HLTANA008 — Prepare patients for anaesthesia

1 Receive and prepare patient.

• 1.1Greet patient and undertake intake processes in accordance with organisational policy and procedures.
• 1.2Acknowledge accompanying relatives and carers displaying empathy and sensitivity.
• 1.3Obtain verbal confirmation of surgical procedure and location and ensure it matches with the consent form.
• 1.4Note any patient factors that impact on their care.
• 1.5Complete preparation tasks or check that these have been completed by others and provide clear information to patient.
• 1.6Monitor the patient’s safety, physical and emotional wellbeing through continual observation.
• 1.7Identify, record and immediately report any variations, discrepancies, changes to the patient, their documentation or their wishes to the anaesthetist and other relevant personnel.
• 1.8Label patient property and store securely in accordance with organisational policies and procedures.
• 1.9Participate in pre-list discussion with the other members of the operating team, if applicable.
• 1.10Ensure the requirements of the World Health Organisation (WHO) Surgical Safety Checklist have been met.

2 Attach and detach equipment.

• 2.1Select routine monitoring and other equipment appropriate to the procedure in accordance with anaesthetist’s preference.
• 2.2Prepare skin and attach equipment correctly, following infection prevention and control procedures.
• 2.3Set equipment in operation and confirm functioning.
• 2.4Carefully detach equipment with minimum risk of damage to patient, staff or equipment, once the anaesthetist indicates that it is no longer required.
• 2.5Clean and store equipment ready for re-use.

3 Provide assistance with insertion of intravenous cannulation.

• 3.1Liaise with anaesthetist to confirm requirements.
• 3.2Observe patient behaviour and respond to situations where support is required.
• 3.3Provide optimum conditions to facilitate access.
• 3.4Prepare and provide anaesthetic medical officer with required equipment in an aseptic manner.
• 3.5Following insertion, adequately and safely secure the device if requested by the anaesthetist.
• 3.6Dispose of clinical waste and consumables in accordance with waste management policies and infection control guidelines.
• 3.7Ensure organisational policies and procedures are adhered to in regard to labelling, dating and documenting intravenous cannulation sites.

4 Assist with transfer of patients.

• 4.1Plan to transfer patient into procedural or operating room according to operational requirements.
• 4.2Ensure relevant personnel and patient are aware of the actions to be performed.
• 4.3Detach equipment and infusions not required from the patient before the transfer takes place using appropriate aseptic technique.
• 4.4Ensure equipment attached to the patient is safely and correctly adjusted during transfer.
• 4.5Employ safe moving and handling techniques during patient transfer in accordance with organisational manual handling policies and procedures.
• 4.6Ensure movement is conducted safely and patient discomfort minimised.
• 4.7Correctly re-connect and adjust equipment and infusions on completion of transfer, as necessary.
• 4.8Maintain dignity of patient during transfer.

5 Assist with positioning of patients.

• 5.1Inform patient of positioning procedures to be completed and seek their cooperation when appropriate.
• 5.2Position patient in consultation with other health care professionals.
• 5.3Ensure all relevant equipment is available, is functioning correctly, is correctly attached and placed in accordance with the anaesthetist’s and surgeon’s preferences and the individual needs of the patient.
• 5.4Ensure patient is protected from injury in collaboration with other relevant health professionals.
• 5.5Obtain assistance to position patient when necessary.
• 5.6Observe any abnormal responses and report any action required to be taken to the anaesthetist.

What does an assessment tool for HLTANA008 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for HLTANA008 needs to address all 53 unit components: 5 elements with 36 performance criteria, 5 performance evidence requirements, 12 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

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