Practise in the critical care 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 HLTEN607B, 'Practise in the critical care environment'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Practise in the critical care environment' 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. Apply theoretical concepts and principles in development of a nursing care plan

1.1 Work with an understanding of the pathophysiology of presenting/underlying critical care condition

1.2 Address common nursing needs associated with clients in the critical care environment

1.3 Initiate holistic health assessment and collect accurate client information in accordance with health unit policy

1.4 Evaluate and interpret the client's nursing care needs and communicate to the health care team

1.5 Use a range of assessment tools relevant to client health care requirements

1.6 Identify significant alterations in client health status

1.7 Ascertain possible factor(s) impacting on client health status

1.8 Clarify the knowledge of client (and/or identified significant other/s) regarding client condition, self management and individual treatment regime

1.9 Work with an understanding of the psychosocial needs of clients in critical care environment

2. Contribute to multi-disciplinary health care team in caring for clients in the critical care environment

2.1 Interact appropriately with emergency service personnel, referring agencies and other hospital department staff

2.2 Work with an understanding of the role of specialist nursing and medical services in the care of clients in the critical care environment

2.3 Collaborate with multi-disciplinary team in partnership with the client (and identified significant other/s with client consent), to maintain continuity of care

2.4 Identify factors relevant to client situation, giving consideration to the physical, psychological, social and economic impacts

2.5 Review data collected and communicate to relevant members of the health care team

3. Plan nursing care in consultation/collaboration with the health care team

3.1 Ensure nursing care plan reflects specific critical care requirements in accordance with health unit policy

3.2 Ensure care plan reflects client's current nursing needs and nursing actions designed to maximise their physical function and minimise potential complications

3.3 Apply understanding of risk management principles in planning client care

3.4 Ensure planned care and therapeutic interventions aim to assist client/s to achieve optimal health outcomes

3.5 Identify client requirements for health promotion and education aspects of the nursing care plan in conjunction with client and significant other/s

3.6 Regularly review plan of care and modify to reflect changes in client condition

4. Perform complex nursing interventions to assist clients in critical care to attain and maintain optimal health

4.1 Prioritise nursing interventions according to client needs

4.2 Modify nursing interventions using critical thinking and problem solving approaches, to reflect changes in client condition

4.3 Perform nursing interventions, including health promotion and/or education, to assist clients and significant other/s to achieve expected outcomes

4.4 Monitor nursing interventions, review those that fail to address client needs and revise in consultation/collaboration with the health care team

4.5 Ensure appropriate pre-, intra- and post-diagnostic procedures are undertaken in line with organisation policies and procedures

4.6 Ensure medication administration is based on sound knowledge of principles of drug actions and side effects in accordance with health unit policies and procedures

4.7 Recognise the rights and responsibilities of the critical care client

4.8 Act as an advocate for the client and their family.

4.9 Respect individual culture and religious practice for the critical care client

5. Evaluate effectiveness of nursing interventions and planned care for clients in critical care

5.1 Evaluate responses of client and identified significant other/s to nursing interventions, and modify and document in accordance with health unit policy

5.2 Ensure client, and significant other/s where indicated, are aware of community resources available to them and how to access them

5.3 Assess client understanding of their condition, medications and therapeutic regimes prior to discharge

5.4 Evaluate client acceptance of specific health promotion initiatives prior to discharge

5.5 Assess and review understanding of identified significant other/s in relation to current condition of client and their ongoing management

5.6 Document responses to planned nursing actions

5.7 Recognise the legal and ethical issues involved in aged care practice


Qualifications and Skillsets

HLTEN607B appears in the following qualifications:

  • HLT61107 - Advanced Diploma of Nursing (Enrolled/Division 2 nursing)