Venepuncture

Introduces self	0	1
Confirms name & date of birth of patient (against wristband if present)	0	1
Explains & gains consent	0	1
Checks if patient is on anticoagulants, feels dizzy or faints at the site of blood	0	1
Collects equipment	0	1
Washes hands	0	1
Exposes patient's arm	0	1
Applies tourniquet and palpates vein	0	1
Cleans site with alcohol wipe and leaves to dry for 30 secs	0	1
Releases tourniquet and puts on gloves	0	1
Warns patient before inserting needle. Anchors vein	0	1
Releases tourniquet as soon as blood fills	0	1
Inverts bottle at least three times (or more dependent on manufacturer)	0	1
Withdraws needle then applies cotton wool	0	1
Labels bottle(s) by bedside	0	1
Ensures bleeding has stopped before applying tape and cotton wool	0	1
Disposes of waste appropriately in sharps bin/clinical waste bin	0	1
Washes hands	0	1
Examiner global score: confidence, methodical and proficient	0	1	2

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