Unit of competency Outline
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Provide Donor Care
Provide Donor Care
Unit of competency
National Code
HLTPAT315C
HLTPAT315C
State Code
WD244
WD244
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Deleted
Deleted
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
19/07/2012
Field of Education
060301 - General Nursing
Original Release Date
19/07/2012
Nominal Hours
20
Description
DescriptorThis unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required monitor donors during and after donation
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Ensure donor physical and psychological comfort
- 1.1 Explain procedures and possible complications
- 1.2 Answer questions politely and professionally
- 1.3 Ensure donor is comfortable
2. Observe and respond to donor changes
- 2.1 Observe and assess donor's physical appearance prior to donation
- 2.2 Observe and assess donor's behaviour prior to donation
- 2.3 Monitor and make ongoing assessments of donor
- 2.4 Determine if a change occurs and the severity of this change
- 2.5 Question donor regarding symptoms if appropriate
- 2.6 Note donor comments in relation to how they are feeling
- 2.7 Take appropriate response to donor symptoms as determined by organisation policies and procedures
- 2.8 Take medical emergency procedures if required
- 2.9 Observe other donor's if a donor experiences behavioural changes.
3. Provide post donation care
- 3.1 Assess donor readiness to leave couch and advise donor if assessment is not satisfactory
- 3.2 Provide advice on care of the venesection site
- 3.3 Provide advice on post donation activities
- 3.4 Organise suitable refreshments for donor and encourage donor to take refreshments before leaving
- 3.5 Thank donor and encourage them to return if appropriate.
4. Follow up reported post donation illness, reactions and complications
- 4.1 Record reports of post donation illnesses, rections and complications
- 4.2 Take follow up action in accordance with organisation policies and procedures
5. Complete documentation
- 5.1 Document any intervention or additional care
- 5.2 Document irregularities in behaviour
- 5.3 Complete documentation in accordance with organisation policies and procedures
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.
Blood donations may be performed in:
Doctor's surgeries
Laboratory settings
Hospitals
ARBS
Factors thatmay influence a donation include
Selection criteria
Donor assessment
Pathology results
Individual donor differences
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.
Blood donations may be performed in:
Doctor's surgeries
Laboratory settings
Hospitals
ARBS
Factors thatmay influence a donation include
Selection criteria
Donor assessment
Pathology results
Individual donor differences
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 competency unit:
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
Method of assessment
Observation in the work place (if possible)
Written assignments/projects or questioning should be used to assess knowledge
Case study and scenario as a basis for discussion of issues and strategies to contribute to best practice.
Clinical skills involving direct client care are to be assessed initially in a simulated clinical setting (laboratory). If successful, a second assessment is to be conducted during workplace application under direct supervision.
Access and equity considerations:
All workers in the health industry should be aware of access and equity 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 health issues facing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, workers should be aware of cultural, historical and current issues impacting on health of 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 health of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients and communities
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 competency unit:
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
Method of assessment
Observation in the work place (if possible)
Written assignments/projects or questioning should be used to assess knowledge
Case study and scenario as a basis for discussion of issues and strategies to contribute to best practice.
Clinical skills involving direct client care are to be assessed initially in a simulated clinical setting (laboratory). If successful, a second assessment is to be conducted during workplace application under direct supervision.
Access and equity considerations:
All workers in the health industry should be aware of access and equity 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 health issues facing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, workers should be aware of cultural, historical and current issues impacting on health of 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 health of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients and communities
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D8404 | HLTPAT315B | Provide donor care | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D111 | HLT61107 | Advanced Diploma of Nursing (Enrolled/Division 2 nursing) | Qualification |
| J066 | HLT32612 | Certificate III in Pathology | Qualification |