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

HLTAIN302B Mapping and Delivery Guide
Provide support in an acute care environment

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency HLTAIN302B - Provide support in an acute care environment
Description This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to provide a range of non-client contact support to a nursing team delivering nursing care in an acute care environment
Employability Skills This unit contains Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application Support to the nursing care team is provided under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse and according to the particular guidelines, policies and procedures of the acute care setting
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites Not Applicable
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: Maintain accurate records
  • Carry out work with an understanding of the purpose of health records
  • Provide written reports and workplace forms that contain clear, concise and factual information and reflect legal and organisation requirements
  • File documents in client health records according to acute care protocols
  • Protect confidentiality of client health records according to organisation protocols
       
Element: Comply with the administration protocols of an acute care environment
  • Complete workplace forms and documents according to organisation timeframes, protocols and procedures
  • Store and maintain information according to organisation protocols and procedures
  • Respond promptly to inquiries and requests according to established procedures and by using appropriate communication equipment
       
Element: Collect and process workplace information
  • Use available business equipment/technology to obtain information effectively
  • Use business equipment/technology to process information according to organisation requirements
  • Comply with organisation security and confidentiality requirements
  • Update, modify and file according to organisation requirements
  • Collate and dispatch information according to specific timeframes and organisation requirements
       
Element: Support equipment requirements in an acute care environment
  • Consult with nursing care team and reference material to determine equipment needs
  • Select equipment appropriate to the task and according to equipment requirements, organisation protocols and procedures and manufacturers' guidelines
  • Organise equipment within agreed timeframes
  • Deal with issues and problems associated with the operation of equipment according to organisation protocols
  • Clean equipment according to manufacturer specifications and store safely in appropriate place
       


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 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

Context of and specific resources for assessment:

Assessment must be completed in the workplace.

Relevant guidelines, standards and procedures

Resources essential for assessment include:

equipment required for procedures in an acute care setting

business equipment/technology

organisation protocols and procedures

manufacturer guidelines

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

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

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

This includes knowledge of:

Record keeping/filing systems and security procedures for the acute care environment

Understanding the organisation's business and structure

Understanding organisation policies and procedures related to collecting and processing organisation information

Compliance with relevant OHS and infection control requirements

Equipment requirements of an acute care environment, including:

positioning aids

electrical

cylinders

endoscopic equipment

suction units

monitoring devices

warming equipment

lights

orthopaedic equipment

tourniquets

mechanical lifter

consumables e.g. dressing packs, suction catheters, tubing

Essential skills:

It is critical that the candidate demonstrate the ability to:

Apply organisation policies and procedures for collecting and processing information

Correctly store and classify documents

Comply with relevant OHS and infection control requirements

Correctly set up equipment required for procedures in an acute care setting

In addition, the candidate must be able 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:

Maintain client health records in a secure and confidential manner

Complete forms and documents in a clear, concise and factual manner

Organise and supply equipment required in an acute care environment

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.

Workplace forms, documents and records may include

All records related to the client's health status

Assessments

Plans of care

Progress reports

Test results

Purchase orders and invoices

Assessment and referral records

Purpose designed reports

Information may include:

Correspondence (faxes, memos, letters, email)

Computer databases (library catalogue, client activity system, client transfer system)

Computer files (letters, memos and other documents)

Purchase orders

Laboratory results

Minutes of meetings

Inquiries may include:

Internal

External

Telephone calls

Facsimiles

Letters

Email

Internal memos

Personal visits

Business equipment/technology may include:

Photocopier

Computer

Printer

Filing system (manual/electronic)

Fax machine

Telephone

Equipment may include:

Positioning aids

Electrical

Cylinders

Endoscopic equipment

Suction unit

Monitoring devices

Warming equipment

Lights

Orthopaedic equipment

Tourniquets

Mechanical lifter

Consumables e.g. dressing packs, suction catheters, tubing

Equipment requirements may include:

Preferences of nursing care team

Availability of equipment

Client needs

Complexity and speciality of the environment e.g. general, orthopaedic, ophthalmic, gastroenterological

Manual handling requirements

Organisation requirements may include:

Procedures for deciding which records should be captured and filed

Security procedures

Legal and organisation policy guidelines and requirements

Dispatching and collecting procedures

Procedures for updating records

OHS policies, procedures and programs

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
Carry out work with an understanding of the purpose of health records 
Provide written reports and workplace forms that contain clear, concise and factual information and reflect legal and organisation requirements 
File documents in client health records according to acute care protocols 
Protect confidentiality of client health records according to organisation protocols 
Complete workplace forms and documents according to organisation timeframes, protocols and procedures 
Store and maintain information according to organisation protocols and procedures 
Respond promptly to inquiries and requests according to established procedures and by using appropriate communication equipment 
Use available business equipment/technology to obtain information effectively 
Use business equipment/technology to process information according to organisation requirements 
Comply with organisation security and confidentiality requirements 
Update, modify and file according to organisation requirements 
Collate and dispatch information according to specific timeframes and organisation requirements 
Consult with nursing care team and reference material to determine equipment needs 
Select equipment appropriate to the task and according to equipment requirements, organisation protocols and procedures and manufacturers' guidelines 
Organise equipment within agreed timeframes 
Deal with issues and problems associated with the operation of equipment according to organisation protocols 
Clean equipment according to manufacturer specifications and store safely in appropriate place 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

HLTAIN302B - Provide support in an acute care environment
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Assessment Record Sheet

HLTAIN302B - Provide support in an acute care environment

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