Patient Safety Associates - Metropolitan Healthcare Services

Patient Sitters / Patient Companions

Doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals rely on Patient Sitters / Patient Companions 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

All MHS Patient Sitters / Patient Companions 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 Sitter / Patient Companion Training 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 15 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

Certified by
The Joint Commission

Patient Sitters / Patient Companions

Patient Sitters / Patient Companions

Training

Essential Functions

Certified by The Joint Commission

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