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?
Recognise the special needs of clients requiring a palliative approach to care
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Undertake a holistic assessment of the client in consultation/collaboration with a registered nurse Completed |
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Apply the principles of palliative care and the palliative approach Completed |
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Work with knowledge of pathophysiological changes associated with a life-limiting illness and an understanding of the needs of clients with such an illness Completed |
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Discuss with the client/family/carer the impact of life-limiting illness on their activities of daily living Completed |
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Use an understanding of the physiology of dying to support clients and family as they experience the dying process Completed |
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Ascertain and respect client needs in relation to lifestyle, social context, emotional and spiritual choices and document these in line with care plan Completed |
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Support the client, carer, his/her family and/or significant other to ensure their freedom to discuss spiritual and cultural issues in an open and non-judgmental way within scope of own practice and responsibilities Completed |
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Work with an awareness of psychosocial impact of palliative care on a client's family and significant others Completed |
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Contribute to the care plan for the client at end-of-life
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Develop an individualised care plan in consultation/collaboration with a registered nurse Completed |
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Work in consultation/collaboration with other members of the health care team in providing care Completed |
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Provide emotional support to client and family through effective communication Completed |
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Address the legal and ethical implications of implementing advanced care directives Completed |
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Monitor changes to advanced caredirectives as they are reviewed regularly by appropriate staff member and support implementation of these changes Completed |
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Implement nursing interventions for clients with life-limiting illness
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Provide care according to the developed care plan, documenting and reporting any changes Completed |
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Perform nursing interventions to manage activities of daily living or complications of life-limiting illness in consultation/collaboration with a registered nurse Completed |
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Provide a supportive environment to the client, family, carer and those involved in end-of-life care Completed |
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Ensure that information provided to client, family and/or carer is accurate, timely and respects the wishes of client and/or family Completed |
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Document and promptly report observations of pain and other discomforts to appropriate member of staff Completed |
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Support the dignity of the client in undertaking all activities at end-of-life as well as after death Completed |
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Identify and report to appropriate member of staff any signs of deterioration or imminent death in line with health care guidelines Completed |
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Assist in evaluating the effectiveness of planned interventions
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Modify nursing interventions to suit client responses in consultation/collaboration with registered nurse Completed |
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Monitor and document client responses to nursing interventions Completed |
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Evaluate, document and report effectiveness of implemented strategies that address client needs Completed |
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Reflect on any ethical issues or concerns and discuss with appropriate person if necessary Completed |
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Provide support and services to client and family at end-of-life and after death
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Identify, access and/or discuss resources available for self, client, family requiring bereavement care Completed |
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Refer grieving family to appropriate counselling resources as required Completed |
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Undertake care of the body with dignity and respect taking into account the individual customs, culture, religion, spiritual practices and choices of clients Completed |
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