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?
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Draw blood
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Adopt standard and additional infection control guidelines and precautions according to organisation documented procedure Completed |
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Clean site with approved cleansing agent and allow to air dry prior to collection Completed |
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Apply and remove/loosen tourniquet according to requirements of equipment being used Completed |
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Confirm suitable vein through palpation of site and clean skin according to organisation documented procedure Completed |
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Anchor vein below the site according to documented procedure Completed |
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Insert needle at approved angle of 30 degrees or less Completed |
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Collect correct volume of blood in appropriate collection tubes in the approved order of draw, as recommended by the manufacturer Completed |
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Once correct amount collected, withdraw needle and apply direct pressure to site using dry cotton swab for minimum of 2 minutes and until bleeding has visibly stopped Completed |
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Dispose of needle immediately and safely using approved sharps disposal device Completed |
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Invert collection tubes within timeframe required as recommended by manufacturer Completed |
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Observe client before, during and after collection for potential adverse effects and respond according to procedure Completed |
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Greet client and confirm pre-test criteria
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Greet client courteously and identify self Completed |
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Identify client following organisation and regulatory procedures Completed |
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Confirm that client meets pre-testing criteria for required collection Completed |
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Obtain, interpret and accurately record personal and clinical information in accordance with organisation policies and procedures Completed |
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Correctly explain collection procedure to client Completed |
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Obtain consent for collection procedure from client Completed |
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Prepare for venous blood collection procedure
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Select appropriate collection site based on client evaluation Completed |
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Assemble equipment appropriate to test requested site selected Completed |
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Position client to ensure comfort and safety of both client and collector Completed |
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Identify when assistance may be needed and seek help if required Completed |
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Adopt standard and additional infection control guidelines and precautions according to organisation documented procedure Completed |
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Clean site with approved cleansing agent and allow to air dry prior to collection Completed |
Evidence:
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Apply and remove/loosen tourniquet according to requirements of equipment being used Completed |
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Confirm suitable vein through palpation of site and clean skin according to organisation documented procedure Completed |
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Anchor vein below the site according to documented procedure Completed |
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Insert needle at approved angle of 30 degrees or less Completed |
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Collect correct volume of blood in appropriate collection tubes in the approved order of draw, as recommended by the manufacturer Completed |
Evidence:
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Once correct amount collected, withdraw needle and apply direct pressure to site using dry cotton swab for minimum of 2 minutes and until bleeding has visibly stopped Completed |
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Dispose of needle immediately and safely using approved sharps disposal device Completed |
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Invert collection tubes within timeframe required as recommended by manufacturer Completed |
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Observe client before, during and after collection for potential adverse effects and respond according to procedure Completed |
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Follow post-blood collection procedures
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Accurately label blood collection tubes in front of client with time and date of collection, client details and other required information following regulatory and organisational guidelines Completed |
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Dispose of waste in accordance with infection control protocols and organisation policies and procedures Completed |
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Confirm tube labelling information accuracy with client Completed |
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Confirm that site has visibly stopped bleeding after appropriate time lapse and apply dressing Completed |
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Complete other collection documentation in accordance with organisation procedures Completed |
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Provide client with correct post venepuncture care instructions Completed |
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Prepare collected samples for transit or storeaccording to test and organisation requirements Completed |
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