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 EnrolledDivision nurse competency standards

stateterritory Nurse Regulatory Nurses Act

stateterritory 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 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 assignmentsprojects

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 andor Torres Strait Islander clients and communities

Donor status may include:

Type of interview area may include:

Donor communication issues may include but is not limited to:

Donor records may include:

Regulations and standards may include:

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

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

Types of behaviour may include: