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Implement safe access and egress

Implement safe access and egress

Unit of competency
National Code
HLTOUT001
State Code
OCS84
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
24/12/2020
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
15/04/2021
Field of Education
069905 - Paramedical Studies
Original Release Date
15/04/2021
Nominal Hours
70
Description
This unit describes the knowledge and skills required to ensure the safe removal of the patients under routine and non-routine conditions and environments. It may be necessary for the individual to ensure the safe removal of the patient by overcoming obstacles, using problem solving or use of specialised equipment.This unit applies to pre-hospital or out-of-hospital health care workers.The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State or Territory legislation, Australian Standards and industry codes of practice.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1.Assess situation in relation to safe access and egress.
  • 1.1. Survey scene and assess condition of patient in relation to procedures necessary for safe removal of patient.
  • 1.2. View situation to identify and mitigate dangers according to established clinical guidelines and protocols.
  • 1.3. Identify obstacles impacting safe access and egress.
  • 1.4. Formulate access and egress plan based on an assessment of all factors associated with the situation or incident and in line with legislation and codes of practice.
  • 1.5. Identify additional resources required, including specialised knowledge, workers or equipment, based on an assessment of all factors associated with the situation or incident, and with patient and worker welfare as the prime concern.
2.Implement procedure to enable safe access and egress.
  • 2.1. Request or arrange for additional or specialised workers and equipment according to the assessed need.
  • 2.2. Implement access and egress plan using equipment and workers necessary to ensure safe access and egress, and patient welfare.
  • 2.3. Negotiate and maintain means of safe access and egress according to Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation including workplace health and safety Acts, and according to established clinical guidelines and protocols.
  • 2.4. Use available resources to ensure safe access and egress, and patient welfare.
3. Evaluate access and egress procedure.
  • 3.1 Monitor progress of access and egress constantly to ensure welfare of the patient and safety of workers.
  • 3.2 Communicate with patient and monitor their welfare, condition and any other factors impacting the safe movement of the patient.
  • 3.3. Modify access and egress plan to reflect situation and ensure safety and the welfare of the patient.
  • 3.4. Address barriers to safe access and egress as they arise.
  • 3.5. Identify and arrange for additional resources as required to complete procedure.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AWA67 HLTAMB001 Follow procedures for routine safe removal of patient Unit of competency
AWA66 HLTAMB002 Implement safe access and egress in an emergency Unit of competency