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 HLTEN509B, 'Apply legal and ethical parameters to nursing practice'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Apply legal and ethical parameters to nursing practice' on fishpond.com.au. This online store has a huge range of books, pretty reasonable prices, free delivery in Australia *and* they give a small commission to ntisthis.com for every purchase, so go nuts :)
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Perform within legal and ethical parameters of professional nursing practice | 1.1 Apply a clear understanding of legal and regulatory acts/guidelines as they impact on nursing practice 1.2 Address the implications of current legislation as incorporated into nursing practice 1.3 Apply codes of ethics, code of conduct and Enrolled/Division 2 nursing competency standards in nursing practice 1.4 Function within the scope of jurisdictional Enrolled/Division 2 nurse practice 1.5 Handle client complaints sensitively and in line with organisation policies and procedures 1.6 Refer all requests for client information to a registered nurse as per state/territory legislation and organisation policies and procedures |
2. Apply an understanding of the legal framework | 2.1 Work with an understanding of how the law operates in relation to nursing practice with regard to legal processes, principle and penalties 2.2 Accurately apply concepts of negligence, duty of care and vicarious liability to professional practice as an Enrolled/Division 2 nurse 2.3 Apply a clear understanding of the requirement to obtain consent to treatment 2.4 Apply principles of restraint appropriately, with a clear understanding of their intent and use 2.5 Use common legal terms associated with nursing practice with a clear understanding of their meaning and implications for nursing practice 2.6 Apply the legal requirements and expectations in relation to report writing in nursing practice 2.7 Apply mandatory reporting processes in line with jurisdictional requirements 2.8 Apply client privacy and confidentiality practices in line with legislative requirements and organisation policies and procedures 2.9 When referral or request for test is received, ensure nature and requirements of test are correctly identified |
3. Apply ethical concepts to clinical practice | 3.1 Work with a clear understanding of the concept of ethics and its place in nursing practice 3.2 Demonstrate ethical practice in all interactions with clients, relatives and carers and colleagues 3.3 Identify, document and report any potential ethical issues as and if they arise 3.4 Maintain an awareness of contemporary ethical issues that may impact on nursing practice 3.5 Develop and implement strategies to resolve ethical issues within practice 3.6 Take responsibility for addressing ethical issues and legal requirements in line with own nursing role 3.7 Complete all documentation in accordance with state/territory legislation and organisation policies and procedures 3.8 Monitor compliance with legal obligations and requirements |
4. Support the rights, interests and needs of clients and their families | 4.1 Comply with legal responsibilities and duty of care in all care activities and interactions with clients and their families and carers 4.2 Support client rights, interests and decisions 4.3 Encourage the client to exercise their rights to make informed decisions regarding their care 4.4 Demonstrate respect and support for the dignity of clients and their families 4.5 Act as an advocate for client and family in line with jurisdictional Enrolled/Division 2 nurse scope of practice |
5. Apply open disclosure processes | 5.1 Work with an understanding of the principles and processes of open disclosure in a health care environment 5.2 Work with an understanding of the role of open disclosure within own role as an Enrolled/Division 2 Nurse 5.3 Work with an understanding of the roles of other health care workers in relation to open disclosure |