Table 1 Phlebotomy training assessment checklist.

Preparation of devices and equipment:

   • Preparation of appropriate needle, test tube and other equipment items.

Confirmation of patient's details:

   • Confirm patient details such as full name, date of birth and address.

2. Implementation

Infection control:

   • Hand-washing.

   • Use of hand gloves.

   • Placement of sheet under patient's arm.

Communication with patient:

   • Verbal communication during the procedure.

   • Observation of patient's facial expression, e.g., pain.

   • Appropriate attitude and provision of explanation, if procedure failed.

Foresee nerve injury:

   • Ask patient about pain and/or numbness.

   • Needle withdrawal.

Technical skill:

   • Use of strapping band and duration of avascularization (within 2 minutes).

   • Angle of needle insertion.

Arrest bleeding:

   • Confirmation at puncture site and appropriate arrest technique.

3. After blood is taken

Needle-stick accident prevention:

   • Appropriate handling of used devices such as no recap for needle.

Clear away:

   • Placing each used device in the appropriate location.