Unit of competency Outline
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Perform home based assessments for sleep studies
Perform home based assessments for sleep studies
Unit of competency
National Code
HLTSL408D
HLTSL408D
State Code
WD287
WD287
TGA Status
Deleted
Deleted
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
90
Description
DescriptorThis unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to perform home based assessments as an adjunct to sleep studies and to assist in the provision of a report for diagnostic purposes
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare client for procedure
- 1.1 Verify request for procedure verified
- 1.2 Review client's medical records and action relevant results as required
- 1.3 Review client's pathology results and action as required
- 1.4 Reassure client, explain procedure and obtain client consent/agreement as required
- 1.5 Provide opportunities for client ask questions and discuss areas of concern
- 1.6 Instruct client on the use of the equipment
2. Prepare equipment and materials for procedure
- 2.1 Ensure equipment and materials selected are clean and in working order
- 2.2 Perform required equipment calibrations
- 2.3 Complete documentation at commencement of procedure in accordance with organisation policies and procedures
3. Complete overnight procedure
- 3.1 Terminate recording
- 3.2 Remove EEG leads and electrodes from client and wash paste/gel off
- 3.3 Provide client with assistance as required, on completion of the procedure
- 3.4 Ascertain and document client's assessment of their sleep quality
- 3.5 Provide reassurance to client
- 3.6 Confirm timely follow up with referring doctor for results
- 3.7 Clean, disinfect and store equipment according to organisation policy and procedure, infection control guidelines and manufacturer's instructions
- 3.8 Re stock equipment and materials
- 3.9 Clean and restore environment
4. Restore equipment
- 4.1 Store leads are stored in accordance with manufacturer's guidelines
- 4.2 Dispose of disposable electrodes and other materials in accordance with waste management procedures, taking into account opportunities to address waste minimisation, environmental responsibility and sustainable practice issues
- 4.3 Re stock equipment and materials
RANGE STATEMENT
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.
Clients may include:
Infants
Children
Adolescents
Adults
Elderly
Procedure may include:
Overnight oximetry
Actigraphy
Home based polysomnography
Relevant results may include:
Polysomnographic (PSG) recording
Oxygen saturation
Body movements
Other results relevant for sleep studies
Action in response to client's pathology results may include:
Action taken in response physician's request
Equipment and materials may include:
Oximeter
Actigraph
Home based monitors
Post-procedure questionnaire may include:
Sleep diary
Sleep quality
Reportmustinclude:
Oximetry: Saturation parameters (Baseline, mean, maximum, minimum, percentage below 90%, variability, time versus saturation graph)
Activity: Daily graphical activity report
Home sleep study may include full polysomnography or be limited to oxygen saturation parameters and respiratory disturbance parameters (RDI)
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.
Clients may include:
Infants
Children
Adolescents
Adults
Elderly
Procedure may include:
Overnight oximetry
Actigraphy
Home based polysomnography
Relevant results may include:
Polysomnographic (PSG) recording
Oxygen saturation
Body movements
Other results relevant for sleep studies
Action in response to client's pathology results may include:
Action taken in response physician's request
Equipment and materials may include:
Oximeter
Actigraph
Home based monitors
Post-procedure questionnaire may include:
Sleep diary
Sleep quality
Reportmustinclude:
Oximetry: Saturation parameters (Baseline, mean, maximum, minimum, percentage below 90%, variability, time versus saturation graph)
Activity: Daily graphical activity report
Home sleep study may include full polysomnography or be limited to oxygen saturation parameters and respiratory disturbance parameters (RDI)
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
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
Consistency of performance should be demonstrated over the required range of situations relevant to the workplace
Context of and specific resources for assessment:
Relevant organisation policy, guidelines, procedures and protocols
Method of assessment:
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.
Observation of work activities when performing home based assessments for sleep studies
Observation of simulation and/or role play when performing home based assessments for sleep studies
Discussion of physical and/or behavioural contingency scenarios involving duty of care
Authenticated transcripts of relevant education/training courses
Recognition of relevant life/work experience
Questioning, written assessments/projects, e-learning can be used to assess knowledge
Authenticated reports of experience in performing home based assessments for sleep studies (Documentation associated with performance reviews, supervisor/co-ordinator evaluations of work performance)
Training records associated with First Aid, OH Safety training, Orientation/Induction Training, Safe Manual Handing, Universal infection control procedures
Case study and scenario as a basis for discussion of issues and strategies to contribute to best practice
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
Related units:
This unit should be assessed in conjunction with the following related units:
HLTSL401D Prepare environment to perform sleep studies
HLTSL402D Prepare client for sleep study procedure
HLTSL403D Perform diagnostic sleep study
Holistic assessment practice with other health services units of competency is encouraged
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
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
Consistency of performance should be demonstrated over the required range of situations relevant to the workplace
Context of and specific resources for assessment:
Relevant organisation policy, guidelines, procedures and protocols
Method of assessment:
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.
Observation of work activities when performing home based assessments for sleep studies
Observation of simulation and/or role play when performing home based assessments for sleep studies
Discussion of physical and/or behavioural contingency scenarios involving duty of care
Authenticated transcripts of relevant education/training courses
Recognition of relevant life/work experience
Questioning, written assessments/projects, e-learning can be used to assess knowledge
Authenticated reports of experience in performing home based assessments for sleep studies (Documentation associated with performance reviews, supervisor/co-ordinator evaluations of work performance)
Training records associated with First Aid, OH Safety training, Orientation/Induction Training, Safe Manual Handing, Universal infection control procedures
Case study and scenario as a basis for discussion of issues and strategies to contribute to best practice
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
Related units:
This unit should be assessed in conjunction with the following related units:
HLTSL401D Prepare environment to perform sleep studies
HLTSL402D Prepare client for sleep study procedure
HLTSL403D Perform diagnostic sleep study
Holistic assessment practice with other health services units of competency is encouraged
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D8505 | HLTSL408C | Perform home based assessments for sleep studies | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J083 | HLT41912 | Certificate IV in Sleep technology | Qualification |