AHE 123 - Health Unit Coordinator Procedures II

5.0 Credits
Second of a two-course series on responsibilities of a health unit coordinator, including file management, requisitions/forms, transcribing orders, incident reports/emergencies, and review of procedures. Application of skills and procedures in the laboratory setting. Prerequisite: AHE 122.

Course Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Contact the appropriate department to restock supplies on the nursing unit. [REASON]
Explain the chain of infection and demonstrate appropriate methods to control the spread of pathogens including personal protective equipment. [REASON]
Correctly graph and / or correct errors in vital signs graphing. [REASON]
List five guidelines for filing records on a patient’s chart. [REASON]
Explain and demonstrate the process of retrieving diagnostic test results using the computer. [REASON]
Describe the health unit coordinator’s responsibilities regarding the completion of incident reports. [COMMUNICATE]
Describe the health unit coordinator’s responsibilities in emergencies, such as fire or disaster situations. [ACT]