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Prepare infant formulas

Prepare infant formulas

Unit of competency
National Code
HLTAHA022
State Code
AVA90
TGA Status
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
06/08/2015
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
22/01/2016
Field of Education
060315 - Mothercraft Nursing And Family And Child Health Nursing
Original Release Date
22/01/2016
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to make up infant formulas and educate parents and/or carers in preparation requirements.This unit applies to allied health assistants and work will be performed under the direction and supervision (direct, indirect or remote) of a dietitian. Individuals will take responsibility for their own outputs and may participate in work teams. A range of well developed skills and some discretion and judgement is required of workers.The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian/New Zealand standards and industry codes of practice.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare infant formulas
  • 1.1 Identify appropriate recipe to meet infant requirements
  • 1.2 Seek clarification from dietitian or referral source
  • 1.3 Check measuring equipment for accuracy
  • 1.4 Make up formula strictly according to the precise measurement requirements of the recipe
  • 1.5 Comply with infection control requirements according to organisation protocols
  • 1.6 Deliver the formula to the appropriate location
2. Clean and store work area, materials and equipment
  • 2.1 Clean all surfaces and equipment with appropriate products as per food safety program, and according to organisation protocols and manufacturers requirements
  • 2.2 Demonstrate work health and safety procedures for chemicals
  • 2.3 Check all equipment for proper operation and report any faults or conditions to the appropriate person
  • 2.4 Maintain the imprest stock system required in the formula area
  • 2.5 Store equipment and formulas according to food safety program, manufacturer’s requirements and organisation protocols
3. Educate client and/or carer in the preparation, use and storage of nutrition formulas
  • 3.1 Determine a time for the education of parent and/or carer
  • 3.2 Gather all materials and products required for education and discharge
  • 3.3 Prepare recipe instructions and details in a manner and style that will be practical for the home and understood by the parent and/or carer
  • 3.4 Guide parent and/or carer through the preparation, use and storage of infant formulas
  • 3.5 Check to ensure that the parent and/or carer understands the requirements
  • 3.6 Organise any necessary follow up arrangements or feedback to the referrer
4. Comply with supervisory requirements
  • 4.1 Seek parent and/or carer feedback about the infant formula
  • 4.2 Provide parent and/or carer feedback to the dietitian
  • 4.3 Implement variations under the direction of the dietitian
5. Document client information
  • 5.1 Use accepted protocols to report information in line with organisation requirements
  • 5.2 Use appropriate terminology to document information
  • 5.3 Maintain client records according to organisation requirements
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D5648 HLTAH416B Support special diet requirements Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
AWN3 HLT43015 Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance Qualification