Elements and Performance Criteria

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.


Delegation by supervising health professional refers to:
Conferring of authority to provide specific health technical support to a worker who has been determined as competent and appropriate for the task by the delegating health professional
Delegation is within the context of a health care plan or other written instruction
Where delegation is provided verbally it must be confirmed as soon as practicable according to organisation procedures in writing and incorporated in the care plan
The authority is specific to an individual client within a specific care context and is not transferable
Delegation instructions must include:
specific instruction relating to the data collection requirements for particular client
any other relevant instructions or information, especially information specific to the client


Supervision refers to:
Instructing, advising, and monitoring another person in order to ensure safe and effective performance in carrying out the duties of their position
Supervision may be conducted by various means including:
in person
through use of electronic communications media such as telephone or video conferencing, where necessary
Frequency of supervision will be determined by factors such as:
the task maturity of the person being supervised
the need to review and assess client conditions and progress in order to establish or alter treatment plans
The need to correct and develop non-clinical aspects such as time management, organisation requirements, communication skills, and other factors supporting the provision of health care and working within a team


Health professional may include:
Registered nurse
General practitioner
Community nurse
Allied health professional (relevant to allied health aspects of client health care plan)


Data collection processes may include:
Data collection processes delegated by a health professional, and in which the worker has had training specific to the needs of each client, including:
Taking and recording a temperature
Taking and recording a pulse rate
Taking and recording a respiratory rate
Taking and recording blood pressure
Taking and recording a blood sugar level
Measuring and recording weight
Collecting a urine, sputum or faecal specimen
Monitoring and recognising changes in cognitive ability
Urinalysis
Monitoring pain and sleep


Document all inconsistencies may include:
Incident reports
Medical charts
Progress notes
Health care plans


Environment may include:
Home
Hospital
Mental health services
Other community setting
Palliative care units
Rehabilitation setting
Residential settings


Checks include:
Checking client details
Checking the chart
Checking for authorisation
Checking the health plan


Relevant guidelines may include:
Organisation policies and procedures
WHS policies and procedures
Manufacturer specifications

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 unit of competency:
The individual being assessed must provide evidence of specified essential knowledge as well as skills
Observation of workplace performance is essential for assessment of this unit
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


Access and equity considerations:
All workers in community services should be aware of access, equity and human rights 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 issues facing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, workers should be aware of cultural, historical and current issues impacting on 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 Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients and communities


Context of and specific resources for assessment:
Assessment must be completed in the workplace and reflect specific delegation by supervising health professional
Resources essential for assessment include:
equipment and materials for undertaking data collection
infection control procedures
workplace health and safety guidelines
relevant organisation and legislative guidelines, standards and procedures


Method of assessment:
In cases where the learner does not have the opportunity to cover all relevant aspects in the work environment, the remainder should be assessed through realistic simulations, projects, previous relevant experience or oral questioning on 'What if?' scenarios
Assessment of this unit of competence will usually include observation of processes and procedures, oral and/or written questioning on Essential knowledge and skills and consideration of required attitudes
Where performance is not directly observed and/or is required to be demonstrated over a 'period of time' and/or in a 'number of locations', any evidence should be authenticated by colleagues, supervisors, clients or other appropriate persons