05
provide assistance to anaesthetist as required
CI-06-06
prepare medications for physician as required
CI-06-07
change basic salt solution (BSS) bags as necessary
CI-06-08
conduct surgical counts as required
CI-06-09
chart the procedure and client response using appropriate forms
CI-06-10
collect, label, and disperse specimens
CI-06-11
assist with dressing the eye and preparing client to leave theatre
CI-06-12
reinforce discharge teaching and protocols
CI-06-13
ensure prescriptions are provided to client.