Regional Clinical Orientation | Day 2 (PDGH)
Regional Clinical Orientation (RCO) is available for all nurses in the region.
It is a 2-day orientation session: Day 1 (Virtual) and Day 2 (In-person).
REGISTRATION (**Note: the registration must be submitted by your manager/designate)
I. RCO Day 1 is for all nurses including UNEs and Senior Practicum Nursing Students.
Important Notes:
- Access to RCO Day 1 content will be occurring at the beginning of January via a link on the Orientation page on StaffNet.
- Use this link to complete the RCO Day 1 (Virtual). Day 1 is pre-requisite prior to attending the RCO Day 2 (In-Person).
II. RCO Day 2 is specifically for acute care nurses. Registration is thru this page.
Topics Covered:
- Transfusion Medicine
- Respiratory Therapy
- Management of Chest Tubes
- Guidelines/Care Maps
- Fluid Balance Record
- Lab Topics – Accessing DSM information, collection
- Infusion Therapy
- CVAD
- Regional Mental Health Services
- Code Blue/Code 25
- Dressing Selections
Bag lunch optional. Cafeteria located on site. Lunch costs will not be reimbursed.
Location: Portage District General Hospital
Important Note: Room may vary depending on the date/s.
- Classroom – January 9, February 20, March 6, June 19, July 10, August 13, October 23, December 4
- Nurses Library – May 1
- Boardroom – April 10, September 11, November 5
