PLEASE do oral care! Vented patients need it at least every 2 hours. A/O a few times a day depending on dentition, diet, O2 use, etc.
PLEASE moisturize after a bath. CHG baths are very drying and can irritate skin if not rinsed well and followed by a moisturizer.
PLEASE do not get offended when I ask you to help turn a patient for a skin check before you leave. I'm not trying to accuse you of not turning our patient, I simply want to see their skin early in the shift to monitor for changes.
PLEASE clean up after yourselves in all areas. Patient rooms, staff break room, nutrition rooms, med rooms, etc. And if a trash can ANYWHERE needs emptying, just do it!
Lots more, but these are all from the past 2 shifts.
