Student ______

Date of Rotation______

Intermediate Care Unit (IMCU)

OBJECTIVES

After participation in this rotation, the Health Science student will gain knowledge ofvarious procedures that areperformed in the IMCU, will be able to identify what types of staff members are employed on the units and their roles, and will be able to identify the important aspects of intermediate care.

PRE-ROTATION ASSIGNMENT Instructor______

Define the following terms:

1. Telemetry

  1. shunt
  1. bruit
  1. phlebitis
  1. aneurysm
  1. ischemia
  1. stenosis
  1. angioplasty
  1. dysphagia
  1. defibrillation
  1. arrhythmia
  1. dysphagia
  1. pneumonia
  1. intestinal obstruction
  1. chest tube
  1. cerebrovascular accident
  1. myocardial infarction
  1. congestive heart failure
  1. coronary artery disease
  1. coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) (pronounced cabbage)
  1. What unit(s) are patients in IMCU typically admitted from? What type of patients does the unit

typically serve?

  1. Explain Rapid Response Protocol.

23. Explain the importance of frequent skin assessments on patients in IMCU.

24. Explain patient safety measures that are used in IMCU.

25. Explain the importance of the use of TED hose and SCD pumps in IMCU.

  1. Define physical restraint. What is the Joint Commission’s recommendation on restraint use

In hospitals? What documentation and guidelines must be followed with restraint use?

Intermediate Care Unit (ICU)

Thank you for mentoring the Denton ISD Health Science student on your unit. Your time and leadership is greatly valued and I appreciate your feedback on student performance while on your unit.

OBSERVED/ASSISTED

1. Patient Care

a. admission procedures ______/______

b. patient assessment ______/______

c. skin care ______/______

d. vital signs ______/______

e. tracheostomy care ______/______

f. foley care ______/______

g. SCD ______/______

h. chest tube care ______/______

2. Lines/Drains/Equipment

f. CVP catheter ______/______

g. central line ______/______

h. picc line ______/______

i. arterial line ______/______

j. IV Infusion pump ______/______

k. other______/______

______

Mentor Signature Date

Evaluation Sheet for Clinical Rotation

Student name: ______

Rotation site: ______Date: ______

Please evaluate the student for each category and mark the appropriate box. The scale proceeds from a high of 5 to a low of 0.

Area of Evaluation / 5 / 4 / 3 / 2 / 1 / 0
Presents proper appearance:
Professional grooming.
Neat and clean.
Meets professional standards.
Attitude toward learning:
Takes initiative and seeks opportunities to learn.
Asks pertinent questions.
Demonstrates enthusiasm.
Exhibits emotional maturity.
Observes rules:
Observes safety factors.
Demonstrates understanding of Medical Ethics and Confidentiality.
Quality of work:
Uses proper techniques.
Takes pride in work.
Exhibits ability to follow directions.
Quantity of work:
Follows directions.
Completes tasks on time.
Productive use of time.
Cooperates with others:
Works well with others.
Readily assists others.
Displays good human relations:
Shows tact and understanding.
Respectful of others.
Exhibits a positive attitude.

Comments:

Mentor:______Date:______

Intensive Care Unit (ICU)

Post Rotation Reflection

(due on Friday or Monday after Rotation on Unit)

Answer the following questions using complete sentences and correct grammar/punctuation. Answer ALL questions.

  1. The mentor(s) that I was assigned to was______. Their

title(s) are______.

  1. What did you like best about your rotation day in the department? Why?

3. What did you like least about your rotation day in this department? Why?

4. What skills did you perform while on this unit?

  1. List five pieces of medical equipment that you observed on the unit this week.
  1. What patient diagnosis and procedures did you learn about?
  1. What medical terminology or abbreviations did you encounter? Name at least three and provide definition or meaning.
  1. Interview your mentor. List their educational background, job description, years of experience, and level of job satisfaction.

Using the following space, write an essay describing your overall experience on the unit. When reflecting on your day in the unit, think about your responsibility in your learning. What could you have done differently to ensure that you have the optimal experience?

______

______

______

______

______

______

______

______

______

______

______

______

______

______

______

______

______

Student Signature______Date______