D.3 Ventilator Caregiver Checklist.docx

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The document is a Ventilator/Caregiver Competency Checklist that details a comprehensive training guide for operating a Trilogy ventilator. The checklist covers 12 key learning objectives, including understanding ventilator controls, connecting power sources, assembling patient circuits, navigating monitoring screens, managing alarms, and reviewing maintenance and emergency procedures. The document provides a detailed breakdown of front, rear, and side panel components, with specific instructions for clinicians to verify a caregiver's proficiency in ventilator operation and patient care.

This checklist appears related to the VA's Home Oxygen Services solicitation (Solicitation Number: 36C24825Q0568) for the Miami VA Healthcare System. The solicitation is a set-aside for Service Disabled Veterans Owned Small Businesses, covering home oxygen services in Broward, Dade, and Monroe Counties. The contract will be an Indefinite Delivery Contract with a base 12-month period and four 12-month option periods. The primary NAICS code is 621610 (Home Health Care Services), with a $19 million size standard. Key dates include a request for information deadline of 06/30/2025 and a quote submission deadline of 07/07/2025.

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1.0 VENTILATOR/CAREGIVER CHECKLIST

STATION NAME:

Vendor being surveyed: _______________________________

VENTILATOR/CAREGIVER COMPETENCY CHECKLIST

CLINICIAN/INSTRUCTOR:

VETERANS NAME (LAST 4 SSN)
CAREGIVER NAME:

GOALS

DATE GOALS

MET

The caregiver will be able to:

1. Understand basic instructions for ventilator usage

2. Explain the buttons, indicators, and/or connectors on the front, rear, and side panels of Trilogy.

Front Panel:

Start/stop button
Audio pause button
Up, down button
Left, right button
A/C power LED
Backlight LED
Red Alarm LED
Yellow Alarm LED

Rear and Side Panel:

A/C power inlet
Breathing circuit connection
Exhalation port
SD data card slot
Serial connector
Remote alarm
Ethernet connector
External battery connector
O2 connector
Air inlet and filter
Detachable battery slot
Cord retainer

3. Connect to A/C power.

4. Attach 02 source and discuss 02 safety

5. Assemble and Connect

Patient circuit

Filter

Exhalation device

Tubing

Patient connector (swirl or flex)

Humidifier (if ordered)

6. Turn ventilator on and off.

7. Access monitoring screens

Describe view off

Top monitor panel

Middle date/time panel

Bottom status panel

Detailed View

Top monitor panel

Middle measured settings panel

Bottom status panel

8. Navigate the Menu Screens

Switch to secondary settings

Safely remove the SD card

My Settings

Options

Alarm log

Information

9. Locate and explain alarm messages and alarm indicators (audio and visual).

Explain the Audio Pause feature

Understands what to do when an alarm occurs

10. Connect to D/C power and explain power source indicators.

External battery

Detachable battery pack

Internal battery

11. Review care, cleaning, and maintenance of ventilator and accessories.

12. Review emergency procedures.

Caregiver Signature -
Clinician Signature -

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