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Transport non-emergency patients under operational conditions

Transport non-emergency patients under operational conditions

Unit of competency
National Code
HLTAMB014
State Code
AWA54
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Transition (Replaced)
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
19/09/2018
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
22/06/2016
Field of Education
069905 - Paramedical Studies
Original Release Date
22/06/2016
Nominal Hours
35
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to load, unload and drive vehicles safely to transport non-emergency patients to and from a facility or service. It includes using communication equipment and checking vehicles and equipment in order to restock and remedy faults. 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. Prepare and check vehicle and equipment
  • 1.1 Check vehicle and equipment systematically and comprehensively based on a local vehicle checklist or inventory
  • 1.2 Conduct vehicle checks on a regular basis according to organisation procedures to ensure continuing serviceability of vehicle and equipment
  • 1.3 Ensure interior and exterior cleanliness of vehicle in accordance with organisation policies and procedures for minimisation of infection risk to both non-emergency personnel and patients
  • 1.4 Maintain vehicle operating stock to acceptable minimum and maximum levels
  • 1.5 Maintain vehicle and equipment according to established clinical guidelines and protocols
2. Ensure faults in vehicle and equipment are remedied
  • 2.1 Identify and report general nature of fault and liaise with organisation to remedy fault
  • 2.2 Assess risk of further damage to malfunctioning vehicle or equipment against patient care priorities, and communicate decisions to appropriate workers
  • 2.3 Rectify minor faults where possible
  • 2.4 Establish need for additional or replacement resources, and communicate to appropriate personnel
3. Convey and receive information using necessary modes of communication
  • 3.1 Update knowledge to ensure communication techniques and procedures are consistent with relevant legislation and established clinical guidelines and protocols
  • 3.2 Notify appropriate receiving facility according to local standard non-emergency patient transport procedures
4. Load, unload and secure non-emergency patient and other specific personnel for transportation
  • 4.1 Load and unload patient, consistent with safe work practices and organisation policy and procedures
  • 4.2 Check with patient that appropriate support or assistance during loading or unloading is being undertaken
  • 4.3 Transport appropriate personnel to accompany the patient, where such a need has been identified and there is a capacity to do so, in accordance with established clinical guidelines/protocols
  • 4.4 Organise and secure equipment in accordance with relevant Australian Standards, legislation and organisation policies and procedures
5. Drive vehicle
  • 5.1 Drive vehicle in a manner that avoids exacerbation of patient’s condition
  • 5.2 Drive vehicle under operational conditions in a low risk manner and according to legal requirements
  • 5.3 Ensure communication is established between driver and patient or patient care officer to ensure effective observation and patient care during transport
  • 5.4 Consult map or Global Positioning System (GPS) accurately when required
  • 5.5 Take the most efficient route by monitoring factors likely to cause delays or route deviations
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D5749 HLTAMBT301B Transport non-emergency clients under operational conditions Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OCS72 HLTOUT007 Transport non-emergency patients under operational conditions Unit of competency