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Manage and coordinate resources for emergency operations

Manage and coordinate resources for emergency operations

Unit of competency
National Code
HLTAMB010
State Code
AWA58
TGA Status
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
08/12/2015
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
22/06/2016
Field of Education
080399 - Business And Management, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
22/06/2016
Nominal Hours
150
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge to manage, monitor and coordinate emergency service operations and resources controlling the use of emergency resources.This unit applies to pre-hospital/out-of-hospital health care workers.The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian/New Zealand Standards and industry codes of practice.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Maintain operations to meet quality standards
  • 1.1 Ensure supplies necessary for operations are available and meet organisation requirements
  • 1.2 Ensure operations within the area of responsibility meet service delivery specifications
  • 1.3 Provide accurate information and advice to staff, members of the public and related organisations in line with organisation policy and within the own area of responsibility
  • 1.4 Communicate operational information to the appropriate people in a manner and at a level and pace to promote understanding
  • 1.5 Ensure systems to monitor quality, time and cost specifications for service provided are fully and correctly implemented and maintained
  • 1.6 Recognise factors that may disrupt operations and take appropriate action to minimise their effects
  • 1.7 Maintain complete and accurate records of operations in own area of responsibility in accordance with established clinical guidelines and protocols
  • 1.8 Promptly communicate recommendations for improving efficiency of operations and quality of service to the appropriate people
  • 1.9 Ensure the scene is secure for emergency personnel in consultation with the incident controller for emergency operations
2. Create and maintain conditions conducive to productive work and quality service
  • 2.1 Ensure the work environment is as conducive to work activity as possible
  • 2.2 Establish and maintain a sufficient supply of resources to meet community needs
  • 2.3 Ensure staff working conditions and use of resources satisfy current legislation and organisation guidelines
  • 2.4 Ensure frequency of maintenance and the use of equipment conform to established clinical guidelines/protocols
  • 2.5 Where resources do not meet requirements, refer the matter to appropriate person
  • 2.6 Promptly report workplace accidents and incidents to appropriate person and record as required
  • 2.7 Promptly refer recommendations for improving conditions to appropriate person
  • 2.8 Ensure all necessary records are complete, accurate and legible and available to authorised person when required
  • 2.9 Review records to ensure completeness and accuracy in accordance with organisation policy and procedures
3. Monitor and control use of resources
  • 3.1 Maintain expenditure within agreed budgets, ensuring it conforms to organisation procedures and does not compromise future spending requirements
  • 3.2 Clearly explain the contribution each team member can make to control of resources
  • 3.3 Ensure records of expenditure are complete, accurate and legible
  • 3.4 Ensure prompt corrective action is taken in response to actual or potential significant deviations from plans
  • 3.5 Promptly refer requests for expenditure outside own responsibility to the appropriate person
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WD049 HLTAMBMA601D Manage ambulance operations Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
AYY7 HLT51015 Diploma of Paramedical Science Qualification