Sitters / Patient Safety Associates

Doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals rely on Patient Safety Associates (PSAs or Sitters) to assist in providing continuous observation, activities of daily living (ADLs), and critical day-to-day care while maintaining a safe and therapeutic environment.

Training

Under Traning section – Change All MHS Patient Safety Associates complete a minimum of 40 hours of training to include to All MHS Patient Safety Associates complete a minimum of 40 hours of training to include

Observation (1 :1, 2:1 cohorting, distance safety, and purposeful rounding).
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification.
Crisis Prevention and Intervention Institute (CPI) certification.
Universal precautions including isolation, hand hygiene, and personal protective equipment (PPE)
HIPAA
Bloodborne pathogens
Patient Safety Associate class
Basic medical terminology
Customer service training
Can be cross-trained as Patient Transporter or Ambassador
Annual competency assessment/review

Essential Functions

Documents patient activities every 30 minutes and provides a report to the nurse in charge at the end of each shift
Assists nurse with the accurate measurement and reporting of fluid intake and output (1/0)
Accompanies patient to procedures and tests
Serves as a unit runner or patient transporter
Maintains patient safety and comfort while ensuring a therapeutic environment
Assists with ADLs, including bathing, feeding, toileting, hygiene, and oral care
Assists the nurse with linen changes and repositioning of patients
Delivers and picks up materials, supplies, and specimens as directed
Responds courteously and promptly to patient call bells and, if necessary, notifies the appropriate care team member
Complies with all hospital rules, regulations, and standards

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