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Provide donor care

Provide donor care

Unit of competency
National Code
HLTPAT315B
State Code
D8404
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
25/03/2011
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
01/08/2011
Field of Education
060301 - General Nursing
Original Release Date
01/08/2011
Nominal Hours
20
Description
DescriptorThis unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required monitor donors during and after donation
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Ensure donor physical and psychological comfort
  • 1.1 Explain procedures and possible complications
  • 1.2 Answer questions politely and professionally
  • 1.3 Ensure donor is comfortable
2. Observe and respond to donor changes
  • 2.1 Observe and assess donor's physical appearance prior to donation
  • 2.2 Observe and assess donor's behaviour prior to donation
  • 2.3 Monitor and make ongoing assessments of donor
  • 2.4 Determine if a change occurs and the severity of this change
  • 2.5 Question donor regarding symptoms if appropriate
  • 2.6 Note donor comments in relation to how they are feeling
  • 2.7 Take appropriate response to donor symptoms as determined by organisation policies and procedures
  • 2.8 Take medical emergency procedures if required
  • 2.9 Observe other donor's if a donor experiences behavioural changes.
3. Provide post donation care
  • 3.1 Assess donor readiness to leave couch and advise donor if assessment is not satisfactory
  • 3.2 Provide advice on care of the venesection site
  • 3.3 Provide advice on post donation activities
  • 3.4 Organise suitable refreshments for donor and encourage donor to take refreshments before leaving
  • 3.5 Thank donor and encourage them to return if appropriate.
4. Follow up reported post donation illness, reactions and complications
  • 4.1 Record reports of post donation illnesses, rections and complications
  • 4.2 Take follow up action in accordance with organisation policies and procedures
5. Complete documentation
  • 5.1 Document any intervention or additional care
  • 5.2 Document irregularities in behaviour
  • 5.3 Complete documentation in accordance with organisation policies and procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
C9408 HLTPAT315A Provide donor care Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
WD244 HLTPAT315C Provide Donor Care Unit of competency
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