I'm developing competencies for our PCTs. PCTs are pretty much the same as CNAs or PCAs except, at our facility, they can do more advanced skills. These skills include IVs, phlebotomy, & inserting Foley's. I'm OK with them doing these skills.
Some of the current items on their competencies indicate they can perform endotracheal, tracheal, nasotracheal, & nasopharangeal suctioning and trach care. I personally do not feel comfortble with them performing these tasks as it is something that is done so infrequently on most units.
Can PCTs (or whatever they're called at your facility) do the suctioning/trach care items listed above at your facility? What is your opinion on whether they should be able to do them?
Thanks.
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