Unit of competency Outline
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23/07/2026 6:59 AM AWST
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Coordinate health support operations
Coordinate health support operations
Unit of competency
National Code
TLIX6053A
TLIX6053A
State Code
D5439
D5439
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
31/10/2014
Field of Education
089901 - Purchasing, Warehousing And Distribution
Original Release Date
31/10/2014
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to coordinate health support operations in support of organisational operations. There are no specific licensing or certification requirements applicable to this unit.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1Coordinate the collection of health information to aid health planning and the delivery of health support
- 1.1 Health information requirements are identified which will contribute to the establishment and maintenance of an accurate understanding of current and potential health threats
- 1.2 Health elements are liaised with to establish arrangements for collection and reporting of information
- 1.3 Information management systems and information from health elements are utilised to compile and analyse health data and information to identify trends or data of significance which develops an understanding of current and emerging health threats
- 1.4 Health estimates are produced and updated based on analysis of the health information and direction from health specialists
- 1.5 Health estimates are communicated to stakeholders to enable appropriate employment of health support capabilities
2Undertake casualty regulation in support of operations
- 2.1 Casualty regulation strategies are determined and implemented to ensure efficient routing of casualties to appropriate treatment facilities
- 2.2 Effectiveness of casualty regulation strategies is monitored and adapted to ensure it reflects the needs of the environment and operational situation
- 2.3 Casualty evacuation is coordinated to support the appropriate movement of casualties around the area of operations
3Coordinate supply and support services to health facilities
- 3.1 Arrangements for the removal and disposal of health related waste is coordinated
- 3.2 Water resupply to health facilities is monitored to ensure water availability is consistent with the health dependency being supported
- 3.3 Laundry support to health facilities is coordinated to ensure linen and clothing availability is consistent with the health dependency being supported
- 3.4 Mortuary support to health facilities is coordinated to ensure remains storage is consistent with the operational need and the operational plan for the handling and repatriation of human remains
- 3.5 Medical and dental supply arrangements are monitored to ensure perishable and/or disposable items are supplied consistent with the health dependency being supported and identified and forecasted usage rates
- 3.6 The procurement, transportation and supply of whole blood is coordinated to ensure surgical elements have sufficient quantities of blood to meet current and potential health care requirements
4Coordinate health administration
- 4.1 Accurate records of organisational clinical workload and patient care statistics are maintained to provide a basis for analysis and the improvement of services
- 4.2 Medical reports and returns are prepared and issued to provide an accurate picture of health status
- 4.3 Advice is prepared and provided on health administration matters to health elements to ensure the delivery of health care and handling of health administrative matters are in accordance with organisational policy and procedure
- 4.4 Casualty notification and update reports are prepared and issued to notify and provide updates on casualty status to family or other interested parties
- 4.5 Relevant agencies are liaised with to seek advice on casualty welfare and administration and to ensure that health support provided is in accordance with organisational policy and procedure
- 4.6 Health support operations are monitored to ensure that health support provided is in accordance with organisational policy and procedure
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.
Health information requirements may include:
casualty encounters
types of injuries
types of illnesses
severity of condition
location of onset
preventative measures in place
environmental information
Health elements may include:
dental team
environmental health team
health assessment team
field pathology team
low/medium/high dependency nursing team
primary health care team
rehabilitation team
resuscitation team
surgical team
laboratory team
medical imaging team
road ambulance evacuation team
aero-medical evacuation team
psych support team
mortuary team
ships medical emergency team
Organisational policy and procedure may include:
instructions
operating manuals
standard operating procedures
relevant Australian Standards
relevant Commonwealth Acts
organisational instruction
Aims of casualty regulation may include:
efficient routing of casualties to the health facility best able to cope with their condition
even distribution of patients, to ensure that there are adequate beds and treatment capabilities for current and anticipated needs
minimise the number of times casualties are handled
prevent the routing of evacuation platforms from one treatment facility to another in an attempt to find available beds or treatment capability
casualties are evacuated no further than their condition or the operational situation demands
Health related waste may include:
bio-hazard waste (liquid and solid)
chemical waste (medical imaging)
Health administration matters may include:
casualty entitlement
casualty equipment management
casualty welfare
entitlement to treatment
records management
reports and returns
casualty notifications
Relevant agencies may include:
welfare agencies
health authorities
parent organisations
philanthropic agencies
Monitored may include:
patient holding
bed availability
surgical team availability
casualty rates (actual vs estimate)
status and performance of the medical supply chain (and particularly blood holdings)
compliance with health policy
status of specialist reinforcements
status of casualties in transit
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance.
Health information requirements may include:
casualty encounters
types of injuries
types of illnesses
severity of condition
location of onset
preventative measures in place
environmental information
Health elements may include:
dental team
environmental health team
health assessment team
field pathology team
low/medium/high dependency nursing team
primary health care team
rehabilitation team
resuscitation team
surgical team
laboratory team
medical imaging team
road ambulance evacuation team
aero-medical evacuation team
psych support team
mortuary team
ships medical emergency team
Organisational policy and procedure may include:
instructions
operating manuals
standard operating procedures
relevant Australian Standards
relevant Commonwealth Acts
organisational instruction
Aims of casualty regulation may include:
efficient routing of casualties to the health facility best able to cope with their condition
even distribution of patients, to ensure that there are adequate beds and treatment capabilities for current and anticipated needs
minimise the number of times casualties are handled
prevent the routing of evacuation platforms from one treatment facility to another in an attempt to find available beds or treatment capability
casualties are evacuated no further than their condition or the operational situation demands
Health related waste may include:
bio-hazard waste (liquid and solid)
chemical waste (medical imaging)
Health administration matters may include:
casualty entitlement
casualty equipment management
casualty welfare
entitlement to treatment
records management
reports and returns
casualty notifications
Relevant agencies may include:
welfare agencies
health authorities
parent organisations
philanthropic agencies
Monitored may include:
patient holding
bed availability
surgical team availability
casualty rates (actual vs estimate)
status and performance of the medical supply chain (and particularly blood holdings)
compliance with health policy
status of specialist reinforcements
status of casualties in transit
EVIDENCE GUIDE
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required knowledge and skills, the range statement and the assessment guidelines for this Training Package.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria of this unit and include demonstration of the following:
maintain a health threat assessment (health estimate) based on the collection and analysis of health information
make specific recommendation to a medical specialist regarding emerging health threats
coordinate the provision of health support service to deployed health facilities
coordinate health administration in accordance with organisational policy and procedure
apply organisational policy and procedure relating to the delivery of health support
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Competency should be demonstrated on at least one occasion covering the scope of the unit of competence
Resources for assessment include:
a range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or other simulated practical and knowledge assessment, and/or
access to an appropriate range of relevant operational situations in the workplace
In both real and simulated environments, access is required to:
relevant and appropriate materials and equipment, and
applicable documentation including workplace procedures, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals
Method of assessment
Assessment of this unit must be undertaken by a registered training organisation
As a minimum, assessment of knowledge must be conducted through appropriate written/oral tests
Practical assessment must occur:
through activities in an appropriately simulated environment, and/or
in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required knowledge and skills, the range statement and the assessment guidelines for this Training Package.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria of this unit and include demonstration of the following:
maintain a health threat assessment (health estimate) based on the collection and analysis of health information
make specific recommendation to a medical specialist regarding emerging health threats
coordinate the provision of health support service to deployed health facilities
coordinate health administration in accordance with organisational policy and procedure
apply organisational policy and procedure relating to the delivery of health support
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Competency should be demonstrated on at least one occasion covering the scope of the unit of competence
Resources for assessment include:
a range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or other simulated practical and knowledge assessment, and/or
access to an appropriate range of relevant operational situations in the workplace
In both real and simulated environments, access is required to:
relevant and appropriate materials and equipment, and
applicable documentation including workplace procedures, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals
Method of assessment
Assessment of this unit must be undertaken by a registered training organisation
As a minimum, assessment of knowledge must be conducted through appropriate written/oral tests
Practical assessment must occur:
through activities in an appropriately simulated environment, and/or
in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AVG71 | TLIX6053 | Coordinate health support operations | Unit of competency |
