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Contribute to the registration eligibility and assessment of donors

Contribute to the registration eligibility and assessment of donors

Unit of competency
National Code
HLTENN054
State Code
ODI33
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
02/07/2021
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
29/10/2021
Field of Education
060113 - Pathology
Original Release Date
29/10/2021
Nominal Hours
45
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to register and assess blood donors for whole blood, red cells, platelets, plasma and other blood components donated as whole blood or through the process of apheresis. It does not include haemoglobin testing.This unit applies to enrolled nurses, registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA), seeking specialisation in enrolled nurse work that is carried out in consultation and collaboration with registered nurses, and under direct or indirect supervisory arrangements aligned to the NMBA regulatory authority legislative requirements.The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian Standards and industry codes of practice.No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Register a donor giving blood and blood components.
  • 1.1. Identify new, lapsed and regular donors and use documentation according to information gained.
  • 1.2. Use eligibility assessment tools to elicit informative responses.
  • 1.3. Check donor records against responses, identify and record discrepancies, inconsistencies, omissions and ambiguities, and report to designated personnel.
  • 1.4. Respond to donor’s questions and, before seeking their consent, seek feedback from donor to confirm understanding of nature and purpose of procedures.
  • 1.5. Record donor information, donor decision and signed consent in donor record.
  • 1.6. Refer information in line with organisational policies and procedures, where donor information indicates unsuitability to donate.
  • 1.7. Protect confidentiality of the donor.
2. Assess suitability for blood and blood component donation.
  • 2.1. Check donor against selection criteria requirements for blood and blood component donations.
  • 2.2. Provide information about the nature and sequence of session activities suitable to donor’s needs and concerns.
  • 2.3. Provide feedback regarding eligibility to donate.
  • 2.4. Evaluate haematological results to identify variation from normal health status and refer to registered nurse.
  • 2.5. Determine accessibility of ante-cubital veins in both arms and refer to registered nurse where not easily accessible.
3. Observe behaviour before and after donation and report physical irregularities.
  • 3.1. Observe donor behaviour for physical irregularities to identify situations including anxiety and fainting.
  • 3.2. Alert supervising registered nurse and take action in line with organisational policies and procedures to ensure donor safety.
  • 3.3. Document and report incident in line with organisational policies and procedures.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AVZ95 HLTENN022 Contribute to the registration, eligibility and assessment of donors Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BGW6 HLT64121 Advanced Diploma of Nursing Qualification