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Perform specialised procedures

Perform specialised procedures

Unit of competency
National Code
HLTSL506C
State Code
D8507
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
25/03/2011
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
02/08/2011
Field of Education
060301 - General Nursing
Original Release Date
02/08/2011
Nominal Hours
75
Description
DescriptorThis unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to perform specialised procedures such as Multiple Sleep Latency Test (MSLT) and Multiple Wakefulness Test (MWT) to provide a report for diagnostic purposes
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare client and environment for procedure
  • 1.1 Verify request for procedure
  • 1.2 Review client's medical records for polysomnographic (PSG) results
  • 1.3 Review and action client's pathology results as required
  • 1.4 Provide correct environment for procedure
  • 1.5 Ensure equipment and materials selected are clean and in working order
  • 1.6 Reassure and explain procedure to client and obtain client consent/agreement as required
  • 1.7 Provide opportunities for client to ask questions and discuss areas of concern
  • 1.8 Instruct client to complete pre-procedure questionnaire
2. Attach monitoring equipment
  • 2.1 Utilise personal protective equipment in accordance with standard and additional precautions
  • 2.2 Conduct head measurement to verify sites for electrode placement according to current standards and organisation policies and procedures
  • 2.3 Prepare client's skin for the application of electrodes in accordance with infection control guidelines and client needs
  • 2.4 Position and apply correctly electrodes according to current standards and organisation policies and procedures
  • 2.5 Attach electrodes to headbox
3. Perform procedure
  • 3.1 Instruct client to begin
  • 3.2 Perform required polygraph and client calibrations
  • 3.3 Complete document at commencement of procedure in accordance with organisation policies and procedures
  • 3.4 Recognise and note sleep stages according to criteria
  • 3.5 Monitor and document client's behaviour throughout procedure
  • 3.6 Determine contraindicated behaviour and provide intervention, as required
  • 3.7 Identify and respond to clinical emergencies in accordance with organisation emergency procedures
4. End procedure
  • 4.1 End procedure according to recommended guidelines
  • 4.2 Remove leads and electrodes from client and wash off paste/gel
  • 4.3 Provide client with assistance as required, on completion of the procedure
  • 4.4 Instruct client to complete post-procedure questionnaire
  • 4.5 Confirm timely follow up with referring doctor for results
  • 4.6 Clean and store electrodes in accordance with manufacturer's guidelines
  • 4.7 Dispose of disposable electrodes and other materials in accordance with waste management procedures
  • 4.8 Re stock equipment and materials
  • 4.9 Clean and restore environment
  • 4.10 Complete, print and present report to specialist for review
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
C9507 HLTSL506B Perform specialised procedures Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
WD289 HLTSL506D Perform specialised procedures Unit of competency
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