Unit of competency Outline
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Screen tissue donors
Screen tissue donors
Unit of competency
National Code
HLTMT411C
HLTMT411C
State Code
WD203
WD203
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Deleted
Deleted
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
05/08/2014
Field of Education
060301 - General Nursing
Original Release Date
05/08/2014
Nominal Hours
100
Description
DescriptorThis unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to select suitable cadaveric donors for bone, eye, skin and heart valve tissues and notifying the donor co-ordinator for transplantation of research
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Assess suitability for donation
- 1.1 Determine general suitability using regular tissue selection criteria
- 1.2 Check donor's recent health history and medications to determine donor suitability
- 1.3 Compare information provided through autopsy with existing records and identify discrepancies
- 1.4 Determine age and weight limits meet donor selection criteria
- 1.5 Determine that tissue meets donor selection criteria
- 1.6 Check for any tissue abnormality
- 1.7 Where information is obtained which indicates that the donor may be unsuitable, seek further guidance is explained clearly and sensitively and accurate information is passed on to the appropriate person
2. Determine donor willingness/ability to donate
- 2.1 Establish donor's consent for donation and purpose of donation
- 2.2 Explain the donation process accurately to relevant other/s in a manner that meets needs
- 2.3 Determine relevant other/s understanding of the process
- 2.4 Explain timeframes
- 2.5 Obtain consent from relevant other/s where necessary
- 2.6 Document decisions
3. Remove donated tissue
- 3.1 Undertake removal of donated tissue in accordance with organisation policies and procedures and work health and safety (OHS) requirements
- 3.2 Store donated tissue in accordance with organisation policies and procedures and WHS requirements
- 3.3 Notify donor co-ordinator of donation and availability of tissue
- 3.4 Arrange for transportation of tissue and/or long term storage in accordance with organisation policies and procedures and WHS requirements
4. Document outcomes
- 4.1 Enter relevant information clearly and accurately into the donor record
- 4.2 Ensure all actions are document in accordance with organisation policies and procedures
- 4.3 Maintain records in accordance with organisation policies and procedures and WHS requirements
- 4.4 Maintain the confidentiality of the donor
The Range Statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts.
Tissues may include:
Bone
Eye
Skin
Heart valve
Selection criteria may include but are not limited to:
Medical and social history
Pathology testing results including
virology screening
PCR NAT testing
pre-mortem results
Age limitations
Physical examination
Donor consent may include
Senior available next of kin
Designated officer
Tissues to be procured
Purpose of donation may include:
Transplantation
Research
Regulations and standards may include:
Australian Code of Good Manufacturing Practice For Therapeutic Goods - Human blood and Tissue Components
MIMS Index of Therapeutic Agents (Drugs)
International Travel and Health Vaccination Requirements and health Advice, World Health Organisation, Geneva, Current edition
Factors that influence the importance and potential impact on the quality of the donation may include
Infectious diseases and their incubation periods
Sexual or mucosal contact or exchange of body fluids
Commonly used medicines and their side effects
Weight limits
How frequently a potential donor may donate for varying types of donations
Geographical locations which require special consideration
Hazardous occupations/recreational activities
Effect of invasive procedures, for example tattooing
Passive immunisation and vaccinations
Past and present medical conditions other than infections
Injuries and illnesses
Recent major surgery
Reasons for the careful selection of tissue donors may include:
Health of donor prior to death
Safety of blood sample
Safety of recipients
Safety of customer service
Production of a quality product
Safety of staff
Tissues may include:
Bone
Eye
Skin
Heart valve
Selection criteria may include but are not limited to:
Medical and social history
Pathology testing results including
virology screening
PCR NAT testing
pre-mortem results
Age limitations
Physical examination
Donor consent may include
Senior available next of kin
Designated officer
Tissues to be procured
Purpose of donation may include:
Transplantation
Research
Regulations and standards may include:
Australian Code of Good Manufacturing Practice For Therapeutic Goods - Human blood and Tissue Components
MIMS Index of Therapeutic Agents (Drugs)
International Travel and Health Vaccination Requirements and health Advice, World Health Organisation, Geneva, Current edition
Factors that influence the importance and potential impact on the quality of the donation may include
Infectious diseases and their incubation periods
Sexual or mucosal contact or exchange of body fluids
Commonly used medicines and their side effects
Weight limits
How frequently a potential donor may donate for varying types of donations
Geographical locations which require special consideration
Hazardous occupations/recreational activities
Effect of invasive procedures, for example tattooing
Passive immunisation and vaccinations
Past and present medical conditions other than infections
Injuries and illnesses
Recent major surgery
Reasons for the careful selection of tissue donors may include:
Health of donor prior to death
Safety of blood sample
Safety of recipients
Safety of customer service
Production of a quality product
Safety of staff
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate this competency unit:
The individual being assessed must provide evidence of specified essential knowledge as well as skills
Observation of workplace performance is essential for assessment of this unit
Consistency of performance should be demonstrated over the required range of situations relevant to the workplace
Where, for reasons of safety, space, or access to equipment and resources, assessment takes place away from the workplace, the assessment environment should represent workplace conditions as closely as possible
Method of assessment
Observation in the work place (if possible)
Written assignments/projects or questioning should be used to assess knowledge
Case study and scenario as a basis for discussion of issues and strategies to contribute to best practice
Clinical skills involving direct client care are to be assessed initially in a simulated clinical setting (laboratory) If successful, a second assessment is to be conducted during workplace application under direct supervision
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
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate this competency unit:
The individual being assessed must provide evidence of specified essential knowledge as well as skills
Observation of workplace performance is essential for assessment of this unit
Consistency of performance should be demonstrated over the required range of situations relevant to the workplace
Where, for reasons of safety, space, or access to equipment and resources, assessment takes place away from the workplace, the assessment environment should represent workplace conditions as closely as possible
Method of assessment
Observation in the work place (if possible)
Written assignments/projects or questioning should be used to assess knowledge
Case study and scenario as a basis for discussion of issues and strategies to contribute to best practice
Clinical skills involving direct client care are to be assessed initially in a simulated clinical setting (laboratory) If successful, a second assessment is to be conducted during workplace application under direct supervision
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
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D8343 | HLTMT411B | Screen tissue donors | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D064 | HLT41607 | Certificate IV in Mortuary Theatre Practice | Qualification |
| J060 | HLT32012 | Certificate III in Mortuary Theatre Practice | Qualification |