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Performance Measures GO NO GO

20. Molded casting material to forearm/wrist. —— ——
21. Molded cast material to phalanges. —— ——
22. Checked range of motion ( ROM ) of thumb and elbow. —— ——

23. Checked alignment of wrist and phalanges with goniometer. —— ——
24. Checked cast dimensions. —— ——

25. Applied 3rd plaster roll. —— ——
26. Checked patient's capillary refill. —— ——

27. Cleaned plaster resin off patient's skin using a damp wash cloth, towel or alcohol —— ——
pad.
28. Gave patient verbal and written instructions on cast care. —— ——

29. Fitted sling to patient as required. —— ——
30. Annotated the procedure applied to patient in medical record or SF 513. —— ——

31. Escorted patient or direct patient to front desk to make a follow up appointment. —— ——

Evaluation Guidance: Score the orthopaedic technician a GO on the task, if all steps are passed (P).
Score the orthopaedic technician a NO-GO( NG ) if any step is failed (F). All performance measures must
be passed to receive a go.
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