Elements and Performance Criteria
- Ensure donor physical and psychological comfort
- Observe and respond to donor changes
- Observe and assess donor's physical appearance prior to donation
- Observe and assess donor's behaviour prior to donation
- Monitor and make ongoing assessments of donor
- Determine if a change occurs and the severity of this change
- Question donor regarding symptoms if appropriate
- Note donor comments in relation to how they are feeling
- Take appropriate response to donor symptoms as determined by organisation policies and procedures
- Take medical emergency procedures if required
- Observe other donor's if a donor experiences behavioural changes.
- Provide post donation care
- Assess donor readiness to leave couch and advise donor if assessment is not satisfactory
- Provide advice on care of the venesection site
- Provide advice on post donation activities
- Organise suitable refreshments for donor and encourage donor to take refreshments before leaving
- Thank donor and encourage them to return if appropriate.
- Follow up reported post donation illness, reactions and complications
- Complete documentation