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After the Procedure
Evacuated Tube & Butterfly Phlebotomy Procedures
Numerical Order | Procedure |
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1 Procedure | In the patient's presence, label specimens, using preprinted labels or handwritten ones (patient's first & last name, ID#, date, time of collection, & health care worker's initials). |
2 Procedure | Ask the patient to reconfirm identity on the labeled specimens. |
3 Procedure | Properly dispose of contaminated gauze and/or other contaminated supplies. |
4 Procedure | Keep an eye on the patient for syncope. |
5 Procedure | Place specimen tubes in an appropriate container for safe transport to the laboratory. |
6 After the Procedure | Assure that contaminated supplies & equipment have been disposed of in the correct containers. |
7 After the Procedure | Double-check to make sure that the bleeding has stopped. |
8 After the Procedure | Wash or sanitize hands. |
9 After the Procedure | Thank the patient for cooperating. |
10 After the Procedure | Depart with all blood samples and all remaining supplies. |
11 After the Procedure | Do not leave anything at the patient's bedside. |
12 After the Procedure | Deliver the samples to the appropriate locations for laboratory testing. |