Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

CHCAC410B Mapping and Delivery Guide
Collect technical data to support client health care plan

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Issue Date: March 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency CHCAC410B - Collect technical data to support client health care plan
Description This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to collect information to support a client's health care plan using basic technical skills under delegation and supervision of a health professional
Employability Skills This unit contains Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application The worker operates within the scope of their defined roles and responsibilities and under supervision of a health professionalCompetency requires an awareness of and practice consistent with health legislative requirements and codes of practice and enterprise safe workplace practicesThe unit must be applied strictly in accordance with relevant state/territory legislation and industry guidelinesFor training and assessment pathways, experience in workplace application of the skills and knowledge identified in this unit of competency should be provided as required to support health professionals
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites Pre-requisiteThis unit must be assessed after achievement of:HLTAP301B Recognise healthy body systems in a health care setting
Competency Field
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Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Prepare to collect technical data according to individualised plan
  • Apply understanding of organisation's policies, protocols and procedures in relation to the individualised planning process
  • Check and confirm details of the client's individualised plan in relation to the technical data to be collected
  • Obtain and confirm understanding of instructions from delegating health professional about collection of required technical data
  • Prepare and check safety and efficiency of equipment and materials required to collect technical data
  • Clarify and confirm own role in implementing individualised plan and seek appropriate support for any aspects outside scope of own knowledge/skills or job role
       
Element: Undertake and monitor technical data collection according to individualised plan
  • Discuss with the client the technical data collection to be undertaken and ascertain their readiness to proceed
  • Use relevant equipment efficiently and in accordance with specified safety and operating instructions
  • Undertake specific technical data collection according to the individualised plan and instructions from delegating health professional, with consideration for client's preferences
  • Maintain interaction with client and ensure support is provided to promote the client's participation and independence
  • Ensure support provided promotes client safety, involvement and confidence and adheres to their cultural and spiritual beliefs and preference
  • Provide ongoing constructive feedback to client about their involvement in the collection processes
  • Seek immediate support from delegating health professional if client becomes distressed, is in pain and/or communicates their desire to stop
  • Monitor client response in line with delegationby supervising health professional and seek immediate support if client shows any adverse response
       
Element: Comply with organisation's procedures for handling the range of contingencies which may arise
  • Notify delegating health professional of any difficulty with data collection according to organisation procedures and protocols
  • Identify and address any inconsistencies observed during data collection processes in line with delegationby supervising health professional
  • Document all inconsistencies in line with delegationby supervising health professional
       
Element: Clean and store materials and equipment
  • Clean and store any equipment according to manufacturer's requirements, infection control requirements and organisation protocols
  • Report equipment faults to appropriate person
       
Element: Document client information
  • Use accepted protocols to record data and document information relating to collection processes in line with organisation requirements
  • Provide prompt feedback to the client's care team in line with delegationby supervising health professional
  • Use appropriate terminology to document any identified problems related to the data collection processes
       


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 unit of competency:

The individual being assessed must provide evidence of specified essential knowledge as well as skills

Observation of workplace performance is essential for assessment of this unit

Consistency of performance should be demonstrated over the required range of situations relevant to the workplace

Where, for reasons of safety, space, or access to equipment and resources, assessment takes place away from the workplace, the assessment environment should represent workplace conditions as closely as possible

Access and equity considerations:

All workers in community services should be aware of access, equity and human rights 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 issues facing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, workers should be aware of cultural, historical and current issues impacting on 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 Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients and communities

Context of and specific resources for assessment:

Assessment must be completed in the workplace and reflect specific delegation by supervising health professional

Resources essential for assessment include:

equipment and materials for undertaking data collection

infection control procedures

workplace health and safety guidelines

relevant organisation and legislative guidelines, standards and procedures

Method of assessment:

In cases where the learner does not have the opportunity to cover all relevant aspects in the work environment, the remainder should be assessed through realistic simulations, projects, previous relevant experience or oral questioning on 'What if?' scenarios

Assessment of this unit of competence will usually include observation of processes and procedures, oral and/or written questioning on Essential knowledge and skills and consideration of required attitudes

Where performance is not directly observed and/or is required to be demonstrated over a 'period of time' and/or in a 'number of locations', any evidence should be authenticated by colleagues, supervisors, clients or other appropriate persons


Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

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

These include:

Codes of practice for delegated work

Legal and organisation requirements on equity, diversity, discrimination, rights, confidentiality and sharing information when providing technical support to clients

Specific health issues associated with delegated work, including:

chronic health problems

acute health problems with older people

acute health problems relevant to specific disabilities

Confidentiality and privacy requirements

Pain management principles

Infection control principles

Knowledge of anatomy and physiology to underpin delegated work

A range of data collection processes (as listed in the Range Statement)

Legal frameworks/requirements associated with delegated work

Work health and safety (WHS) policies and procedures that relate to delegated data collection processes

Infection control policies and procedures that relate to delegated data collection processes

Delegation, supervisory and reporting protocols of the organisation

Essential skills:

It is critical that the candidate demonstrate the ability to:

Read and accurately interpret delegated responsibilities from the health care plan or other written instructions

Ensure all work is in accordance with supervising health professional's instructions

Follow instructions for delegated data collection processes

Observe and record changes in the client's condition during and after delegated data collection processes and report to delegating/supervising health professional

Identify requirements outside scope of role, responsibility, knowledge and skill

Communicate effectively with clients, supervisors and co-workers

Work within a multi-disciplinary team

Establish priorities, manage time effectively and demonstrate well-developed personal organisation 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.

Delegation by supervising health professional refers to:

Conferring of authority to provide specific health technical support to a worker who has been determined as competent and appropriate for the task by the delegating health professional

Delegation is within the context of a health care plan or other written instruction

Where delegation is provided verbally it must be confirmed as soon as practicable according to organisation procedures in writing and incorporated in the care plan

The authority is specific to an individual client within a specific care context and is not transferable

Delegation instructions must include:

specific instruction relating to the data collection requirements for particular client

any other relevant instructions or information, especially information specific to the client

Supervision refers to:

Instructing, advising, and monitoring another person in order to ensure safe and effective performance in carrying out the duties of their position

Supervision may be conducted by various means including:

in person

through use of electronic communications media such as telephone or video conferencing, where necessary

Frequency of supervision will be determined by factors such as:

the task maturity of the person being supervised

the need to review and assess client conditions and progress in order to establish or alter treatment plans

The need to correct and develop non-clinical aspects such as time management, organisation requirements, communication skills, and other factors supporting the provision of health care and working within a team

Health professional may include:

Registered nurse

General practitioner

Community nurse

Allied health professional (relevant to allied health aspects of client health care plan)

Data collection processes may include:

Data collection processes delegated by a health professional, and in which the worker has had training specific to the needs of each client, including:

Taking and recording a temperature

Taking and recording a pulse rate

Taking and recording a respiratory rate

Taking and recording blood pressure

Taking and recording a blood sugar level

Measuring and recording weight

Collecting a urine, sputum or faecal specimen

Monitoring and recognising changes in cognitive ability

Urinalysis

Monitoring pain and sleep

Document all inconsistencies may include:

Incident reports

Medical charts

Progress notes

Health care plans

Environment may include:

Home

Hospital

Mental health services

Other community setting

Palliative care units

Rehabilitation setting

Residential settings

Checks include:

Checking client details

Checking the chart

Checking for authorisation

Checking the health plan

Relevant guidelines may include:

Organisation policies and procedures

WHS policies and procedures

Manufacturer specifications

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
Apply understanding of organisation's policies, protocols and procedures in relation to the individualised planning process 
Check and confirm details of the client's individualised plan in relation to the technical data to be collected 
Obtain and confirm understanding of instructions from delegating health professional about collection of required technical data 
Prepare and check safety and efficiency of equipment and materials required to collect technical data 
Clarify and confirm own role in implementing individualised plan and seek appropriate support for any aspects outside scope of own knowledge/skills or job role 
Discuss with the client the technical data collection to be undertaken and ascertain their readiness to proceed 
Use relevant equipment efficiently and in accordance with specified safety and operating instructions 
Undertake specific technical data collection according to the individualised plan and instructions from delegating health professional, with consideration for client's preferences 
Maintain interaction with client and ensure support is provided to promote the client's participation and independence 
Ensure support provided promotes client safety, involvement and confidence and adheres to their cultural and spiritual beliefs and preference 
Provide ongoing constructive feedback to client about their involvement in the collection processes 
Seek immediate support from delegating health professional if client becomes distressed, is in pain and/or communicates their desire to stop 
Monitor client response in line with delegationby supervising health professional and seek immediate support if client shows any adverse response 
Notify delegating health professional of any difficulty with data collection according to organisation procedures and protocols 
Identify and address any inconsistencies observed during data collection processes in line with delegationby supervising health professional 
Document all inconsistencies in line with delegationby supervising health professional 
Clean and store any equipment according to manufacturer's requirements, infection control requirements and organisation protocols 
Report equipment faults to appropriate person 
Use accepted protocols to record data and document information relating to collection processes in line with organisation requirements 
Provide prompt feedback to the client's care team in line with delegationby supervising health professional 
Use appropriate terminology to document any identified problems related to the data collection processes 

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Assessment Cover Sheet

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