Provide assistance in anaesthetic related procedures

Unit of competency Outline

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Unit of competency

National Code
HLTAN507C

State Code
D5758

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

Description

DescriptorThis unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to provide assistance to the anaesthetist in anaesthetic related procedures

Notes

Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare client and equipment for anaesthetic related procedure

1.1 Check anaesthetist's requirements
1.2 Select equipment and materials and prepare correctly and safely in accordance with infection control and other relevant guidelines
1.3 Document anaesthetic accountable items
1.4 Check individual needs of the client and complete action to meet those needs
1.5 Provide assistance to the anaesthetist as directed to position the client for the procedure
1.6 Take all necessary precautions to prevent cross-infection and avoid adverse events
1.7 Check surgical requirements that may impact on the anaesthetic procedure

2. Monitor the performance of equipment and materials used

2.1 Ensure equipment is in working order and service records are current
2.2 Ensure warning devices are switched on, tested and are registering that the equipment is safe
2.3 Observe equipment and materials whilst in use and take immediate action if fault develops to avoid danger to equipment, clients and staff
2.4 Follow established procedures to rectify faulty equipment and materials
2.5 Check sterility of equipment and materials
2.6 Maintain standby presence

3. Provide assistance to the anaesthetist to complete the anaesthetic related procedures

3.1 Provide assistance to the anaesthetist as required throughout the procedure
3.2 Check client's physiological parameters when required or as directed by anaesthetist
3.3 Identify, validate and report deviations from acceptable limits of the client's physiological parameters to the medical practitioner
3.4 Report signs of client discomfort, distress or adverse reaction to the anaesthetist in line with consistent practice and procedures
3.5 Provide assistance to dress and secure invasive device into position in line with consistent practice and procedure
3.6 Utilise personal protective equipment in accordance with standard precautions
3.7 Correctly position and calibrate transducers

4. Restore equipment and environment at completion of procedure

4.1 Clean, disinfect or sterilise equipment in accordance with infection control guidelines and manufacturer's instructions
4.2 Manage faulty equipment in accordance with organisation policies and procedures and manufacturer's guidelines.
4.3 Dispose of disposable items in accordance with waste management policies
4.4 Handle soiled linen in accordance with infection control guidelines
4.5 Restock consumables
4.6 Clean and restore the environment
4.7 Dispose of waste safely and in accordance with infection control policy or organisation policies and procedures.

5. Assist with connection/ disconnection of client to/from ventilation equipment

5.1 Select ventilation equipment and materials and prepare correctly and safely and in accordance with infection control and other relevant guidelines
5.2 Set ventilation modes and parameters and ensure warning devices are switched on, tested and are registering that the equipment is safe.
5.3 Observe equipment whilst in use and take action immediately if fault develops to avoid danger to equipment, clients and staff
5.4 Follow established procedures to rectify faulty equipment
5.5 Check client's physiological parameters when required or as directed by anaesthetist
5.6 Identify, validate and report deviations from acceptable limits of physiological parameters to the medical practitioner
5.7 Signs of client discomfort, distress or adverse reaction are reported to the Anaesthetist in line with consistent practice and procedure

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Replaces

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
C6583	HLTAN7A	Provide assistance in anaesthetic related procedures	Unit of competency
C9066	HLTAN507B	Provide assistance in anaesthetic related procedures	Unit of competency

Replaced By

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
WD057	HLTAN507D	Provide assistance in anaesthetic related procedures	Unit of competency