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Plan for medical emergencies

Plan for medical emergencies

Unit of competency
National Code
HLTAHW060
State Code
WG711
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
06/08/2015
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
12/08/2014
Field of Education
061305 - Indigenous Health
Original Release Date
12/08/2014
Nominal Hours
100
Description
This unit describes the required skills and knowledge to prepare and promote a plan of action for providing a clinical response to emergencies of a medical nature in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communities.This unit applies to those Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Health Workers working independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team to deliver primary health care services to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients and communities. 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.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Liaise with relevant agencies and key people
  • 1.1 Identify organisation policies and protocols for dealing with medical emergencies
  • 1.2 Consult relevant agencies and key people to determine required roles in a medical emergency
  • 1.3 Identify and document resource availability
2. Develop an emergency plan
  • 2.1 Develop strategies for responding to medical emergencies in consultation with key people from the community and local agencies
  • 2.2 Determine preferred options in consultation with key people and the community, as time and resources permit
  • 2.3 Develop the plan proactively, whenever possible
  • 2.4 Ensure the plan meets legislative requirements for providing clinical care
3. Document, distribute and promote the emergency action plan
  • 3.1 Document the medical emergency action plan
  • 3.2 Distribute the medical emergency action plan to all health service providers
  • 3.3 Ensure health service providers are included in procedures relevant to their allocated roles and responsibilities
4. Evaluate and modify the emergency action plan
  • 4.1 Consult key people about the effectiveness of the medical emergency action plan
  • 4.2 Adapt the plan as required to address community, organisation and legislative requirements
  • 4.3 Distribute the amended plan to all local health service providers
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D5709 HLTAHW519B Plan for medical emergencies Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OEO56 HLTAEDR003 Develop medical emergency plan Unit of competency