Accrediting agencies require that staff demonstrate competency in their jobs. Annual competency of mandatory skills is evaluated. Which of the following skills should be demonstrated annually in the ICU setting as mandated by accrediting agencies?
a. ACLS
b. Fire safety
c. HIPAA
d. Infection prevention
A
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A ACLS demonstration is necessary for anyone working in an ICU.
B This is a skill evaluated in all mandatory skills evaluations and is not specific to the ICU setting.
C This is a skill evaluated in all mandatory skills evaluations and is not specific to the ICU setting.
D This is a skill evaluated in all mandatory skills evaluations and is not specific to the ICU setting.
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