Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare to apply/remove traction
- Receive request and if in doubt confirm the requirements for application/removal of traction with relevant personnel
- Assemble and check equipment for applying/removing traction and check to ensure that it is in clean and in working order
- Assess client's condition and identify precautions or potential complications of application
- Explain procedure to client and obtain client consent/agreement
- Provide opportunities for the client to ask questions and discuss areas of concern
- Meet the comfort and safety needs of the client
- Review wound and pin site care
- Apply/remove traction
- Position area to which traction is to be applied according to industry best practice
- Identify client's specific needs in relation to application/removal
- Apply/remove traction according to instructions and to meet the client's needs
- Meet the comfort and safety needs of the client and applicator
- Complete documentation
- Undertake post application/removal procedures
- Clean working environment