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Implement safe access and egress in an emergency

Implement safe access and egress in an emergency

Unit of competency
National Code
HLTAMBAE501C
State Code
D5730
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
27/07/2011
Field of Education
069905 - Paramedical Studies
Original Release Date
27/07/2011
Nominal Hours
40
Description
DescriptorThis unit describes the skills and knowledge required to implement specialised procedures necessary to overcome major obstacles to safe access and egress at the scene of an incident
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Assess emergency situation in relation to safe access and egress
  • 1.1 Obtain information relevant to the situation on or before arrival
  • 1.2 View situation to identify and mitigate dangers according to standard local ambulance procedure
  • 1.3 Assess condition of client(s)
  • 1.4 Accurately identify obstacles impacting on safe access and egress
  • 1.5 Formulate access and egress plan based on an assessment of all factors associated with the situation or incident in line with State/Territory emergency management arrangements
  • 1.6 Formulate and prioritise access and egress plan based on the main concerns of client welfare and safety of all personnel
  • 1.7 Assess equipment and personnel needs based on an assessment of all factors associated with the situation or incident and with client and personnel welfare as the prime concern
  • 1.8 Determine the need for specialised knowledge, personnel and/or equipment in line with needs of the situation/incident and client care and welfare
2. Represent the organisation in the community
  • 2.1 Represent the organisation's position on particular issues in a way that acknowledges community concerns and promotes community awareness
  • 2.2 Ensure communication and presentation to the public enhances the organisation's public image
3. Implement procedure to enable safe access and egress
  • 3.1 Request or arrange for additional or specialised personnel and equipment according to the assessed need
  • 3.2 Implement access/egress plan using equipment and personnel necessary to ensure safe access/egress and client welfare
  • 3.3 Negotiate and maintain means of safe access and egress according to state and territory OHS Acts, as well as organisation policies and procedures
  • 3.4 Ensure actions are in accordance with local ambulance standard operation procedures
  • 3.5 Utilise available resources in an appropriate manner to achieve safe access/egress and client welfare
4. Monitor access and egress procedure in an emergency situation
  • 4.1 Ensure safety of client and personnel is of prime concern
  • 4.2 Monitor progress of access/egress constantly to ensure welfare of the client and safety of personnel
  • 4.3 Monitor client constantly to detect any change in condition
  • 4.4 Constantly monitor all conditions and factors that might impact on the effectiveness and safety of the procedure and client welfare
  • 4.5 Modify access/egress plan as necessary to ensure safety and the welfare of the client
  • 4.6 Identify and arrange for additional resources as necessary to complete procedure
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
C9038 HLTAMBAE501B Implement safe access and egress in an emergency Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
WD043 HLTAMBAE501D Implement safe access and egress in an emergency Unit of competency
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