VAC Teaching 1823
Instructed patient about VAC training for patients and their caregivers who will be using the device at home should include
how to: Safely operate the device; provide a copy of printed instructions for patient use from the specific device manufacturer
Respond to audio and visual alarms, perform dressing changes.
Reviewed November 2017
Reviewed for general reference only. Adapt to your patient, agency policy, and scope of practice.
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