Competency Assessment
Checklist
Competency Criteria
Verification
YES
NO
1
. Name the components of the HM II system.
2
. Interpret the buttons and symbols on the
System Controller.
3
. Verbalize typical battery times; estimate
time remaining using Battery Fuel Gauge.
4
. Identify differences between red heart haz-
ard alarms and yellow & green advisory
alarms. Understands appropriate respons-
es to alarm conditions.
5
. Demonstrate how to perform a System
Controller self test and explain reasons for
performing this test.
6
. Demonstrate changing the System
Controller.
7
. Identify 2 methods to start the pump and
how to assess that the pump has been
restarted.
8
. Explain the significance of the System
Controller battery module.
9
. Identify Silence Alarm button and verbalize
mute times for hazard and advisory alarms.
10
.Explain the function of the system monitor
data logger and how to turn it on/off.
11
.Explain the difference between the event
recorder and data logger in the System
Controller.
12
.Describe the steps to perform cardioversion/
defibrillation.
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