fingerstick p roficiency training
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Fingerstick P roficiency Training. Overview. Fingerstick waiver form Background presentation Universal Precautions Demo Participants do 5 sticks - 2 on an object (oranges, tennis balls, etc.) - 3 on fingers No actual tests will be run. Requirements. Passed counselor training - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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Fingerstick Proficiency Training
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Overview
Fingerstick waiver form Background presentation Universal Precautions Demo Participants do 5 sticks
- 2 on an object (oranges, tennis balls, etc.)- 3 on fingers
No actual tests will be run
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Requirements
Passed counselor training
Complete fingerstick proficiency training
Observed doing two finger sticks with no errors
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California State Law
State law allows certified HIV test counselors to conduct finger sticks for the purpose of collecting blood samples for HIV and hepatitis C testing
This law does not allow you to do venipuncture
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Universal Precautions
The universal practice of avoiding contact with patients' body fluids (blood), by means of the wearing of nonporous articles such as
medical gloves
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Gloves • Wear them when handling blood or blood products,
and….
• TODAY – when you perform fingersticks and collect
blood samples!!!!
• How often do you change them?
• How do you remove them?
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Sharps Handling & Disposal
Medical instruments that are used to puncture the skin (syringes, lancets, needles)
Dispose of sharps immediately in a hard red plastic bio bin!
Do NOT dispose of sharps in a red bio hazard bag
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Biohazard Bags Handling & Disposal
Bandages, used cotton and gauze, and gloves with body fluids on them are bio hazardous waste
Wear gloves when handling biohazard bags
Check where your organization wants you to dispose of filled biohazard bags
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For Today’s Training Place loops and
lancets in the sharps container
Place gloves and all other trash in the brown paper bag
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Universal Precautions
All of the Universal Precautions that we talked about during the testing proficiency part of the training apply here, including:
Use of gloves Handling and disposal of loops and lancets Use of biohazard bags
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Materials
Competency Assessment Test form (CAT) Absorbent workspace cover (chux) “Spill kit” for clean-up in the event of a spill Gloves Alcohol wipes Gauze pads Bandages Lancets Collection loops Sharps container and bio hazard bag
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The Workspace
Well lit
Sturdy chair
Sturdy testing surface
Away from traffic, opening doors, and other hazards and distractions
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Technician Attributes
Good organizational skills Projects competence Manages unexpected situations Follows Universal Precautions Good interpersonal skills Good eyesight A steady hand
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Lancets
Retractable needles or blades
Trigger release or contact activated
Low, medium, and high flow
Trigger release
Contact activated
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Choosing a Finger
Best Choices
Do NOT stick Possibility of bone injury
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Fingerprints Notice the direction of fingerprints Stick should be perpendicular to fingerprints
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Where to Stick
Non-dominant hand Inside the circles Black lines show lancet
position
Do NOT stick On the sides On the tip In the center
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Cleaning the Finger
One firm swipe with alcohol wipe- Do not rub the alcohol wipe over the same area over and
over again
Let alcohol air dry – don’t blow or fan- If alcohol is wet, the stick might sting- The sample should not be contaminated with alcohol
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Feeling the Stick
Lancet type can affect pain level
Location of stick can determine pain level
Stick lasts for a fraction of a second
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Roots of Anxiety
It’s normal
It happens before the stick
It’s not pleasant
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Working with Anxious Clients
Reassure the client
Check in with them:– How are they feeling?– Any questions?– Address the anxiety honestly
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Positioning the Client
Feet firmly on the floor, or laying down (never standing)
Sitting back in the seat, supported by the seat-back
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Positioning the Client Arms are not crossed Sharps container within easy reach
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Positioning the Client Who is comfortable here?
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Framing the Process
Informs the client what will be happening
“I’m going to collect a drop of blood by doing a fingerstick.”
“Which is your dominant hand?”
Ask, “Do you have any history of fainting or passing out when getting blood drawn?”
TheProcess
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Performing the StickContact-Activated Lancets
Remove protective cap (twist to break the seal or pull off)
Position firmly against puncture site
Press firmly against puncture site until you hear a “click”
Discard into a sharps container
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Performing the StickTrigger-Activated Lancets
Remove protective cap (twist to break the seal or pull cap off)
Position firmly against puncture site
Press trigger
Discard into sharps container
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What’s Wrong Here?See if you can name 2 things wrong
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Collecting the Blood Sample Hold finger until sample has been taken
Wipe away first drop with sterile gauze pad
“Milk” the finger to get a second drop of blood
Touch loop to drop of blood
Dispense sample into testing device
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Collecting the Blood Sample
Touching the loop to the drop of blood
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Dispensing Sampleonto Absorbent Material
Touch open end of loop to center of absorbent material in sample well
If sample remains inside loop, gently twist loop against absorbent material allowing the sample to flow out.
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Dispensing Sample into Buffer Solution Vial
Dispense sample into vial
Do not touch sides of vial
Stir loop into buffer solution
Dispose of loop
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Model Fingerstick
Participant reads checklist
Trainer follows, pointing out combined steps where necessary
Participants watch
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Debrief
Allow alcohol to air dry
The stick and the disposal are like one step
Importance of wiping away first drop (tissue juice)
Discuss specimen collection and dispensing into test device
Answer questions
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Practice on Object
Follow checklist
Treat object like a person
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Debrief
What was the experience like?
What was easy?
What was difficult?
Did you feel the lancet release and hear a click?
So...
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First Participant Fingerstick
Follow the checklist
Stick and dispose
Do not hold filled loop above your head
When you finish, switch roles and do again
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Debrief
How did that go?
What were the easy parts?
What were the more challenging parts?
Waddaya think?
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Participant Final Fingersticks
Continue to practice fingersticks with new partners.
Use the checklist every time.
Do at least three fingersticks.
Two fingersticks will be observed.
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Debrief
How did that go?
Did anything feel easier this time?
What were the more challenging parts?
Better?
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End of the Training
Congratulations! You have just completed:
HIV Counselor Training Rapid Test Proficiency Training Fingerstick Training
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