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Undertake home visits

Undertake home visits

Unit of competency
National Code
HLTRAH302B
State Code
D8470
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
060301 - General Nursing
Original Release Date
01/08/2011
Nominal Hours
30
Description
DescriptorThis competency unit describes the skills and knowledge required to make a home visit to assess needs and/or deliver services
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for home visit
  • 1.1 Check that client is expecting and prepared for a home visit at the agreed time
  • 1.2 Clarify purpose of home visit and history of client in relation to unexpected issues and needs
  • 1.3 Prepare equipment, resources and/or documents required address purpose of home visit and contingencies
  • 1.4 Allow time in schedule for contingencies
  • 1.5 Check that entry to the home is ensured
  • 1.6 Ensure co-worker(s) are aware of intended time and place of home visit and mobile contact details
2. Undertake home visit
  • 2.1 Obtain entry to the home, check for hazards to own and others' health and safety and take action to control risk
  • 2.2 Take standard precautions to control infection and, where required, take additional precautions
  • 2.3 Demonstrate respect for the home and contents and sensitivity as a guest in the environment
  • 2.4 Follow appropriate risk management practices when delivering services in an unfamiliar and potentially unsafe environment
3. Establish client relationship in the home
  • 3.1 Communicate with client or resident to clarify purpose of visit and confirm client acceptance
  • 3.2 Provide opportunity for client to identify and express any issues or concerns in relation to the home visit and/or associated matters
  • 3.3 Provide appropriate support and information within scope of own work role and record and report relevant health issues or concerns promptly to appropriate person
  • 3.4 Deal with difficult or challenging behaviour promptly, firmly and diplomatically in accordance with relevant policies and procedures
4. Follow up home visit
  • 4.1 Document all aspects of the home visit in line with organisation policies and procedures
  • 4.2 Promptly report and refer any areas of concern to an appropriate authority
  • 4.3 Ensure any arrangements for follow up visits are recorded and implemented
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
C9474 HLTRAH302A Undertake home visits Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
WD271 HLTRAH302C Undertake home visits Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
D096 HLT51607 Diploma of Nursing (Enrolled/Division 2 nursing) Qualification