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COMMUNITY BAG

Is an essential and indispensable equipment of thepublic healthnurse which he/she has to carry along when he/she goes out home visiting. It contains basic medicationsand articles which are necessary for giving care.
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IMPORTANCE OF COMMUNITY BAG

Needed for home ,school or industrial visit Needed to keep essential articles in the bag Demonstration of nursing care
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PRINCIPLES OF BAG TECHNIQUE

Cleanliness bag and its content must be kept clean Wash hands with soap and water before touching the bag Keep the bag in clean area Clean or boil the articles after usage and replace it safely

Cont.. Protect the bag safely for atleast

8-10 years

Avoid unneccessary exposure while doing procedure Cover the bag properly when not in use

STEPS TO BE FOLLOWED IN BAG TECHNIQUE

Select work area Spread a newspaper or plastic square On a flat surface area Make paper bag Loosen the buttons of the bag Remove the handwashingarticles and wash under poured water Take out the necessary articles for the procedure and place on a clean area without touching a outside of the bag
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CONT. Give the nursing services as indicated After the procedure wash the hands

With soap and water

Return the articles to the bag Use cotton swab moistened with spirit and wipe outside of the used bottles Fold the used paper and keep it outside the pocket
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CONT. Close the bag Give waste paper bag to the family members and tell them to burn Document and plan for next visit

LIST OF ARTICLES
Sterile articles: v Artery forceps

v Dissecting forceps v Scissors v Solution containers - benedict , betadine,acetic acid, normal saline ,

spirit
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CONT.. vSterile packs - temperature pack, dressing pack, eye care, urine testing pack vSmall bowl vSterile glove vThermometer
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Hand washing articles: Soap dish with soap Nail brush Towel Assessment articles: Stethoscope Inch tape Fetoscope Nutrition cup
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Urine testing articles: Test tube Test tube holder Dropper Specimen container Spirit lamp Ounce glass Match box

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Others: Apron Paper bag news papers Heath education cards

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LIST OF PROCEDURES General assessment antenatal, post natal, newborn, infant, under five, adolescent , adult , geriatric Nutritional assessment Wound care and dressing Vital signs
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Cont.. Eye care Baby bath Urine testing for sugar and albumin Health education Medication administration

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INNOVATION
Modernized Portable /easy to carry Attractive Comfortable Occupying less space Less weight Compact and Creative

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DURABILITY & MAINTENANCE Can use for 5- 10 years Washable Accommodate all needed things Water proof
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COST EFFECTIVENESS Cost of the bag Rs. 200 Cost of the articles- Rs. 500

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