Perform basic clinical procedures

Unit of competency Outline

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Unit of competency

National Code
HLTDEFHC407B

State Code
D8167

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

02/08/2011

Original Release Date

25/03/2011

Nominal Hours

Field of Education

060301 - General Nursing

Description

DescriptorThis unit covers the competency required to perform basic clinical procedure for a client as part of a treatment plan or as part of a health promotion program

General notes

N/A

Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare for clinical procedure

1.1 Assess environment for suitability to conduct a clinical procedure
1.2 Establish sterile field in accordance with aseptic principles and infection control if required
1.3 Select and assemble equipment, consumables and documentation in accordance with health care practitioner's instructions/preferences, organisation policy, procedures and manufacturer's specifications
1.4 Arrange equipment in order of use
1.5 Ensure emergency equipment and procedures are in place and ready for use
1.6 Use personal protective equipment as required

2. Prepare client for clinical procedure

2.1 Explain clinical procedure clearly and simply to the client to clarify its purpose and process
2.2 Give client the opportunity to ask questions and discuss concerns
2.3 Gain informed consent from client in accordance with clinical guidelines, organisation policies and procedures
2.4 Assure and maintain confidentiality of client information
2.5 Prepare client in accordance with health care practitioner's instructions, organisation policies and procedures

3. Perform clinical procedure

3.1 Follow personal hygiene and infection control procedures to reduce risk of infection in accordance with organisation policy, procedures and manufacturer's specifications
3.2 Use equipment and consumables safely and in accordance with the needs of the procedure and the maintenance of sterility
3.3 Conduct clinical procedures in accordance with clinical guidelines, organisation policies and procedures
3.4 Ensure personal movement around a sterile field conforms with aseptic principles to avoid contamination of the sterile field
3.5 Rectify any contamination of sterile field
3.6 Realise unsuccessful procedures and refer and or seek assistance
3.7 Monitor client for complications during the procedure
3.8 Respond to emergency situations in accordance with health care practitioner's instructions, organisation policies and procedures

4. Conclude clinical procedure

4.1 Explain outcomes of clinical procedure clearly and simply to the client
4.2 Record outcomes in a way that can be interpreted readily by others and according to clinic guidelines, organisation policies and procedures
4.3 Clean and/or dispose of equipment and consumables in accordance with manufacturers' requirements and infection control policy
4.4 Store equipment and consumables in accordance with organisation policy and procedures
4.5 Make arrangements for client review and document according to clinical guidelines, organisation policies and procedures

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Replaces

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
C9173	HLTDEFHC407A	Perform basic clinical procedures	Unit of competency

Replaced By

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
WD115	HLTDEFHC407C	Perform basic clinical procedures	Unit of competency