CPAP/BiPAP Cleaning
Presented by Clinical Procedure Manual Review Board and Kim Tate
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This course will cover the proper procedure, patient education, documentation guidelines, and care considerations for cleaning a CPAP/BiPAP machine.
Learning Outcomes
- Identify the correct procedure for cleaning CPAP and BiPAP machines
- Describe the essential elements of patient education when cleaning a CPAP or BiPAP machine
- Define best-practice documentation for CPAP/BiPAP cleaning
- Demonstrate clinical decision-making related to CPAP/BiPAP cleaning
Meet your instructors
Clinical Procedure Manual Review Board
The Medbridge Clinical Procedure Manual Review Board ensures the development and maintenance of up-to-date and evidence-based clinical procedures. The review board is composed of leading nurse experts in the field: Danielle Pierotti, RN, PhD, CENP, and Margherita Labson, RN, BSN, MSHSA. The review board is involved in…
Kim Tate
Kim Tate is a registered nurse with more than three decades of healthcare experience. She is a passionate clinical leader who strives to deliver quality care and positive patient outcomes. She has a bachelor of science in nursing, with a proven track record of facilitating and leading the effectiveness of clinical programs,…
Chapters & learning objectives
1. Introduction
This chapter includes an introduction to CPAP/BiPAP cleaning, information on all the equipment and previsit preparation needed for this assessment, and recommended infection control policies.
2. Procedure: CPAP/BiPAP Cleaning
This chapter provides a step-by-step procedure guide for CPAP/BiPAP cleaning.
3. Tips, Precautions, and Care Considerations
This chapter provides tips and considerations for performing these skills in the home.
4. Patient and Caregiver Education
This chapter provides information on what education the patient (and caregiver) needs to support self-management of their care.
5. Documentation Guidelines
This chapter provides recommendations on what to note when documenting CPAP/BiPAP cleaning.
6. Conclusion
This chapter includes learning assessment questions to assess the learner’s knowledge of skills covered in this course. A bibliography of referenced material is also included.