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Implement and monitor care for a person with chronic health conditions

Implement and monitor care for a person with chronic health conditions

Unit of competency
National Code
HLTENN044
State Code
ODI82
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
02/07/2021
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
29/10/2021
Field of Education
060301 - General Nursing
Original Release Date
29/10/2021
Nominal Hours
150
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to meet the assessed health care needs of people with chronic health conditions.This unit applies to enrolled nursing work carried out in consultation and collaboration with registered nurses, and under supervisory arrangements aligned to the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) regulatory authority legislative requirements.The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian Standards and industry codes of practice.No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Identify impact of chronic health condition on a person.
  • 1.1. Identify chronic health condition and seek information to confirm impact of health condition.
  • 1.2. Develop plan of care based on application of evidence-based knowledge of condition on body systems.
  • 1.3. Identify common chronic health conditions and health and lifestyle limitations.
2. Contribute to chronic health education and care planning.
  • 2.1. Contribute to person-centred care and development of self-management strategies.
  • 2.2. Evaluate and document response to nursing care including variations and unexpected outcomes.
  • 2.3. Identify and contribute to health education and evaluation of impact of chronic health condition.
  • 2.4. Identify community-based care services available for restorative and rehabilitation care.
  • 2.5. Confirm health and lifestyle adjustments for chronic condition in planning care.
  • 2.6. Contribute to and implement nursing care for chronic condition.
3. Implement and evaluate nursing interventions in chronic health conditions.
  • 3.1. Apply nursing interventions considering physical, emotional and psychosocial needs.
  • 3.2. Encourage and support informed independent decision making for optimal chronic condition health outcomes.
  • 3.3. Perform nursing interventions based on the plan of care cultural diversity, dignity and respect.
  • 3.4. Encourage and incorporate self-care into the plan of nursing care for interventions.
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State Code National Code Title Type
BGW5 HLT54121 Diploma of Nursing Qualification