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Perform the duties of a scribe during casualty resuscitation

Perform the duties of a scribe during casualty resuscitation

Unit of competency
National Code
HLTDEF003
State Code
AVA44
TGA Status
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
06/08/2015
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
22/01/2016
Original Release Date
06/08/2015
Nominal Hours
10
Field of Education
069907 - First Aid
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to accurately obtain and document casualty information from various sources during a resuscitation.This unit applies to Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel working as part of a resuscitation team in an operational context. 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.
General notes
N/A
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for the role of scribe
  • 1.1 Prepare resuscitation documentation prior to arrival of casualty
  • 1.2 Prepare resuscitation area to receive the casualtyin accordance with preliminary clinical data obtained and direction from resuscitation team leader
  • 1.3 Prepare own personal protective equipment in accordance with organisation policies and procedures
  • 1.4 Follow guidance from team leader and resuscitation team members in accordance with prescribed role
2. Participate as a scribe in the resuscitation
  • 2.1 Follow personal hygiene and infection control procedures
  • 2.2 Ascertain casualty identity and history and record accurately
  • 2.3 Record treatment information and casualty’s response to treatment
  • 2.4 Maintain chronological record of events and procedures of the resuscitation
  • 2.5 Communicate relevant treatment information to other team members to aid in the continuity of care of the casualty
3. Perform post resuscitation duties
  • 3.1 Accurately complete all relevant documentation
  • 3.2 Provide documentation to team leader for authorisation
  • 3.3 Organise ongoing casualty transfer in accordance with procedures
  • 3.4 Refurbish resuscitation area in preparation for the next resuscitation
  • 3.5 Participate in post event team debrief as applicable
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D8170 HLTDEFHC410B Record clinical information during casualty resuscitation Unit of competency
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