COMPETENCE CHECKING GRID Date

Surname and first name(s): Number:

TASKS

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INFECTION PREVENTION

1

Welcome the woman with respect

2

Explain to the woman the reason for the investigator’s presence

3

Wash hands thoroughly with an antiseptic or soap and running water

4

Wear a clean gown, hat, bib, apron, hooves, glasses

5

Wear sterile gloves for delivery and to examine the newborn

6

Clean the perineum with an antiseptic before expelling the fetus

7

Decontaminate used equipment and gloves with chlorinated water after delivery and examination of the newborn

IMMEDIATE CARE FOR THE NEWBORN

8

Immediately dry the body and head of the newborn immediately

9

Check that the newborn is breathing normally

10

Start resuscitation when the newborn is not breathing normally

11

Wrap it in a clean, dry cloth and cover the newborn’s head as well

12

Ensure skin-to-skin contact with mother

13

Ensure that the newborn’s bath is delayed for at least 12 hours

14

Attach clamps or tie knots to the cord

15

Cut the cord between the knots or the Barr clamp and the clamp

16

Cut the cord with sterile scissors

17

Do not apply anything to the bead stump

18

Leave the cord free

19

Communicate with the mother about breastfeeding and danger signs

20

Encourage the mother to breastfeed the newborn

21

Helping the mother to put the newborn to the breast

22

Teach the mother the correct feeding technique

23

Do not interrupt the feeding