Home Health

Proficiency Checklist

1 = No Experience | 2 = Need Training | 3 = Able to perform with supervision | 4 = Able to perform independently

CARDIOVASCULAR	Rating Stars (Click)
ACS/Post MI
Heart Failure
Post Cardiac Surgery
Cardiac Auscultation (Rate/Rhythm)
Peripheral Pulse/Circulation Checks

PULMONARY	Rating Stars (Click)
Asthma
COPD
Pneumonia
Lung Cancer
Pulmonary Emboli
Auscultate Lung Sounds
Oxygen Administration
Oxygen Safety
Oro/Nasotracheal Suctioning
CPAP/BiPAP
Ventilator Management (Specify)

NEUROLOGICAL	Rating Stars (Click)
CVA
Alzheimer's Disease/Dementia
Parkinson's
Degenerative Neurologic Disorders (ALS, MS, etc.)
Brain Tumor
Brain Injury
Para/Quadriplegia
Seizure Disorder
Level of Consciousness/Neuro Changes

ORTHOPEDICS	Rating Stars (Click)
Joint Replacement
DVT Prophylaxis/Recognition
Incision Checks
Staple Removal
Fractures
Cast/Brace
Amputation
Arthritis
Assistive Equipment/Lift Devices
In Home PT/INR (Specify)

GASTROINTESTINAL	Rating Stars (Click)
Nutritional Assessment
Colostomy/Ileostomy Management
Fecal Incontinence/Diarrhea
Bowel Obstruction
GI Bleed
Post GI Surgery
Hepatitis Liver Failure
NG Tubes
Feeding Tubes
Feeding Pumps (Specify)
Drainage Devices

RENAL/GENITOURINARY	Rating Stars (Click)
Hemodialysis
AV Fistula/Shunt
Peritoneal Dialysis
Post Bladder Surgery
Post Prostate Surgery
Urostomy
Urinary Incontinence
Bladder Catheter Insertion/Maintenance
Suprapubic Catheter Insertion/Maintenance

PHLEBOTOMY/IV THERAPY	Rating Stars (Click)
Peripheral Venipuncture for Labs
Start IVs
Peripheral IVs
PICC/CVP Lines
Venous Access Ports
Infusion Pump Set up and Management
Specify Infusion Pump Type

PSYCHIATRIC	Rating Stars (Click)
Cognitive Disorders
Mood Disorders
Schizophrenia/Psychotic Disorders
Medication Compliance

WOMEN'S HEALTH/MATERNAL-INFANT CARE	Rating Stars (Click)
Pregnancy Related Complications
Fetal Heart Tones
Contractions
Post Partum Mother/Baby Visit
Newborn Care
Phototherapy
Breast Feeding Support

PEDIATRICS	Rating Stars (Click)
Growth and Development
Respiratory Distress Syndrome
Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia
Cystic Fibrosis
Muscular Dystrophy
Spina Bifida
Spinal Surgery
Sickle Cell Disease
Trach Care/Suctioning
Ventilator Management
Ventilator Type (Specify)

PAIN MANAGEMENT	Rating Stars (Click)
Verbal/Nonverbal Pain Scales
Response to Pain Management Interventions
PCA Pump
Epidural Cath/Site Monitoring/Pump
Non-Pharmacologic Pain Measures

PALLIATIVE AND END OF LIFE CARE	Rating Stars (Click)
Palliative Symptom Management
Pain Management/Response
Family Support/Teaching
After Death Protocols

MEDICATIONS	Rating Stars (Click)
Alzheimer's Medications
Antiarrhythmics
Antibiotics/Antivirals
Anti-Depressants
Anti-Hypertensives
Anti-Psychotics
Anti-Seizure Medications
Benzodiazepines
Calculation of Pediatric Dosages
Coumadin
Diuretics
Enoxaparin
Inhaled Medications
Nebulizer Medications
Insulin
Opioid and Non-Opioid Analgesics
Oral Chemotherapy
Oral Hypoglycemics
Oral & Topical Nitrates
Rivaroxaban
Sedative/Hypnotics
Steroids

HOME HEALTH	Rating Stars (Click)
Intake/Admissions
Case Manager
Case Load - Pts/Day (specify)
Supervise LVNs/HHAs
Medicare/Medicaid
Long/Short Term Disability
Private Insurance
Telephonic Assessments
Management of Complaints
APS Reports
OASIS
Diagnosis Coding
Document Plan of Care
Clinical Assessment Documentation

PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS	Rating Stars (Click)
National Patient Safety Goals/Core Measures
Safety Assessment
Fall Assessment and Prevention
Patient/Family Teaching
Age Specific/Population Based Care

EMR	Rating Stars (Click)
Allscripts
Cerner
Epic
HomeCare Home Base
McKesson
Meditech
Other Computerized Documentation System
EMR Conversion