Unit of competency
Modification History
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Release |
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Release 1 |
This version was released in CHC Community Services Training Package release 2.0 and meets the requirements of the 2012 Standards for Training Packages. Minimal change to the elements and performance criteria. New evidence requirements for assessment including volume and frequency requirements. |
Application
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to apply bed making and cleaning practices to a range of beds to ensure that people can safely occupy a clean bed.
This unit applies to workers in a range of settings where beds may be occupied or unoccupied. Where beds in an acute setting are occupied, bed making will usually be performed in an assisting role or under the supervision of an appropriate health professional according to organisation policy.
The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian/New Zealand standards and industry codes of practice.
Elements and Performance Criteria
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ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
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Elements define the essential outcomes. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
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1. Prepare area for bed making |
1.1 Use personal protective equipment according to organisation policy 1.2 Adjust the height of the bed where possible 1.3 Clear the bed and surrounding areas of any medical and other equipment before stripping the bed 1.4 Check bed linen for displaced personal items, aids and equipment, and place aids and equipment in appropriate area or container |
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2. Make bed |
2.1 Maintain the person’s dignity and privacy 2.2 Strip bed linen, where necessary 2.3 Remove clinical waste and soiled linen and place in appropriate container 2.4 Clean the bed according to established procedures, where necessary 2.5 Place clean bed linen on bed in accordance with organisation procedures 2.6 Re-position existing bed linen 2.7 Ask the person whether they are comfortable, or if they have any specific bed needs 2.8 Handle reusable clean bed linen in accordance with organisation procedures 2.9 Clean mattresses and pillows regularly and on discharge, in accordance with organisation procedures |
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3. Leave bed ready for occupancy or continued occupancy |
3.1 Adjust bed height for occupancy and apply brakes according to bed type 3.2 Keep bed, equipment and aids accessible and leave the bed ready for occupancy 3.3 Report damaged and/or faulty beds, equipment, mattresses, pillows and linen to appropriate personnel 3.4 Clean and return to storage area all cleaning implements 3.5 Dispose of any clinical waste in accordance with organisation procedures |
Foundation Skills
The Foundation Skills describe those required skills (such as language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills) that are essential to performance.
Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.
Unit Mapping Information
No equivalent unit.
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=5e0c25cc-3d9d-4b43-80d3-bd22cc4f1e53
