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Evidence Guide: MSL974036 - Process body fluid specimens using a point of care testing device

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MSL974036 - Process body fluid specimens using a point of care testing device

What evidence can you provide to prove your understanding of each of the following citeria?

Complete pre-analytics

  1. Confirm correct patient identification in accordance with workplace procedures
  2. Identify collection method and confirm specimen type has been approved for testing based on manufacturer requirements and workplace procedures
  3. Recognise and reject specimens that do not meet specimen quality requirements
Confirm correct patient identification in accordance with workplace procedures

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Identify collection method and confirm specimen type has been approved for testing based on manufacturer requirements and workplace procedures

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Recognise and reject specimens that do not meet specimen quality requirements

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Prepare and operate PoCT device

  1. Prepare PoCT device for operation in accordance with workplace procedures
  2. Follow workplace procedures for traceability of operator and patient
  3. Maintain test integrity through appropriate handling of consumables
  4. Perform tests in accordance with workplace procedures and personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements for infection prevention
  5. Dispose of waste in accordance with workplace procedures
  6. Identify and troubleshoot result flags and errors in accordance with workplace procedures
  7. Identify and report device errors that are outside area of responsibility and refer to designated person, providing relevant supporting information
Prepare PoCT device for operation in accordance with workplace procedures

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Follow workplace procedures for traceability of operator and patient

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Maintain test integrity through appropriate handling of consumables

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Perform tests in accordance with workplace procedures and personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements for infection prevention

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Dispose of waste in accordance with workplace procedures

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Identify and troubleshoot result flags and errors in accordance with workplace procedures

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Identify and report device errors that are outside area of responsibility and refer to designated person, providing relevant supporting information

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Review and document results

  1. Review results against reference intervals and reportable range
  2. Identify abnormal, clinically urgent and erroneous results, taking action in accordance with workplace procedures
  3. Accurately record results in accordance with workplace procedures
Review results against reference intervals and reportable range

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Identify abnormal, clinically urgent and erroneous results, taking action in accordance with workplace procedures

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Accurately record results in accordance with workplace procedures

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Maintain device readiness

  1. Clean and decontaminate devices in accordance with workplace procedures
  2. Identify, address and document minor device maintenance tasks in accordance with workplace procedures
  3. Identify stock stability and storage requirements, taking any actions that result in maintenance of stock availability and integrity
  4. Perform routine quality-control tests in accordance with workplace procedures
Clean and decontaminate devices in accordance with workplace procedures

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Identify, address and document minor device maintenance tasks in accordance with workplace procedures

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Identify stock stability and storage requirements, taking any actions that result in maintenance of stock availability and integrity

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Perform routine quality-control tests in accordance with workplace procedures

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Assessed

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Instructions to Assessors

Required Skills and Knowledge