Assist nursing team in an acute care environment Evidence Guide

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Evidence Guide: HLTAIN301C - Assist nursing team in an acute care environment

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HLTAIN301C - Assist nursing team in an acute care environment

What evidence can you provide to prove your understanding of each of the following citeria?

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

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

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

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Use appropriate equipment and procedures when collecting client clinical data

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Carry out any procedure or activity according to safe work practices

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

Provide support and assistance according to the nursing care plan and appropriate protocols
Provide technical care according to the nursing care plan and appropriate protocols
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 meet their personal care needs in an appropriate manner and pace
Maintain the confidentiality, privacy and dignity of clients within appropriate protocols

Provide support and assistance according to the nursing care plan and appropriate protocols

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Provide technical care according to the nursing care plan and appropriate protocols

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Use appropriate equipment and aids when providing assistance and support

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

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

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

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Work in a team environment

Work with colleagues with consideration of team and group dynamics
Report accurately and within a timely fashion to colleagues in a health care team

Work with colleagues with consideration of team and group dynamics

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

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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

Carry out work instructions within agreed time frame

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

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Refer difficulties experienced carrying out work instructions to a registered nurse

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Assessed

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Instructions to Assessors

Evidence Guide



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 for the gathering client clinical data equipment and aids to assist with mobility and personal care

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

Required Skills and Knowledge

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:

Fundamental anatomy and physiology

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

awareness of relevant work health and safety (WHS) guidelines, especially manual handling

working within role and responsibility

working effectively and following instructions

complying with relevant policies, protocols, guidelines and procedures

Procedures and requirements for the collection of clinical data from clients

Common equipment and aids utilised in the delivery of personal care

Simple technical skills, including:

simple dressing

catheter care (not including insertion or removal of tubes)

application of prostheses

application of anti-thrombosis stockings

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

simple eye care

Principles and practices of confidentiality and privacy

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

Own work role and responsibilities

Essential skills:

It is critical that the candidate demonstrate the ability to:

Adhere to own work role and responsibilities

Follow organisation policies and procedures

Work under the direction of a registered nurse

Liaise and report appropriately to health professionals

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:

Communicate effectively with clients when collecting information and data and assisting with personal care needs

Use equipment and follow procedures for collecting client clinical data

Operate equipment and aids utilised in the delivery of personal care

Work under direction and supervision

Work effectively with clients, colleagues and supervisors

Deal with conflict

Work in a manner that respects the dignity of clients

Display empathy to clients and relatives

Range Statement



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.

Needs of clients may include	Physical Emotional Cognitive Cultural Spiritual Sexual Educational Safety and security Nutritional

Factors to be considered when working within a plan of care may include:	Accountability Individual treatment plan Personality of client Expectations of client Health status of client Environment

Clinical data may include:	Nursing care plan Clinical pathway Treatment plan Medical notes and electronic storage Flow charts

Procedures for collecting client clinical data may include:	Taking and recording temperature Taking and recording pulse rate Taking and recording respiratory rate Taking and recording blood pressure Taking and recording blood sugar level Measuring and recording weight Collecting urine, sputum or faecal specimen Recognising changes in consciousness e.g. orientation to person, place, time etc

Personal care may include:	Personal hygiene Washing Dressing and undressing Grooming Hair and nail care Oral hygiene Mobilisation and transfer Elimination Hydration and nutrition including dysphagia Respiration Skin maintenance

Simple technical skills may include:	Simple dressing Catheter care (not including insertion or removal of tubes) Application of prostheses Application of anti-thrombosis stockings Assistance with breathing devices (under the direct supervision of a health professional) Simple eye care

Equipment and aids may include:	Wheelchairs and other transport devices Mobility aids Lifting and transferring aids Beds Breathing devices Thermometer Sphygmomanometer Scales Stethoscope Glucometer Continence aids Toileting aids Personal audio-visual aids

Reporting may include:	Verbal Telephone Face to face Written

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Evidence Guide: HLTAIN301C - Assist nursing team in an acute care environment

Student: __________________________________________________

Signature: _________________________________________________

Tips for gathering evidence to demonstrate your skills

HLTAIN301C - Assist nursing team in an acute care environment

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

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

Work in a team environment

Work effectively under supervision

Assessed

Teacher: ___________________________________ Date: _________

Signature: ________________________________________________

Comments:

Instructions to Assessors

Teacher: ___________________________ Date: _