MSL974036 — Process body fluid specimens using a point of care testing device

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What an assessment for MSL974036 must cover

32 assessable components: 4 elements (17 performance criteria), 2 performance evidence and 13 knowledge evidence requirements. An audit-defensible tool maps every question and task back to these — that mapping is the coverage matrix Auditori generates alongside the assessment.

Elements & performance criteria

1 Complete pre-analytics

1.1Confirm correct patient identification in accordance with workplace procedures
1.2Identify collection method and confirm specimen type has been approved for testing based on manufacturer requirements and workplace procedures
1.3Recognise and reject specimens that do not meet specimen quality requirements

2 Prepare and operate PoCT device

2.1Prepare PoCT device for operation in accordance with workplace procedures
2.2Follow workplace procedures for traceability of operator and patient
2.3Maintain test integrity through appropriate handling of consumables
2.4Perform tests in accordance with workplace procedures and personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements for infection prevention
2.5Dispose of waste in accordance with workplace procedures
2.6Identify and troubleshoot result flags and errors in accordance with workplace procedures
2.7Identify and report device errors that are outside area of responsibility and refer to designated person, providing relevant supporting information

3 Review and document results

3.1Review results against reference intervals and reportable range
3.2Identify abnormal, clinically urgent and erroneous results, taking action in accordance with workplace procedures
3.3Accurately record results in accordance with workplace procedures

4 Maintain device readiness

4.1Clean and decontaminate devices in accordance with workplace procedures
4.2Identify, address and document minor device maintenance tasks in accordance with workplace procedures
4.3Identify stock stability and storage requirements, taking any actions that result in maintenance of stock availability and integrity
4.4Perform routine quality-control tests in accordance with workplace procedures

Performance evidence

used a PoCT device with an electronic read-out in accordance with workplace procedures, and completed each of the following at least once: specimen processing, device maintenance, a routine quality-control test.
used one manual PoCT device in accordance with workplace procedures

Knowledge evidence

existence and purpose of national and international standards and guidelines for PoCT
basic principles of quality assurance, the importance of a quality system, and key areas to be addressed: quality control, external quality-assurance program, traceability, documentation, roles and responsibilities
different types of PoCT devices and their purpose, including knowledge of at least one device type that is used to measure each of the following: glucose, haematological parameters, biochemical parameters, including cardiac markers, blood gas
methods of patient identification and preparation
specimen collection methods, including: blood (capillary, venous, arterial), urine, swab
risk and safety requirements associated with the handling and disposal of specimens
operator tracking and its implications
initial and ongoing operator training requirements
common causes of variations in testing and results
how to recognise and report abnormal, clinically urgent and erroneous results
difference between reportable range and reference interval
limitations of comparing results from different types of devices
workplace procedures for the PoCT devices being used, including: methods of patient identification and preparation; confirming suitability for testing and potential impacting factors: collection parameters, patient preparation, specimen volume, specimen identification; device operation, quality control requirements and navigation; safety and personal protective equipment requirements for handling and disposal of reagents; consumables and reagents storage and stability; device troubleshooting; recording of results; reporting of issues outside area of responsibility: device failure, quality control, need for any technology updates; any device cleaning and minor maintenance, including any servicing requirements.

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What does an assessment tool for MSL974036 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for MSL974036 needs to address all 32 unit components: 4 elements with 17 performance criteria, 2 performance evidence requirements, 13 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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