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?
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Confirm collection requirements
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Greet client courteously and identify self Completed |
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Identify client following organisation and regulatory procedures Completed |
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Confirm that client meets pre-testing criteria for required collection Completed |
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Obtain, interpret and accurately record personal and clinical information in accordance with organisation policies and procedures Completed |
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Explain collection procedure to client Completed |
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Obtain consent for collection procedure from client Completed |
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Prepare for skin puncture blood collection
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Confirm method and site of collection based on correct interpretation of clinical request and age of client Completed |
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Select equipment to ensure the collection meets test and organisational requirements Completed |
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Provide clear advice about the procedure to client or carer Completed |
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Use appropriate warming device to safely prepare site as required in accordance with documented organisation procedure Completed |
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Position client to ensure comfort and safety of both client and collector, using supportive holding techniques Completed |
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Identify when assistance may be needed and seek help if required Completed |
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Determine minimum volumes of blood required according to testing organisation’s requirements and volume limits based on client age and weight Completed |
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Draw blood
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Adopt standard and additional infection control guidelines and precautions according to organisation documented procedure Completed |
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Clean site with approved cleansing agent and allow to air dry prior to collection Completed |
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Puncture the skin in the appropriate location, using an approved lancet appropriate to site selected and client age Completed |
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Collect capillary blood sample into appropriate collection containers devices to ensure sample integrity and correct order of draw in accordance with manufacturer’s guidelines Completed |
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Mix sample by gentle inversion, maintaining sample integrity as required Completed |
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Following collection, apply pressure to puncture site until site has stopped bleeding Completed |
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Observe client before, during and after collection for potential adverse effects and respond according to procedure Completed |
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Follow post-blood collection procedures
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Accurately label blood collection tubes in front of client with time and date of collection, client details and other required information following regulatory and organisational guidelines Completed |
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Dispose of waste in accordance with infection control protocols and organisation policies and procedures Completed |
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Confirm information accuracy with client or carer Completed |
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Confirm that site has stopped bleeding after appropriate time lapse and apply wound dressing Completed |
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Complete other collection documentation in accordance with organisation procedures Completed |
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Prepare collected samples for transit or storeaccording to test requirements Completed |
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