Assessor Resource

HLTEN522B
Contribute to the registration and assessment of donors

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


This unit of competency applies to whole donations and all types of donation session. Workers are expected to deal with new, lapsed and regular donors

This unit does not include haemoglobin testing

Enrolled/Division 2 nursing work is to be carried out in consultation/collaboration with registered nurses and under direct or indirect supervisory arrangements in line with jurisdictional regulatory requirements

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to register and assess blood donors

You may want to include more information here about the target group and the purpose of the assessments (eg formative, summative, recognition)

Prerequisites

Pre-requisite unit

This unit must be assessed after successful achievement of pre-requisite:

HLTPAT411C Perform blood collection for specialised testing

Employability Skills

This unit contains Employability Skills



Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

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 performance in a work context is essential for assessment of this unit

Consistency of performance should be demonstrated over the required range of workplace situations and should occur on more than one occasion and be assessed by a registered nurse

Method of assessment)

Observation in the work place (if possible)

Written assignments/projects

Case study and scenario as a basis for discussion of issues and strategies to contribute to best practice.

Questioning

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

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit.

Essential knowledge:

The candidate must be able to demonstrate essential knowledge required to effectively do the task outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage the task and manage contingencies in the context of the identified work role

This includes knowledge of:

Familiarity with donor declaration form

Importance and potential impact of the quality of the donation

Knowledge of:

blood and blood product manufacture

blood collection

need for customer focus when greeting, working with and thanking donor

selection procedure

testing

usage of blood and blood products

Organisation procedures and policies, including SOPs

Reasons for careful selection of donors of blood or blood components

Regulations, standards and guidelines, including:

Australian Code of Good Manufacturing Practice For Therapeutic Goods - Blood and Blood Components

MIMS Index of Therapeutic Agents (Drugs)

International Travel and Health Vaccination Requirements and health Advice, World Health Organisation, Geneva, Current edition

Understanding of general donor selection criteria, including:

age

family history

frequency of donation

lifestyle

occupational activities

OHS

recreational activities

weight

workers compensation

Essential skills:

It is critical that the candidate demonstrate the ability to effectively do the task outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage the task and manage contingencies in the context of the identified work role

This includes the ability to:

Apply professional standards of practice:

ANMC code of conduct

ANMC code of ethics

ANMC national Enrolled/Division 2 nurse competency standards

state/territory Nurse Regulatory Nurses Act

state/territory Nursing and Midwifery Regulatory Authority standards of practice

scope of nursing practice decision making framework

Conduct interviews to collect all required donor information in a manner that meets the needs of the potential donor

Explain procedures including:

blood collection procedure

blood pressure management

haemoglobin estimates

requirement for refreshment and recovery time after donation

Identify and bring to the attention of designated person:

discrepancies,

omissions

problems with current donor selection criteria

Manage information to ensure all donor information is recorded accurately

Provide appropriate counselling and care for donors before they donate blood

Use effective communication skills, particularly when dealing with people found not suitable to be donors

Use appropriate communication and interpersonal skills

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.

Donor status may include:

New

Lapsed

Regular

Type of interview area may include:

Static

Mobile

Caravan

Metropolitan

regional

Donor communication issues may include but is not limited to:

Language differences

Sensory difficulties

Other comprehension difficulties

Donor records may include:

Paper-based records

Computerised records

Regulations and standards may include:

Australian Code of Good Manufacturing Practice For Therapeutic Goods - Blood and Blood Components

MIMS Index of Therapeutic Agents (Drugs)

International Travel and Health Vaccination Requirements and health Advice, World Health Organisation, Geneva, Current edition

Australian Red Cross, National Blood Transfusion Committee, Guidelines for the Selection of Blood Donors

Factors that influence the importance and potential impact on the quality of the donation may include

Infectious diseases and their incubation periods

Sexual or mucosal contact or exchange of body fluids

Commonly used medicines and their side effects

Weight limits

How frequently a potential donor may donate for varying types of donations

Geographical locations which require special consideration

Hazardous occupations/recreational activities

Effect of invasive procedures, for example tattooing

Passive immunisation and vaccinations

Past and present medical conditions other than infections

Injuries and illnesses

Recent major surgery

Reasons for the careful selection of blood donors or blood componentsmay include:

Health of donor

Safety of blood supply

Safety of recipients

Safety of customer service

Production of a quality product

Safety of staff

Types of behaviour may include:

Verbal

Non-verbal

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Ask the donor questions clearly and in an appropriate manner, level and pace and in a manner that encourages the donor to provide full answers 
Check donor understanding of information and seek alternate approaches when necessary 
Compare information provided by donor with existing records and identify discrepancies 
Seek further details to clarify discrepancies 
Enter relevant information clearly and accurately into the donor record 
Explain the nature and purpose of procedures in a clear and appropriate manner 
Answer donor questions and seek feedback of understanding of the nature and purpose of procedures before seeking informed consent 
Provide accurate information about the nature and sequence of session activities appropriate to the donor's needs and concerns 
Maintain the confidentiality of the donor 
Explain the purpose and importance of health screening to the donor in a clear and accurate manner, pace and level appropriate to the needs and concerns of the donor 
Identify donor status and refer to relevant person when the donor requirements are outside legitimate responsibility 
Ask questions, precisely as written, in a manner that encourages the donor to provide full answers 
Refer to an appropriate person when the donor is not able or willing to provide the information needed for assessment 
Information provided by the donor is assessed against specified criteria 
Where information is obtained which indicates that the donor may be unsuitable, the reason for seeking further guidance is explained clearly and sensitively and accurate information is passed on to the appropriate person 
Answer all donor questions clearly, accurately and in a manner that meets the donor's needs and concerns 
Give appropriate support, information and advice to donors assessed as unsuitable 
Enter all information clearly and accurately in the donor record 
Maintain the confidentiality of the donor 
Observe irregularities in potential donor behaviour 
Determine type of situation and appropriate action 
Take action to ensure safety of all persons in the immediate vicinity 
Alert appropriate staff person and seek assistance if necessary 
Document the incident 
Report the incident to designated person 
Document inconsistencies, omissions and ambiguities of donor information 
Report inconsistencies, omissions and ambiguities to the designation person 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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