Unit of competency Outline
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Organise health support operations
Organise health support operations
Unit of competency
National Code
TLIX5044A
TLIX5044A
State Code
D5428
D5428
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
31/10/2014
Field of Education
089901 - Purchasing, Warehousing And Distribution
Original Release Date
31/10/2014
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to organise health support operations in a field deployment context in support of organisational operations. Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements are applicable to this unit.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1Prepare for health support operations
- 1.1 Information is sourced and analysed to identify the health factors to be considered
- 1.2 The considerations of production/maintenance planning are applied to derive the most efficient employment of health element equipment and personnel
- 1.3 The maintenance of health equipment is scheduled within the constraints of delivering health support
- 1.4 The preparedness of health personnel is monitored to ensure personnel are competent, authorised and ready to provide health care
- 1.5 The principles of health support are applied to the preparation and planning of health support
- 1.6 Instructions are prepared and delivered to implement and coordinate health support operations
- 1.7 Technical advice is provided to management and stakeholders
2Manage evacuation support
- 2.1 Evacuation planning factors are taken into consideration when planning and compiling an evacuation task order
- 2.2 Evacuation assets are maintained in a state of high readiness to respond to evacuation tasking
- 2.3 Processes and procedures are established to enable the despatch and control of evacuation assets in response to tasking
- 2.4 Evacuation support is delivered to support the continuity of care to casualties requiring evacuation via the health element
- 2.5 Evacuation support is delivered within the constraints of the operational environment allowing for appropriate security and protection of evacuation assets
- 2.6 The reception and despatch of casualties with other evacuation modes is coordinated
3Manage health support
- 3.1 The interrelationship between health elements is managed to enable a continuity of care as the patient transitions through care agencies
- 3.2 Health care specialists and providers are consulted to ensure patient holding is appropriate and is balanced with the care they require and the need to maintain health element mobility
- 3.3 Patient tracking is managed to ensure an accurate picture of patient status at all times and to ensure the personnel administrative system is informed of the patient movements
- 3.4 Health records are maintained to enable an accurate record of care provided and a basis for review and ongoing treatment
- 3.5 Health logistics are managed to ensure the health resources available for care are consistent with the care required and the capability of the health element
- 3.6 Health related reports and returns are prepared and submitted to aid in organisational health planning and coordination
- 3.7 A knowledge of relevant conventions and laws (such as the Geneva Conventions and the Laws of Armed Conflict) are applied to the delivery of health support
- 3.8 The welfare and administration of patients and health element personnel is monitored
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.
Health support may include:
triage
resuscitation
surgical care
nursing care
primary health care
evacuation (forward retrieval)
pathology
medical imaging
dental care
environmental health support
psych support
Health elements may include:
dental team
environmental health team
health assessment team
field pathology team
low/medium/high dependency nursing team
primary health care team
rehabilitation team
resuscitation team
surgical team
laboratory team
medical imaging team
road ambulance evacuation team
aeromedical evacuation team
psych support team
mortuary team
ships medical emergency team
Preparedness of health element personnel may include:
competent in generic organisational skills
competent in health care skills
fit and healthy
have appropriate credentials for position
have an authorised Red Cross card and armband
familiar and confident with health element equipment and operating environment
Health support policy and procedure may include:
health doctrine
health instructions
health policy directives
standard operating procedures
The principles of health support may include:
prevention
conformity
control
continuity
flexibility
mobility
proximity
Evacuation planning factors may include:
casualty/patient estimates
availability and capability of evacuation assets
capacity, location and type of supporting health facilities
level of expertise of health care personnel
casualty exchange points along the evacuation chain
protection afforded to health personnel, casualties, health units, evacuation assets
communication plan
airspace command and control
Evacuation assets may include:
ambulance
air/sea support
vehicle adapted for casualty transport
medical equipment
pharmaceutical stores
trained and competent personnel
Processes and procedures may include:
standard operation procedures
tasking information sheet
pre-departure briefing
in-vehicle communications
check points/rendezvous points/way points
navigation aids
route clearances
forward positioning of evacuation assets
use of casualty exchange points
Evacuation support may include:
casualty transport
casualty retrieval
on-site care
en route care
handover
management of casualty property and effects
compilation of evacuation records
Reception and despatch may include:
movement to and from the despatch point via ambulance
liaison with the mode of evacuation
transfer to the other evacuation mode
handover of the casualty to other evacuation modes
Other evacuation modes may include:
rotary wing aircraft
fixed wing aircraft
boat/ship
Patient tracking may include:
identification
reporting on admission
providing updates
issuing notifications
reporting on discharge
maintaining a record of these occurrences
reporting epidemiological morbidity data
Health record may include:
medical records
patient administrative information
health reports and returns
health treatment statistics
Health logistics may include:
pharmaceuticals
mortuary affairs
blood
health support services (maintenance, catering)
general logistic support (supply, transport, waste)
Health related reports and returns may include:
incident report
casualty notification
patient holding
situation report
stock holdings
epidemiological morbidity data
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance.
Health support may include:
triage
resuscitation
surgical care
nursing care
primary health care
evacuation (forward retrieval)
pathology
medical imaging
dental care
environmental health support
psych support
Health elements may include:
dental team
environmental health team
health assessment team
field pathology team
low/medium/high dependency nursing team
primary health care team
rehabilitation team
resuscitation team
surgical team
laboratory team
medical imaging team
road ambulance evacuation team
aeromedical evacuation team
psych support team
mortuary team
ships medical emergency team
Preparedness of health element personnel may include:
competent in generic organisational skills
competent in health care skills
fit and healthy
have appropriate credentials for position
have an authorised Red Cross card and armband
familiar and confident with health element equipment and operating environment
Health support policy and procedure may include:
health doctrine
health instructions
health policy directives
standard operating procedures
The principles of health support may include:
prevention
conformity
control
continuity
flexibility
mobility
proximity
Evacuation planning factors may include:
casualty/patient estimates
availability and capability of evacuation assets
capacity, location and type of supporting health facilities
level of expertise of health care personnel
casualty exchange points along the evacuation chain
protection afforded to health personnel, casualties, health units, evacuation assets
communication plan
airspace command and control
Evacuation assets may include:
ambulance
air/sea support
vehicle adapted for casualty transport
medical equipment
pharmaceutical stores
trained and competent personnel
Processes and procedures may include:
standard operation procedures
tasking information sheet
pre-departure briefing
in-vehicle communications
check points/rendezvous points/way points
navigation aids
route clearances
forward positioning of evacuation assets
use of casualty exchange points
Evacuation support may include:
casualty transport
casualty retrieval
on-site care
en route care
handover
management of casualty property and effects
compilation of evacuation records
Reception and despatch may include:
movement to and from the despatch point via ambulance
liaison with the mode of evacuation
transfer to the other evacuation mode
handover of the casualty to other evacuation modes
Other evacuation modes may include:
rotary wing aircraft
fixed wing aircraft
boat/ship
Patient tracking may include:
identification
reporting on admission
providing updates
issuing notifications
reporting on discharge
maintaining a record of these occurrences
reporting epidemiological morbidity data
Health record may include:
medical records
patient administrative information
health reports and returns
health treatment statistics
Health logistics may include:
pharmaceuticals
mortuary affairs
blood
health support services (maintenance, catering)
general logistic support (supply, transport, waste)
Health related reports and returns may include:
incident report
casualty notification
patient holding
situation report
stock holdings
epidemiological morbidity data
EVIDENCE GUIDE
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required knowledge and skills, the range statement and the assessment guidelines for this Training Package.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria of this unit
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Competency should be demonstrated on at least one occasion covering the scope of the unit of competence
Resources for assessment include:
a range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or other simulated practical and knowledge assessment, and/or
access to an appropriate range of relevant operational situations in the workplace
In both real and simulated environments, access is required to:
relevant and appropriate materials and equipment, and
applicable documentation including workplace procedures, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals
Method of assessment
Assessment of this unit must be undertaken by a registered training organisation
As a minimum, assessment of knowledge must be conducted through appropriate written/oral tests
Practical assessment must occur:
through activities in an appropriately simulated environment, and/or
in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required knowledge and skills, the range statement and the assessment guidelines for this Training Package.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria of this unit
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Competency should be demonstrated on at least one occasion covering the scope of the unit of competence
Resources for assessment include:
a range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or other simulated practical and knowledge assessment, and/or
access to an appropriate range of relevant operational situations in the workplace
In both real and simulated environments, access is required to:
relevant and appropriate materials and equipment, and
applicable documentation including workplace procedures, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals
Method of assessment
Assessment of this unit must be undertaken by a registered training organisation
As a minimum, assessment of knowledge must be conducted through appropriate written/oral tests
Practical assessment must occur:
through activities in an appropriately simulated environment, and/or
in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AVG82 | TLIX5044 | Organise health support operations | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W943 | TLI50510 | Diploma of Deployment Logistics | Qualification |