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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. |
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Blood collection is in accordance with organisation policies and procedures and relates to: | Venepuncture on adults, adolescents, paediatrics and born-at-term neonates Capillary collection from adults, adolescents, paediatrics and born-at-term neonates, but not including premature neonatesOther blood collections as specified by organisation policy |
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Complex blood collection techniques (not covered by this unit) include blood collection: | From premature neonatesVia peripherally inserted central catheterArterial collections via lines or artery Other blood collections as specified by organisation policy |
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Blood sample requests will come from: | Registered medical practitioner, Nominated nursing staff eg nurse practitioner |
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Personal protective equipment includes: | GlovesGownsMasksGoggles and safety glasses |
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Venues for collection may include: | Centres/clinicsHome visits - invalid, elderly or disabled clientsHospitals Other facilities including aged care and mental health facilities |
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Blood collection procedures may include: | Skin punctureVenepuncture |
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Equipment and disposables include: | TourniquetsCollection tubesVacuum flasksRange of syringes and needlesMulti-sample needle and holderWinged infusion set ("butterfly")Evacuated blood collection equipmentLancetsSharps containersSteri-wipesDressingsLocal anaesthetic skin cream |
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Correct storage requirements of specimens may include: | Use of ice or dry iceMaintenance of warm temperatureTimely transfer to storageProtection from light |
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