The important thing to remember when gathering evidence is that the more evidence the better - that is, the more evidence you gather to demonstrate your skills, the more confident an assessor can be that you have learned the skills not just at one point in time, but are continuing to apply and develop those skills (as opposed to just learning for the test!). Furthermore, one piece of evidence that you collect will not usualy demonstrate all the required criteria for a unit of competency, whereas multiple overlapping pieces of evidence will usually do the trick!
From the Wiki University
What evidence can you provide to prove your understanding of each of the following citeria?
Plan a palliative approach to client care
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Reflect an understanding of the difference between curative and palliative approaches in contributing to client care planning Completed |
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Contribute to care plan to address in a holistic way client needs that may extend over time not just end-of-life Completed |
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Apply the principles and aims of a palliative approach in contributing to development of care plan Completed |
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Support clients to identify their preferences for quality of life choices
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Consult clients, family members, significant others and carers to identify and share information regarding changing needs and preferences Completed |
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Respect client lifestyle, social context and spiritual needs in developing the care plan Completed |
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Respect cultural choices in line with care plan Completed |
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Support the freedom of the client, his/her family, carer and significant others to discuss spiritual and cultural issues in an open and non-judgemental way within scope of own responsibilities and skills Completed |
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Demonstrate respect for the roles of the client and carer in planning and delivering care Completed |
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Address any client issues in line with own responsibilities or refer them to the appropriate member of the care team in line with organisation requirements Completed |
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Provide emotional support using effective communication skills Completed |
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Support the incorporation of advanced care directives within the care plan
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Demonstrate an understanding of the legal and ethical implications of advanced care directives and communicate them to all staff according to organisation policy Completed |
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Support the process of end-of-life ethical decisions agreed by client and family, as documented in the care plan by an appropriate staff member in line with organisation policy Completed |
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Report the client's needs/issues in relation to end-of-life to the appropriate team member for documentation in the care plan Completed |
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Observe any impact on carers of client's end-of-life needs/issues and provide support Completed |
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Contribute to the development of and implementation of end-of-life care strategies
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Respect client's preferences including cultural and spiritual wishes when contributing to an end-of-life care plan Completed |
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Respect the dignity of the client when planning end-of-life care and immediately following death Completed |
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Observe any signs of a client's imminent death/deterioration and report to an appropriate member of the care team in line with organisation requirements Completed |
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Provide a supportive environment for the client, families, carers and those involved in their care at end-of-life Completed |
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Inform other staff that decisions made by the client are reviewed regularly as indicated by changes on the care plan Completed |
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Recognise and support emotional needs of other clients and their families and/or carers affected when a death occurs Completed |
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Prepare client, family, other staff and self for any distressing end-of-life events within own responsibilities Completed |
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Take action to alleviate pain and other end-of-life symptoms experienced by client/resident
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Plan and document in care plan strategies to promote comfort in collaboration with supervisor and/or other health professional Completed |
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Assess resident/client need for pain and other symptom relief in line with care plan and report to supervisor and/or other health professional Completed |
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Provide pain relief in line with relevant legislation and organisation policy and care plan Completed |
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In consultation with supervisor and/or other health professional, provide appropriate information about the use of pain relieving medication and other treatments to staff, clients and their family Completed |
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Observe, report and document effectiveness of interventions for symptom relief Completed |
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Communicate ineffectiveness of interventions to supervisor and/or other health professional and document Completed |
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Identify and manage emotional responses in self and others
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Identify and reflect upon own emotional responses to death and dying and raise and discuss any issues with supervisor and/or other appropriate person Completed |
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Identify and reflect upon potential impact of personal responses on self and others and action appropriately Completed |
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Inform others about support systems available such as bereavement care Completed |
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Follow organisation policies and procedures in relation to emotional welfare of self, team members, clients and family Completed |
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Assist colleagues to debrief and discuss bereavement care Completed |
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Identify other strategies/resources available for debriefing Completed |
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Evaluate effectiveness of emotional response strategies Completed |
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