Unit of competency Outline

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Perform intravenous cannulation for sample collection

Perform intravenous cannulation for sample collection

Unit of competency
National Code
HLTPAT409C
State Code
D8408
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
25/03/2011
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
01/08/2011
Field of Education
019909 - Laboratory Technology
Original Release Date
01/08/2011
Nominal Hours
100
Description
DescriptorThis unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required for insertion of intravenous cannulae for blood sample collection from clients
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for intravenous cannulation
  • 1.1 Correctly identify pathology request and client
  • 1.2 Identify precise nature and requirements of the cannulation and test request
  • 1.3 Explain procedure client and obtain in accordance with legal requirements and organisation policy and procedure
  • 1.4 Obtain relevant clinical information and record in accordance with organisation policies and procedures
  • 1.5 Seek assistance clients if required
  • 1.6 Ensure client is correctly and comfortably positioned and prepared for the cannulation and blood collection procedure
  • 1.7 Ensure pre-collection criteria relevant to the procedure and specific test are met before proceeding
  • 1.8 Refer cannulation and pathology request to manager or appropriate health professional if required
  • 1.9 Coordinate cannulation and sample collection with activities of other health professionals
  • 1.10 Assemble and prepare intravenous cannulation equipment and disposables
  • 1.11 Maintain standard and additional precautions
  • 1.12 Use personal protective equipment correctly
  • 1.13 Chose insertion site and prepare in accordance with organisation policy and procedures
  • 1.14 Apply local anaesthetic cream and dressing to selected insertion site in accordance with organisation policy and procedures
2. Perform intravenous cannulation
  • 2.1 Seek assistance from an appropriate health professional if required
  • 2.2 Remove local anaesthetic cream and dressing if used, and perform cannula insertion as soon as possible
  • 2.3 Insert cannula following organisation policy and procedures
  • 2.4 Follow infection control procedures throughout the procedure
  • 2.5 Flush IV cannula in accordance with organisation policy and procedures
  • 2.6 Label sample in accordance with organisation policies and procedures
  • 2.7 Respond to complications in accordance with organisation policy and procedures
3. Perform post cannulation procedure
  • 3.1 Remove and dispose IV cannulae in accordance with organisation policy and procedure
  • 3.2 Check cannulation insertion site to ensure bleeding has stopped
  • 3.3 Cover cannulation insertion site according to organisation policy and procedure
  • 3.4 Provide relevant information and instructions client
  • 3.5 Ensure client is left comfortable, and appropriate health professionals are notified so that the client's condition can be monitored
  • 3.6 Dispose of waste in accordance with organisation policies and procedures and taking into account opportunities to address waste minimisation, environmental responsibility and sustainable practice issues
  • 3.7 Complete documentation
4. Label and store specimens for transportation
  • 4.1 Label specimens in accordance with International Standards Organisation 9000 or National Association Testing Authorities standards
  • 4.2 Process and store correctly
  • 4.3 Ensure specimens are appropriately contained for transport
  • 4.4 Transport blood sample to laboratory in accordance with organisation policies and procedures
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Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
WD247 HLTPAT409D Perform intravenous cannulation for sample collection Unit of competency
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