Unit of competency Outline
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Provide support in an acute care environment
Provide support in an acute care environment
Unit of competency
National Code
HLTAIN302B
HLTAIN302B
State Code
D5728
D5728
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
27/07/2011
Field of Education
060301 - General Nursing
Original Release Date
27/07/2011
Nominal Hours
25
Description
DescriptorThis unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to provide a range of non-client contact support to a nursing team delivering nursing care in an acute care environment
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Maintain accurate records
- 1.1 Carry out work with an understanding of the purpose of health records
- 1.2 Provide written reports and workplace forms that contain clear, concise and factual information and reflect legal and organisation requirements
- 1.3 File documents in client health records according to acute care protocols
- 1.4 Protect confidentiality of client health records according to organisation protocols
2. Comply with the administration protocols of an acute care environment
- 2.1 Complete workplace forms and documents according to organisation timeframes, protocols and procedures
- 2.2 Store and maintain information according to organisation protocols and procedures
- 2.3 Respond promptly to inquiries and requests according to established procedures and by using appropriate communication equipment
3. Collect and process workplace information
- 3.1 Use available business equipment/technology to obtain information effectively
- 3.2 Use business equipment/technology to process information according to organisation requirements
- 3.3 Comply with organisation security and confidentiality requirements
- 3.4 Update, modify and file according to organisation requirements
- 3.5 Collate and dispatch information according to specific timeframes and organisation requirements
4. Support equipment requirements in an acute care environment
- 4.1 Consult with nursing care team and reference material to determine equipment needs
- 4.2 Select equipment appropriate to the task and according to equipment requirements, organisation protocols and procedures and manufacturers' guidelines
- 4.3 Organise equipment within agreed timeframes
- 4.4 Deal with issues and problems associated with the operation of equipment according to organisation protocols
- 4.5 Clean equipment according to manufacturer specifications and store safely in appropriate place
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| C9036 | HLTAIN302A | Provide support in an acute care environment | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WD041 | HLTAIN302C | Provide support in an acute care environment | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D048 | HLT32507 | Certificate III in Health Services Assistance | Qualification |