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

HLTAIN001 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Assist with nursing care in an acute care environment

Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency HLTAIN001 - Assist with nursing care in an acute care environment
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to provide nursing care assistance in an acute care environment.This unit applies to the provision of direct care activities to clients according to the nursing care plan and under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse.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.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

The following aspects of the performance evidence must have been demonstrated using simulation prior to being demonstrated in an acute care workplace:

assisted with nursing care according to a client care plan and direction of a registered nurse

The following conditions must be met for this unit:

client care plan/pathways

equipment and aids required in the nursing care plan

relevant assessment tools

mobility and personal care equipment and aids

client records and documentation

Assessors must satisfy the Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) 2015/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.

In addition, be a registered nurse with current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulatory Authority (AHPRA).

Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities
Slides
PPT
Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Elements define the essential outcomes
       
Element: Assist with the delivery of nursing care to clients in an acute care environment
  • Implement aspects of nursing care to support client needs according to nursing care plan and as delegated by a registered nurse
  • Assist in completing assessment tools and collecting clinical data as delegated by a registered nurse
  • Use appropriate equipment and procedures when collecting client clinical data
  • Identify client preferences when collecting information to be considered in the development of nursing care plan
  • Inform client of the purpose of information and data being sought and gain feedback on their understanding
  • Inform client of the purpose of any procedure or activity and gain feedback on their understanding
  • Seek and obtain client consent prior to seeking any information or providing any procedure or activity
  • Communicate with clients in a manner and pace that meets their needs
  • Report relevant information, including changes in client condition, to a registered nurse
  • Carry out any procedure or activity according to safe work practices
       
Element: Support the client to meet personal care needs in an acute care environment
  • Provide support, assistance and technical care according to the nursing care plan and appropriate protocols in order to meet activities of daily living
  • Use appropriate equipment and aids when providing assistance and support
  • Report any difficulties in providing client support and assistance to a registered nurse
  • Provide information to clients to assist them to meet their personal care needs in an appropriate manner and pace
  • Maintain the confidentiality, privacy and dignity of clients within appropriate protocols
       
Element: Work in a team environment
  • Work with colleagues, with consideration of team and group dynamics
  • Report clinical data accurately and within a timely fashion to colleagues in a health care team
       
Element: Work effectively under supervision
  • Carry out work instructions within agreed time frame
  • Seek clarification from an appropriate person if required to complete work instructions
  • Refer difficulties experienced carrying out work instructions to a registered nurse
       


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.

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements define the essential outcomes

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Assist with the delivery of nursing care to clients in an acute care environment

1.1 Implement aspects of nursing care to support client needs according to nursing care plan and as delegated by a registered nurse

1.2 Assist in completing assessment tools and collecting clinical data as delegated by a registered nurse

1.3 Use appropriate equipment and procedures when collecting client clinical data

1.4 Identify client preferences when collecting information to be considered in the development of nursing care plan

1.5 Inform client of the purpose of information and data being sought and gain feedback on their understanding

1.6 Inform client of the purpose of any procedure or activity and gain feedback on their understanding

1.7 Seek and obtain client consent prior to seeking any information or providing any procedure or activity

1.8 Communicate with clients in a manner and pace that meets their needs

1.9 Report relevant information, including changes in client condition, to a registered nurse

1.10 Carry out any procedure or activity according to safe work practices

2. Support the client to meet personal care needs in an acute care environment

2.1 Provide support, assistance and technical care according to the nursing care plan and appropriate protocols in order to meet activities of daily living

2.2 Use appropriate equipment and aids when providing assistance and support

2.3 Report any difficulties in providing client support and assistance to a registered nurse

2.4 Provide information to clients to assist them to meet their personal care needs in an appropriate manner and pace

2.5 Maintain the confidentiality, privacy and dignity of clients within appropriate protocols

3. Work in a team environment

3.1 Work with colleagues, with consideration of team and group dynamics

3.2 Report clinical data accurately and within a timely fashion to colleagues in a health care team

4. Work effectively under supervision

4.1 Carry out work instructions within agreed time frame

4.2 Seek clarification from an appropriate person if required to complete work instructions

4.3 Refer difficulties experienced carrying out work instructions to a registered nurse

The candidate must show evidence of the ability to complete tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage tasks and manage contingencies in the context of the job role. There must be evidence that the candidate has:

assisted with nursing care for a minimum of 3 clients, 1 in a simulated environment and 2 in the workplace, over a range of different situations (including venue, time, patient conditions) according to a client care plan and direction of a registered nurse. This includes the following for each client:

working in a manner that respects the dignity of clients

providing support in the following activities of daily living, including:

washing

showering

dressing/undressing

oral health

grooming and hair

eye and nail care

toileting

eating and drinking

using relevant equipment and following procedures for collecting client clinical data which must include:

taking and recording temperature

taking and recording pulse rate

taking and recording respiratory rate

taking and recording blood pressure

taking and recording blood glucose level

recording intake and output on fluid balance chart and/or food chart

measuring and recording weight

collecting urine, sputum or faecal specimen

recognising changes in consciousness

using simple technical skills to perform the following activities at least 3 times, which can be in a simulated environment or in the workplace:

shallow wound care that requires cleansing but does not require packing

catheter care, not including insertion or removal of tubes

application of anti-thrombosis stockings

assistance with breathing devices, under the direct supervision of a health professional

performed the activities outlined in the performance criteria of this unit during a period of at least 80 hours of work

The candidate must be able to demonstrate essential knowledge required to effectively complete tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage tasks and manage contingencies in the context of the work role. This includes knowledge of:

fundamental anatomy and physiology required for scope of role

relevant policies, protocols and practices of the organisation and care programs and plans which may include:

purpose of continence programs and knowledge of continence aids

causes of loss of skin integrity, implications for the client and processes to maintain skin integrity

personal care

infection control procedures

working effectively and following instructions

legal and ethical considerations:

codes of conduct

dignity of risk

duty of care

human rights

privacy, confidentiality and disclosure

work role boundaries – responsibilities and limitations

work health and safety (WHS), including manual handling

procedures and requirements for the collection of clinical data from clients

common equipment and aids utilised in the delivery of personal care

the application of prostheses

principles and practices associated with supporting and assisting clients to meet personal care needs


Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

(add new lines for each of the assessment tasks)


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.

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements define the essential outcomes

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Assist with the delivery of nursing care to clients in an acute care environment

1.1 Implement aspects of nursing care to support client needs according to nursing care plan and as delegated by a registered nurse

1.2 Assist in completing assessment tools and collecting clinical data as delegated by a registered nurse

1.3 Use appropriate equipment and procedures when collecting client clinical data

1.4 Identify client preferences when collecting information to be considered in the development of nursing care plan

1.5 Inform client of the purpose of information and data being sought and gain feedback on their understanding

1.6 Inform client of the purpose of any procedure or activity and gain feedback on their understanding

1.7 Seek and obtain client consent prior to seeking any information or providing any procedure or activity

1.8 Communicate with clients in a manner and pace that meets their needs

1.9 Report relevant information, including changes in client condition, to a registered nurse

1.10 Carry out any procedure or activity according to safe work practices

2. Support the client to meet personal care needs in an acute care environment

2.1 Provide support, assistance and technical care according to the nursing care plan and appropriate protocols in order to meet activities of daily living

2.2 Use appropriate equipment and aids when providing assistance and support

2.3 Report any difficulties in providing client support and assistance to a registered nurse

2.4 Provide information to clients to assist them to meet their personal care needs in an appropriate manner and pace

2.5 Maintain the confidentiality, privacy and dignity of clients within appropriate protocols

3. Work in a team environment

3.1 Work with colleagues, with consideration of team and group dynamics

3.2 Report clinical data accurately and within a timely fashion to colleagues in a health care team

4. Work effectively under supervision

4.1 Carry out work instructions within agreed time frame

4.2 Seek clarification from an appropriate person if required to complete work instructions

4.3 Refer difficulties experienced carrying out work instructions to a registered nurse

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
 
Implement aspects of nursing care to support client needs according to nursing care plan and as delegated by a registered nurse 
Assist in completing assessment tools and collecting clinical data as delegated by a registered nurse 
Use appropriate equipment and procedures when collecting client clinical data 
Identify client preferences when collecting information to be considered in the development of nursing care plan 
Inform client of the purpose of information and data being sought and gain feedback on their understanding 
Inform client of the purpose of any procedure or activity and gain feedback on their understanding 
Seek and obtain client consent prior to seeking any information or providing any procedure or activity 
Communicate with clients in a manner and pace that meets their needs 
Report relevant information, including changes in client condition, to a registered nurse 
Carry out any procedure or activity according to safe work practices 
Provide support, assistance and technical care according to the nursing care plan and appropriate protocols in order to meet activities of daily living 
Use appropriate equipment and aids when providing assistance and support 
Report any difficulties in providing client support and assistance to a registered nurse 
Provide information to clients to assist them to meet their personal care needs in an appropriate manner and pace 
Maintain the confidentiality, privacy and dignity of clients within appropriate protocols 
Work with colleagues, with consideration of team and group dynamics 
Report clinical data accurately and within a timely fashion to colleagues in a health care team 
Carry out work instructions within agreed time frame 
Seek clarification from an appropriate person if required to complete work instructions 
Refer difficulties experienced carrying out work instructions to a registered nurse 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

HLTAIN001 - Assist with nursing care in an acute care environment
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Assessment Record Sheet

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