Administer and monitor medications in the work environment

Formats and tools

Unit Description
Reconstruct the unit from the xml and display it as an HTML page.
Assessment Tool
an assessor resource that builds a framework for writing an assessment tool
Assessment Template
generate a spreadsheet for marking this unit in a classroom environment. Put student names in the top row and check them off as they demonstrate competenece for each of the unit's elements and performance criteria.
Assessment Matrix
a slightly different format than the assessment template. A spreadsheet with unit names, elements and performance criteria in separate columns. Put assessment names in column headings to track which performance criteria each one covers. Good for ensuring that you've covered every one of the performance criteria with your assessment instrument (all assessement tools together).
Wiki Markup
mark up the unit in a wiki markup codes, ready to copy and paste into a wiki page. The output will work in most wikis but is designed to work particularly well as a Wikiversity learning project.
Evidence Guide
create an evidence guide for workplace assessment and RPL applicants
Competency Mapping Template
Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners. A template for developing assessments for a unit, which will help you to create valid, fair and reliable assessments for the unit, ready to give to trainers and students
Observation Checklist
create an observation checklist for workplace assessment and RPL applicants. This is similar to the evidence guide above, but a little shorter and friendlier on your printer. You will also need to create a seperate Assessor Marking Guide for guidelines on gathering evidence and a list of key points for each activity observed using the unit's range statement, required skills and evidence required (see the unit's html page for details)

Self Assessment Survey
A form for students to assess thier current skill levels against each of the unit's performance criteria. Cut and paste into a web document or print and distribute in hard copy.
Moodle Outcomes
Create a csv file of the unit's performance criteria to import into a moodle course as outcomes, ready to associate with each of your assignments. Here's a quick 'how to' for importing these into moodle 2.x
Registered Training Organisations
Trying to find someone to train or assess you? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver HLTEN507C, 'Administer and monitor medications in the work environment'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
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Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Minimise potential risk to safe administration of medications

1.1 Check client medication chart in relation to timing and route of medication to be administered

1.2 Raise issues related to drug and poison administration with appropriate personnel

1.3 Check for and identify common contraindications and adverse reactions of prescribed medications and refer to registered nurse

1.4 Confirm client identity and check for any known allergies

1.5 Refer to drugs and poisons schedules and classifications as determined by law

1.6 Ensure infection control methods are applied correctly

1.7 Identify pharmacology and substance incompatibilities in relation to specific situations involving medication administration

1.8 Check expiry dates of medication prior to administration

2. Prepare for medication administration within scope of Enrolled/Division 2 nurse

2.1 Explain the process of medication administration to the client and ensure their readiness

2.2 Position the client appropriately prior to administration of medication

2.3 Correctly identify administration route for each medication to be administered, using appropriate terminology

2.4 Consider the effect of commonly used medications on the body prior to medication administration

2.5 Accurately calculate dosages for administration of drugs

2.6 Prepare medications in accordance with legislative requirements and organisation guidelines

2.7 Apply medication administration techniques and precautions specific to each client situation and as per medication orders

2.8 Ensure medication is stored and disposed of in accordance with medical instructions and organisation policy and procedures

3. Administer medications within legal parameters

3.1 Administer medications within scope of own role in line with the jurisdictional legislative requirements and organisation policy

3.2 Store medications in a safe manner according to legislative requirements and organisation policy

3.3 Administer PRN medications within legislative requirements and organisation policy

3.4 Apply quality management and risk assessment practices relating to administration of medication

3.5 Provide client information and education relating to medication requirements

4. Monitor and evaluate client response to administered medication

4.1 Record administration of medications in accordance with relevant policy and procedures

4.2 Contribute to information provided to clients and carers on medication administration (including possible side effects) in consultation/collaboration with the registered nurse

4.3 Evaluate client understanding of information provided

4.4 Recognise acute and delayed adverse reactions to medications and act upon within role responsibility

4.5 Implement emergency actions to address acute and delayed adverse reactions within role responsibility

4.6 Record and report response to emergency strategies, where appropriate

4.7 Assess and manage a client experiencing pain using appropriate medication and non-medication therapies

4.8 Record and report effectiveness of pain relieving medication

5. Monitor peripheral intravenous therapy

5.1 Identify the purpose and function of intravenous therapy being administered to a client

5.2 Check for common fluid and electrolyte imbalances and record and report

5.3 Calculate intravenous therapy rates

5.4 Recognise and report the risks and complications associated with intravenous therapy

5.5 Document observations and monitor peripheral intravenous therapy

5.6 Provide nursing care for client with fluid and/or electrolyte imbalance

5.7 Monitor action of drugs commonly used in fluid and/or electrolyte imbalance through client responses and record and report

5.8 Remove intravenous cannula according to organisation policy and procedure

6. Develop strategies for pain management

6.1 Observe and question client to identify signs of pain and/or discomfort

6.2 Clarify the location and nature of pain, taking into account factors which may influence a client's perception of pain

6.3 Use the pain assessment scale to ensure consistency of interpretation

6.4 Undertake comprehensive observations as required to assess pain experienced by client

6.5 Identify and apply a range of medication and complementary strategies which may assist in alleviation of pain and discomfort in consultation/collaboration with registered nurse

6.6 Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of using these strategies in consultation/collaboration with registered nurse

6.7 Record observations and evaluation of pain management strategies in consultation/ collaboration with registered nurse


Qualifications and Skillsets

HLTEN507C appears in the following qualifications:

  • HLT51612 - Diploma of Nursing (Enrolled-Division 2 nursing)