Intraoperative Cell Salvage competency workbook
A reviewed version of the UK Intraoperative Cell Salvage Competency Assessment Workbook is now available as a training framework for cell salvage operators. The review of the workbook was undertaken by the UK Cell Salvage Action Group. The workbook was originally produced to address training concerns and specifically the lack of competency assessments for this specialist area of practice.
The content of the competency assessment workbook is linked to the National Occupational Standards for Intraoperative Cell Salvage (PCS19, PCS20, PCS21 and PCS22), which can be downloaded form the Skills for Health website
This workbook has been endorsed by the Association for Perioperative Practice (AfPP), The Association of Anaesthetists of Great Britain and Ireland, British Blood Transfusion Society and the College of Operating Department Practitioners.
The document is available for download as a PDF below:
Intraoperative Cell Salvage Competency Assessment Workbook (pdf)
Postoperative Cell Salvage competency workbook
To complement the Intraoperative Cell Salvage Competency Assessment Workbook, the UK Cell Salvage Action Group has developed a Postoperative Cell Salvage Competency Assessment Workbook. This workbook has been produced to address training concerns and specifically the lack of competency assessments for this specialist area of practice.
We are currently seeking endorsement for this work from the relevant professional bodies.
The document is available for download as a PDF. Additional copies of certificates, reflective practice, case logs etc. can be downloaded separately (in WORD format) from the links below:
Postoperative Cell Salvage Competency Assessment Workbook (pdf)
POCS Case Log (doc)
Accumulative Postoperative Log (doc)
Certificate of Competence - Theatre (doc)
Certificate of Competence - Recovery and Wards (doc)
POCS Reflective Learning Record (doc)