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HLTAMBAE403C - Follow procedures for routine safe removal of client

Description

 This unit involves following procedures to ensure safe removal of the client under routine conditions as part of ambulance work

Pre Requisites

 Nil

Application

 Application of skills described in this competency unit refers to routine situations where clients are not anticipated to have an immediately life threatening injury, illness or condition

Performance Criteria

 1. Assess non-emergency situation in relation to safe removal of the client
1.1 Survey scene and assess condition of client in relation to procedures necessary for safe removal of client
1.2 Formulate plan based on assessment of all factors and with client condition and welfare as the prime concerns
1.3 Identify additional resources for safe removal of client, as required, based on an assessment of the situation

2. Implement procedures for safe removal of the client
2.1 Obtain any resources necessary for the safe removal of the client
2.2 Implement plan to ensure safety of personnel and client welfare
2.3 Negotiate and maintain means of safe movement of the client according to State and Territory OHS Acts, as well as organisation policies and procedures
2.4 Ensure actions are in accordance with local ambulance standard operation procedure

3. Monitor removal procedure
3.1 Constantly monitor removal procedure with reference to needs, condition and safety of the client and personnel
3.2 Constantly monitor client welfare and any factors impacting on safe movement of the client
3.3 Modify removal procedure as necessary to ensure ongoing safety of client and personnel

Required Skills & Knowledge

 Required Knowlegde
  •  OHS policies and procedures relevant to the movement of clients
  •  Client care requirements under a range of circumstances involving movement of client
  •  Correct use of relevant equipment and potential for adaptation of available resources
  •  Factors which may affect safety and welfare of client and crew

Required skills:
 Demonstrate:
  •  movement of clients (including disabled clients) under a variety of conditions and situations
  •  correct and safe application of appropriate lifting techniques
  •  proper use of various types of equipment required for safe routine egress
  •  compliance with OHandS requirements during procedures
  •  ensuring that the welfare of client and crew is paramount in procedures

Range Statement

 Pre-planning may include, but is not limited to:
  •  Potential resources required such as equipment, personnel, other services
  •  Access and egress requirements
  •  Identification of potential safety issues

Modes of transport may include, but are not limited to:
  •  Road ambulances
  •  Clinic cars
  •  Buses

Routine conditions refer to:
  •  any situation that is non-life threatening

Resources may include, but arenot limited to:
  •  Equipment
  •  Personnel

Procedures may include, but are not limited to:
  •  Assisting disabled clients
  •  Lifting equipment
  •  Carry chair
  •  Carry sheet
  •  Spine immobilisation equipment

Evidence Guide

 Critical aspects for assessmentand evidence required to demonstrate this competency unit:
  •  The individual being assessed must provide evidence of specified essential knowledge as well as skills
  •  Evidence must include observation of performance in the workplace or in a simulated work situation
  •  Where, for reasons of safety, assessment takes place away from the workplace, simulations should be used to represent workplace conditions as closely as possible.
  •  Evidence must include demonstration over a period of time to ensure consistency of performance.

Access and equity considerations:
  •  All workers in the health industry should be aware of access and equity issues in relation to their own area of work
  •  All workers should develop their ability to work in a culturally diverse environment
  •  In recognition of particular health issues facing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, workers should be aware of cultural, historical and current issues impacting on health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
  •  Assessors and trainers must take into account relevant access and equity issues, in particular relating to factors impacting on health of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients and communities

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