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Prepare clients for anaesthesia

Prepare clients for anaesthesia

Unit of competency
National Code
HLTANA001
State Code
AVA83
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
08/12/2015
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
22/01/2016
Field of Education
060301 - General Nursing
Original Release Date
22/01/2016
Nominal Hours
150
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to complete specific client related preparation tasks. It includes client preparation and transfer, the attachment and detachment of equipment and positioning the client for different procedures.The unit applies to anaesthetic technicians working under the direction of, and in consultation with, an anaesthetist in any hospital or day surgery setting.The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian/New Zealand standards and industry codes of practice.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Receive and prepare client
  • 1.1 Greet client, confirm identity, correlate with identification band, client notes, consent form and follow other identification procedures according to organisation policy
  • 1.2 Acknowledge accompanying relatives and carers sensitively and appropriately
  • 1.3 Obtain verbal confirmation of surgical procedure and location if applicable
  • 1.4 Note any client factors that impact on their care
  • 1.5 Complete preparation tasks or check that these have been completed by others and provide clear information to client
  • 1.6 Monitor the client’s safety, physical and emotional wellbeing through continual observation
  • 1.7 Identify, record and immediately report any variations, discrepancies and changes to the client, their documentation or their wishes to the anaesthetist and other relevant personnel
  • 1.8 Label client property and store securely in accordance with organisation policy
2. Attach and detach equipment
  • 2.1 Select routine monitoring and other equipment in accordance with anaesthetist’s preference
  • 2.2 Prepare skin and attach correctly, following infection prevention and control procedures
  • 2.3 Set equipment in operation and confirm functioning
  • 2.4 Carefully detach equipment with minimum risk of damage to client, staff or equipment, once the anaesthetist indicates that it is no longer required
  • 2.5 Clean and restore equipment ready for reuse
3. Provide assistance with insertion of intravenous cannulation
  • 3.1 Liaise with anaesthetist to confirm requirements
  • 3.2 Observe client behaviour and respond to situations where support is required
  • 3.3. Provide optimum conditions to facilitate access
  • 3.4 Select, prepare and provide anaesthetic medical officer with required equipment in an aseptic manner
  • 3.5 Following insertion, adequately and safely secure the device
  • 3.6 Dispose of waste/sharps in accordance with waste management policies and infection control guidelines
4. Assist with transfer of clients
  • 4.1 Plan to transfer client into procedural/operating room according to operational requirements
  • 4.2 Ensure relevant personnel and client are aware of the actions to be performed
  • 4.3 Detach equipment/infusions not required from the client before the transfer takes place
  • 4.4 Ensure equipment attached to the client is safely and correctly adjusted during transfer
  • 4.5 Employ safe moving and handling techniques during client transfer
  • 4.6 Ensure movement is conducted safely and client discomfort minimised
  • 4.7 Correctly re-connect and adjust equipment/infusions on completion of transfer, as necessary
  • 4.8 Maintain client’s dignity during transfer
5. Assist with positioning of clients
  • 5.1 Inform client of positioning procedures to be completed, and seek his/her cooperation when appropriate
  • 5.2 Position client in consultation with other health care professionals
  • 5.3 Ensure all relevant equipment is available, is functioning correctly and is correctly attached/placed in accordance with the anaesthetist’s and surgeon’s preferences and the individual needs of the client
  • 5.4 Ensure client is protected from injury in collaboration with other relevant health professionals
  • 5.5 Obtain assistance to position client when necessary
  • 5.6 Observe any abnormal responses and report any action required to be taken to the anaesthetist
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WD051 HLTAN402D Prepare and assist with the preparation of the client for anaesthesia Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODQ77 HLTANA008 Prepare patients for anaesthesia Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
AWM7 HLT57915 Diploma of Anaesthetic Technology Qualification