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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 undertaken solely by the pathology collector may include: | Blood collections from premature neonatesBlood collections involving:Special pre-test conditions (e.g. Dexamethasone, clients receiving chemotherapy) Special tubes and equipment (e.g. Pyruvate, PKU, PTHrP tubes)Special specimen handling procedures (e.g. Cryoglobulins, cold agglutinins)Dynamic endocrine testsSynacthen Stimulation testsOther blood collections for specialised testing as specified by organisation policy |
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Pathology request may: | Be in writingBe made by a medical or authorized nurse practitionerAnd must be in accordance with relevant legislation |
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Clients may include: | AdultsAdolescentsPaediatricsNeonatesPremature neonates, subject to organisation policy and procedures |
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Organisation policy and procedures may include: | Scope of the Pathology Collector's role and practice Entry to Critical Care areas, Neonatal ICU, Burns Unit or Spinal UnitAccess to humidicribsCollections from clients in rotating bedsPre-test criteriaConsentBlood collection protocolsOccupational health and safetyCollection of clinical information from clientsCorrect use of personal protective equipmentDisposal of contaminated and cytotoxic wastesInfection controlMaintenance of specimen integritySpecimen transport requirementsEmergency response procedures |
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Condition or issue which may make the collection difficult may include | Presence of an underlying disease or medical condition which may affect the collection of blood, for exampleleukaemia dementia Client fear Age |
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Pre-test criteria may include: | Client identificationRelevant client detailsCollection of clinical information relevant to specialised testFastingOther dietary restrictionsDrug therapyRestContraindicationsHealth status of the clientRespiratory statusReferral of issues to an appropriate health professional |
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Equipment and disposables include: | TourniquetsCollection tubesTemperature-controlled containersRange of syringes and needlesMulti-sample needle and holderWinged infusion set ("butterfly")Evacuated blood collection equipmentLancetsSharps containersAlcohol wipesDressingsLocal anaesthetic skin cream |
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Personal protective equipment includes: | GlovesGownsApronsMasksProtective eye wear |
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Blood collection procedures may include: | Skin punctureVenipuncture |
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Infection control procedures may include: | Standard and Additional precautionsCollection site preparationWaste handling and disposal |
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Waste may include: | Clinical wasteSharpsCytotoxic wasteGeneral wastePersonal and confidential waste |
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Documentation may include: | Record of test proceduresComplete and sign request formMedical Record notationLabellingData entry |
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Appropriate staff may include: | Registered NurseNursing Unit ManagerCollection Centre staff |
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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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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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