Elements and Performance Criteria
- Elements define the essential outcomes
- Register a donor giving blood and blood components
- Identify whether the donor is a new, lapsed or regular donor and use appropriate documentation according to information gained
- Use eligibility assessment tools in an appropriate manner and at a level and pace that elicits informative responses
- Check donor records against responses, and identify and record discrepancies, inconsistencies, omissions and ambiguities in information, and report to designated personnel
- Respond to the donor’s questions and, before seeking their consent, seek feedback from the donor to confirm that they understand the nature and purpose of procedures
- Record donor information clearly and accurately into the donor record, including the donor decision and signed consent
- Refer accurate information to the appropriate person in line with organisation policies and procedures, where donor information indicates unsuitability to donate
- Maintain confidentiality of the donor
- Assess suitability for blood and blood component donation
- Check the donor against selection criteria requirements for blood and blood component donations
- Provide accurate information about the nature and sequence of session activities appropriate to the donor’s needs and concerns
- Explain clearly and sensitively to the donor where information obtained indicates they may not be able to donate, outlining the reasons for seeking further guidance
- Interpret haematological results to identify variation from normal health status and refer to registered nurse
- Determine that ante-cubital veins are easily accessible in both arms and, if not, refer to registered nurse
- Observe a person’s behaviour before and after donation and report any physical irregularity
- Observe donor behaviour for any physical observations that may indicate a potential situation such as anxiety or fainting
- Alert supervising registered nurse and take action in line with organisation policies and procedures to ensure donor safety
- Document and report incident to designated person in line with organisation policies and procedures
- Observe a person’s behaviour before and after donation and report any physical irregularity
- Observe donor behaviour for any physical observations that may indicate a potential situation such as anxiety or fainting
- Alert supervising registered nurse and take action in line with organisation policies and procedures to ensure donor safety
- Document and report incident to designated person in line with organisation policies and procedures