Unit of competency Outline
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22/07/2026 10:19 PM AWST
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Prepare and maintain beds
Prepare and maintain beds
Unit of competency
National Code
HLTCSD203D
HLTCSD203D
State Code
WD091
WD091
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
25/07/2012
Field of Education
060301 - General Nursing
Original Release Date
25/07/2012
Nominal Hours
10
Description
DescriptorThis unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to apply bed making and cleaning practices to a range of 'beds' to ensure that clients can safely occupy a clean bed
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare area for bed making
- 1.1 Use personal protective equipment according to organisation policy
- 1.2 Adjust the height of the bed when necessary
- 1.3 Clear the bed and surrounding areas of medical and other equipment before stripping the bed, where necessary
- 1.4 Check bed linen for displaced personal items, aids and equipment, and place aids and equipment in appropriate area/container
2. Make bed
- 2.1 Maintain the client's dignity and privacy
- 2.2 Strip bed linen, where necessary
- 2.3 Remove clinical waste and soiled linen and place in appropriate container
- 2.4 Clean the bed according to established procedures, where necessary
- 2.5 Place clean bed linen on bed in accordance with organisation procedures
- 2.6 Re-position existing bed linen
- 2.7 Ask the client whether they are comfortable, or if they have any specific bed needs
- 2.8 Handle reusable clean bed linen in accordance to with organisation procedures
- 2.9 Clean mattresses and pillows regularly and on discharge, in accordance with organisation procedures
3. Leave bed ready for occupancy or continued occupancy
- 3.1 Adjust bed height for occupancy and apply brakes according to bed type
- 3.2 Keep bed and equipment/aids accessible and leave the bed ready for occupancy
- 3.3 Report damaged and/or faulty beds, equipment, mattresses, pillows and linen to appropriate personnel
- 3.4 Clean (or dispose of appropriately) and return to storage area all cleaning implements
RANGE STATEMENT
The Range Statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts.
Beds may include:
Balkan beam
Cot
Domestic beds
Electro-mechanical bed
Flotation mattress
Isolettes
Maternity delivery bed
Paediatric bed
Renal chair
Trolley
Equipment may include but is not limited to:
Bed end note holder
Bedside table
Chair lifts
Commodes
"Monkey grips"
Personal aids such as hearing aids, glass eyes, false teeth, breast prosthesis, false limbs
Pressure care devices e.g. Roho mattress, egg carton mattress, foam mattress
Slings
Splints
Walking frames/sticks
Clearing a client area may involve:
Returning items to their correct locations
The Range Statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts.
Beds may include:
Balkan beam
Cot
Domestic beds
Electro-mechanical bed
Flotation mattress
Isolettes
Maternity delivery bed
Paediatric bed
Renal chair
Trolley
Equipment may include but is not limited to:
Bed end note holder
Bedside table
Chair lifts
Commodes
"Monkey grips"
Personal aids such as hearing aids, glass eyes, false teeth, breast prosthesis, false limbs
Pressure care devices e.g. Roho mattress, egg carton mattress, foam mattress
Slings
Splints
Walking frames/sticks
Clearing a client area may involve:
Returning items to their correct locations
EVIDENCE GUIDE
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate this competency unit:
The individual being assessed must provide evidence of specified essential knowledge as well as skills
Consistency of performance should be demonstrated over the required range of situations relevant to the workplace
Where, for reasons of safety, space, or access to equipment and resources, assessment takes place away from the workplace, the assessment environment should represent workplace conditions as closely as possible
Context of and specific resources for assessment:
Bed linen may include sheets, blankets, quilts, pillowcases, doonas, under-blankets, mattress protectors and personal bed linen
Method of assessment
Observation in the work place (if possible)
Written assignments/projects or questioning should be used to assess knowledge
Discussion of physical and/or behavioural contingency scenarios involving duty of care
Recognition - authenticated transcripts of relevant education/training/work or life experiences
Third Party - authenticated reports of providing client support
Case studies and scenarios as a basis for discussion of issues and strategies in client support
Access and equity considerations:
All workers in the health industry should be aware of access and equity issues in relation to their own area of work
All workers should develop their ability to work in a culturally diverse environment
In recognition of particular health issues facing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, workers should be aware of cultural, historical and current issues impacting on health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
Assessors and trainers must take into account relevant access and equity issues, in particular relating to factors impacting on health of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients and communities
Related units:
This unit can be assessed independently; however holistic assessment practice with other clients and health services units of competency is encouraged
Where beds are made/maintained and the occupant is still in the bed this unit should be assessed in conjunction with:
HLTCSD305D Assist with client movement
Co-assessment may be also considered with:
HLTHSE204D Follow safe manual handling practices
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate this competency unit:
The individual being assessed must provide evidence of specified essential knowledge as well as skills
Consistency of performance should be demonstrated over the required range of situations relevant to the workplace
Where, for reasons of safety, space, or access to equipment and resources, assessment takes place away from the workplace, the assessment environment should represent workplace conditions as closely as possible
Context of and specific resources for assessment:
Bed linen may include sheets, blankets, quilts, pillowcases, doonas, under-blankets, mattress protectors and personal bed linen
Method of assessment
Observation in the work place (if possible)
Written assignments/projects or questioning should be used to assess knowledge
Discussion of physical and/or behavioural contingency scenarios involving duty of care
Recognition - authenticated transcripts of relevant education/training/work or life experiences
Third Party - authenticated reports of providing client support
Case studies and scenarios as a basis for discussion of issues and strategies in client support
Access and equity considerations:
All workers in the health industry should be aware of access and equity issues in relation to their own area of work
All workers should develop their ability to work in a culturally diverse environment
In recognition of particular health issues facing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, workers should be aware of cultural, historical and current issues impacting on health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
Assessors and trainers must take into account relevant access and equity issues, in particular relating to factors impacting on health of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients and communities
Related units:
This unit can be assessed independently; however holistic assessment practice with other clients and health services units of competency is encouraged
Where beds are made/maintained and the occupant is still in the bed this unit should be assessed in conjunction with:
HLTCSD305D Assist with client movement
Co-assessment may be also considered with:
HLTHSE204D Follow safe manual handling practices
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D5835 | HLTCSD203C | Prepare and maintain beds | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AVC65 | CHCCCS012 | Prepare and maintain beds | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J065 | HLT32512 | Certificate III in Health Services Assistance | Qualification |
| J052 | HLT21212 | Certificate II in Health Support Services | Qualification |