Home Health Proficiency Scale
PROFICIENCY SCALE 1. No Experience 2. Need Training 3. Able to perform with supervision 4. Able to perform independently
GENERAL SKILLS1234
Standard Precautions*1234
Isolation Precautions*1234
Pediatric Respiratory/ Cardiac Arrest*1234
Adult Respiratory/ Cardiac Arrest*1234
Defibrillators*1234
Care Planning & Discharge Planning*1234
Patient/ Family Education*1234
Electronic Documentation*1234
Patient Head to Toe Assessment*1234
Pain Management*1234
CARDIOVASCULARAssessment1234
Angina*1234
Apical Pulse Rate/Rhythm*1234
Cardiac Auscultation (Rate, Rhythm)*1234
Clinical Identification of Arrhythmias*1234
Fluid Overload*1234
Peripheral Pulses/Circulation Checks*1234
Interpretation of Lab Results:1234
PT/PTT/INR*1234
Serum Electrolytes*1234
Equipment & Procedures:1234
Holter Monitor*1234
Pacemaker/AID*1234
Care of Patient With1234
Hypotension*1234
CAD/Post Myocardial Infarction (MI)/ Cystostomy*1234
Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)*1234
Fluid Retention*1234
Hypertension*1234
Pre/Post Cardiac Surgery*1234
Pre/Post Vascular Surgery*1234
Medication Administration1234
ACE Inhibitors*1234
Anti-arrhythmic*1234
Antibiotics*1234
Anticoagulants*1234
Antihypertensives*1234
Antiplatelet Medications*1234
Beta Blockers*1234
Calcium Channel Blockers*1234
Diuretics*1234
Digoxin (Lanoxin)*1234
Oral and Topical Nitrates*1234
Narcotics*1234
Potassium Supplements*1234
Statin Medications*1234
PULMONARY Assessment1234
Auscultation of Lung Sounds/Rate & Work of Breathing*1234
Pulse Oximetry*1234
ABGs*1234
Equipment & Procedures1234
Administration of O2 via Nasal Cannula*1234
Apnea Monitor*1234
Chest Percussion*1234
Establishing an Airway*1234
Incentive Spirometry*1234
Orotracheal and Nasotracheal Suctioning*1234
Sputum Specimen Collection*1234
Nebulizer*1234
CPAP*1234
BiPAP*1234
Ventilator Management*1234
Asthma*1234
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)*1234
Lung Cancer*1234
Primary Pulmonary Hypertension*1234
Pulmonary Fibrosis*1234
Pulmonary Emboli*1234
Bronchodilators*1234
Steroids*1234
Expectorants*1234
Inhalers*1234
NEUROLOGICAL Assessment1234
Neurological Signs/Level of Consciousness (LOC)*1234
Neuro-Motor/Sensory Functions*1234
Seizure Precautions*1234
Traction*1234
Alzheimer’s Disease*1234
Dementia*1234
Degenerative Neurological Disorders (ALS, MS, etc.)*1234
Cerebral Tumors*1234
Post-Cerebrovascular Accident*1234
Guillain-Barre Syndrome*1234
Hemiparesis*1234
Meningitis*1234
Parkinson’s Disease*1234
Seizure Disorders*1234
Paraplegia/Quadriplegia*1234
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)*1234
Transient Ischemic Attacks (TIAs)*1234
Alzheimer’s Medications*1234
Anti-Parkinson’s Medications*1234
Anti-Seizure Medications*1234
Corticosteroids*1234
Sedative/Hypnotics*1234
ORTHOPEDICS Assessment1234
Incision Checks*1234
Circulation/Skin Checks*1234
Gait*1234
Range of Motion*1234
Range of Motion (Active & Passive)*1234
Cast/Brace*1234
Crutch/Walking*1234
Assistive Devices*1234
TENS Units*1234
Wheelchairs/Lift Equipment*1234
Total Hip/Knee/Joint Replacement*1234
Enoxaparin (Lovenox)*1234
GASTROINTESTINAL Assessment1234
Bowel Habits*1234
Fluid Balance*1234
Nutritional Status*1234
Colostomy/Ileostomy Care*1234
Long-Term Feeding Tube*1234
Nasogastric (NG) Tube*1234
PEG/Gastronomy Tube*1234
Drainage Devices/Tubes*1234
Tube Feeding*1234
Feeding Pumps*1234
Bowel Obstruction*1234
Fecal Incontinence*1234
Gastrointestinal Bleeding (G.I. Bleed)*1234
Post-Gastrointestinal Surgery*1234
Hepatitis*1234
Inflammatory Bowel Disease*1234
Liver Failure/Transplant*1234
RENAL/GENITOURINARY Assessmen1234
Arterio-Venous Fistula/Shunt*1234
Interpretation of Lab Results1234
Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN)*1234
Serum Creatinine*1234
3-Way Bladder Catheter*1234
Foley Catheter Insertion/Maintenance*1234
Straight Catheterization*1234
Self-Catheterization*1234
Ileostomy*1234
Irrigations*1234
Nephrostomy Tube*1234
Suprapubic Catheter*1234
Hemodialysis (Receiving in an Out Pt. Clinic Setting)*1234
Home Hemodialysis*1234
Peritoneal Dialysis*1234
Post-Bladder Surgery*1234
Post-Prostate Surgery*1234
Shunts and Fistulas*1234
Urinary Incontinence*1234
ENDOCRINE/METABOLIC Assessment1234
Diabetic Skin Assessment*1234
Hyper- and Hypoglycemia*1234
Hemoglobin A1C*1234
Serum Glucose*1234
Glucometers*1234
Insulin Pumps*1234
Diabetes*1234
Post-Transplantation Surgery*1234
Insulin*1234
Oral Hypoglycemics*1234
WOUND/SKIN CARE MANAGEMENT Assessment1234
Wound Assessment Scale*1234
Skin Assessment*1234
Surgical Wound Healing*1234
Skin Grafts*1234
Burns*1234
Care of Pressure Ulcers*1234
Dry and Wet to Dry Dressing Changes*1234
Positioning of Patients*1234
Specialty Beds*1234
Special Mattresses and Positioning Devices*1234
Wound Care (Sterile)*1234
Wound Cultures*1234
Wound Irrigations*1234
Wound Vac*1234
Pressure Ulcers*1234
Surgical Wounds*1234
ONCOLOGY Assessment1234
Immune Status*1234
Symptoms Management*1234
Signs/Symptoms of Infection*1234
CBC with Differential*1234
CMP*1234
Reverse Isolation*1234
Radiation Therapy*1234
Leukemia/Lymphoma*1234
Post-Oncology Surgery*1234
Oral Chemotherapy*1234
Intravenous Chemotherapy Administration*1234
Intravenous Chemotherapy Monitoring*1234
Bone Marrow Stimulating Agents*1234
INFECTIOUS DISEASE Assessment1234
Blood Counts*1234
Culture and Sensitivity*1234
C. Diff*1234
HIV Infection*1234
Tuberculosis*1234
MRSA/VRE*1234
Antivirals*1234
Anti-HIV*1234
Immunizations*1234
PSYCHIATRY Assessment1234
Monitoring Symptoms*1234
Compliance with Medications*1234
Cognitive Disorders*1234
Schizophrenia/Psychotic Disorders*1234
Substance-Related Disorders*1234
Mood Disorders (Anxiety/Depression, etc)*1234
WOMEN’S HEALTH/MATERNAL-INFANT CARE
Assessment1234
Fetal Heart Tones*1234
Contractions*1234
Breast Feeding*1234
Pregnancy-Related Complications*1234
Post-Mastectomy*1234
Post-Partum Mother/Baby Visit*1234
Newborn Care*1234
Bulb Suctioning*1234
Cord and Circumcision Care*1234
Phototherapy*1234
PEDIATRICS Assessment1234
Growth*1234
Development Stages*1234
Nutrition*1234
Family/Caregiver Interaction*1234
Calculations of Pediatric Dosages*1234
Croup Tent*1234
Ventilator*1234
Trach*1234
Pediatric Ambu*1234
Near Drowning*1234
Pre- and Post-Cardiac Surgery*1234
Broncho Pulmonary Dysplasia*1234
Cystic Fibrosis*1234
Respiratory Distress Syndrome (RDS)*1234
Reye’s Syndrome*1234
Pre- and Post-Spinal Surgery*1234
Sickle Cell Disease*1234
Spina Bifida*1234
PAIN MANAGEMENT
Pain Scale*1234
Response to Pain Management Interventions*1234
Pharmacologic Pain Relief*1234
Non-pharmacologic Pain Relief Measures*1234
PCA Pump*1234
Epidural Catheter/Site Monitoring/Pump*1234
Patient Controlled Analgesia*1234
PALLIATIVE AND END-OF-LIFE CARE1234
Family Support and Teaching*1234
Medication Protocols*1234
Symptom Management*1234
After Death Protocol and Management*1234
PATIENT AND FAMILY TEACHING1234
Diabetic*1234
Pre- and Post-Procedure*1234
Post-partum/Infant Care*1234
Medications*1234
Monitoring*1234
Safety*1234
Self-care*1234
Equipment*1234
Resources*1234
MISCELLANEOUS1234
APS/ CPS Reporting*1234
Fall Assessment and Prevention*1234
National Patient Safety Goals*1234
Safety Assessment*1234
Recognizing Failure to Thrive Across the Lifespan*1234
Advanced Directives*1234
CASE MANAGEMENT1234
Experience as a Case Manager*1234
Case Load*1234
Supervision of Home Health Aides*1234
EXPERIENCE WITH1234
Long-term/Short-term Disability*1234
Management of Complaints*1234
Medicare/Medicaid*1234
Pre-certifications*1234
Private Insurance*1234
Telephone Assessments*1234
Utilization Review*1234
Workman’s Compensation*1234
DOCUMENTATION1234
Diagnosis Coding (ICD Coding)*1234
Document Plan of Care (Form 485)*1234
OASIS Documentation*1234
EMR1234
Allscripts*1234
EPIC*1234
Cerner*1234
HomeCare HomeBase (HCHB)*1234
OASIS*1234
McKesson*1234
Meditech*1234
WellSky (Kinnser)*1234
PointClickCare*1234
KanTime*1234
Other*1234
Age Specific Competency Able to ensure a safe and caring environment for the specific age groups indicated below; able to communicate and instruct patients from various age groups; able to evaluate age-appropriate behavior and skills.
Competency Scale1234
Newborn (birth-30 days)*1234
Infant (30 days-1 yrs)*1234
Toddler (1-3 yrs)*1234
Preschooler (3-5 yrs)*1234
School Age (5-12 yrs)*1234
Adolescents (12-18 yrs)*1234
Young Adults (18-39 yrs)*1234
Middle Adults (39-64 yrs)*1234
Older Adults (64 yrs +)*1234
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Category* Nursing
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