The important thing to remember when gathering evidence is that the more evidence the better - that is, the more evidence you gather to demonstrate your skills, the more confident an assessor can be that you have learned the skills not just at one point in time, but are continuing to apply and develop those skills (as opposed to just learning for the test!). Furthermore, one piece of evidence that you collect will not usualy demonstrate all the required criteria for a unit of competency, whereas multiple overlapping pieces of evidence will usually do the trick!
From the Wiki University
What evidence can you provide to prove your understanding of each of the following citeria?
Prepare to assist with medication
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Establish authority to provide assistance with administration of medication in line with organisation guidelines and protocols and jurisdictional legislative and regulatory requirements Completed |
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Demonstrate an understanding of organisation policy and guidelines relating to assisting with medication within work role responsibilities Completed |
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Identify lines of authority, accountability and actions to be taken to handle contingencies Completed |
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Identify level and type of physical assistance required by the client to address their personal needs in taking medications Completed |
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Identify level and type of supervision required by the client to self administer medications Completed |
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Identify and report to a supervisor and/or health professional if there are any circumstances or changes in the client's condition or personal needs that may impact on assisting the client with their medication Completed |
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Confirm that all forms of medication to be administered, including dose administration aids are complete, ready for distribution and up to date, confirm with supervisor and obtain authority to proceed Completed |
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Confirm the procedure to be used for medication to be administered Completed |
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Implement personal hygiene procedures according to organisation policy and procedure to minimise cross infection Completed |
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Identify and implement duty of care procedures in relation to addressing individual client needs Completed |
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Prepare the client for assistance with administration of medication
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Implement all necessary checks to ensure the client and their medications are correctly identified according to organisation procedures and care plan Completed |
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Clarify specific assistance required to address personal needs of each client in line with organisation procedures listed in the Range Statement and within work role responsibilities Completed |
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Correctly identify and greet each client and prepare them for medication Completed |
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Check client medications according to the procedures identified in the organisation guidelines defined in the Range Statement Completed |
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Explain the administration procedure to the client in line with requirements and organisation procedures and ensure their needs are met Completed |
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Prior to giving medication, observe the client to check for any physical or behavioural changes that may indicate a need to report to supervisor or health professional in accordance with organisation policies and procedures Completed |
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Recognise circumstances when appropriate action is to report observed client health status rather than proceeding with administration of medication and seek advice of supervisor or health professional Completed |
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Assist/support client with administration of medication
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Remind and prompt client to take medication at correct time Completed |
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Assist clients with administration of medications as required in accordance with legislation, organisation policies and the level of support needed as identified in their care / support plan Completed |
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Supervise and observe clients when taking medication and confirm with them their ingestion or completion Completed |
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Complete documentation/record of medication administration according to organisation procedures Completed |
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Observe client for any changes in their condition listed in the Range Statement and seek assistance from a health professional, supervisor, medical officer or emergency services as indicated in the organisation's policies Completed |
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Discard waste products according to organisation procedures and/or manufacturer's instructions Completed |
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Assist/support medication administration according to prescription/instructions
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Prepare medications and administer to the client or support their self administration according to the specific requirements of the form of medication, in strict accordance with defined legislation and organisation procedures and written prescription instructions Completed |
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Implement all necessary checks to ensure the right medication is given at the right time, to the right person, in the right amount, via the right route Completed |
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Assist the client to take the medications as required, in accordance with their needs and documented procedures Completed |
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Supervise and observe the client when taking the medication and confirm with the client their ingestion or completion Completed |
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Implement documented procedures for medication not being administered or absorbed, such as through expelling/vomiting, refusal or damage to medication and report to supervisor and/or health professional Completed |
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Record all required details of medication administration and other details in the appropriate documents according to the legislation and organisation's procedures Completed |
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Observe the client for any possible medication effects listed in the Range Statement and report to a supervisor or health professional Completed |
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Collect used equipment, discarded medications / applicators and rubbish and place in appropriate/ designated receptacle according to instructions Completed |
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Comply with organisation's procedures for handling the range of issues/ contingencies which may arise
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Report to supervisor and/or health professional all concerns with the administration of medication (such as: client refusal to take some or all medications, incomplete ingestion, missed or missing doses) according to organisation procedures and protocols Completed |
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Identify, report, record and address individual's reactions to medication according to organisation guidelines and health professional's instructions Completed |
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Clearly identify contaminated or out of date medication and implement organisation's procedures for ensuring safe and appropriate disposal Completed |
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Identify, report and record changes in individual's condition, including within essential timeframes where relevant, according to organisation guidelines Completed |
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Identify procedures to address / respond to changes in the client's condition or needs according to the organisation's guidelines Completed |
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Promptly report to the supervisor or health professional any inconsistencies observed with the medication or client and take action in accordance with the organisation's procedures or health professional's instructions Completed |
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Document all inconsistencies and address according to organisation guidelines and procedures Completed |
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Complete the distribution and administration of medication
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Clean and store unused and/or used medications, containers and administration aids in accordance with industry and the organisation's infection control guidelines Completed |
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Follow the organisation's arrangements and procedures to replenish dose administration aids and supplies of medications Completed |
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Securely store medication charts/care plans/ treatment sheets according to organisation procedures to ensure safety, security and confidentiality Completed |
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Follow the organisation's procedures to ensure medication storage complies with legislation and manufacturers instructions, maximises security and prevents medication deterioration Completed |
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