Modification History
HLT07 Version 4 |
HLT07 Version 5 |
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HLTEN519B Administer and monitor intravenous medication in the nursing environment |
HLTEN519C Administer and monitor intravenous medication in the nursing environment |
Updated pre-requisite units. No change to competency outcome. |
Unit Descriptor
Descriptor |
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required of Enrolled/Division 2 nurses to administer and monitor intravenous medications and their effectiveness for clients within the nursing context. |
Application of the Unit
Application |
The knowledge and skills described in this competency unit are to be applied within jurisdictional nursing and midwifery regulatory authority legislative requirements Enrolled/Division 2 nursing work is to be carried out in consultation/collaboration with registered nurses and under direct or indirect supervisory arrangements in line with jurisdictional regulatory requirements |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not Applicable
Pre-Requisites
Pre-requisite units |
This unit must be assessed after successful achievement of pre-requisites:
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Employability Skills Information
Employability Skills |
This unit contains Employability Skills |
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements define the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. |
The Performance Criteria specify the level of performance required to demonstrate achievement of the Element. Terms in italics are elaborated in the Range Statement. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Minimise risk to the safe administration of intravenous medication |
1.1 Check for pharmacology and substance incompatibilities 1.2 Review issues related to drug administration with registered nurse 1.3 Identify common contraindications and adverse reactions of prescribed intravenous medications 1.4 Confirm client identity and check for any known allergies 1.5 Maintain knowledge of drug schedules and classifications as determined by legislation 1.6 Work with a knowledge of various forms of intravenous medication administration 1.7 Assess the intravenous cannula site for any problems |
2. Prepare intravenous medications for administration to client |
2.1 Work with a knowledge of all intravenous administration routes and associated terminology 2.2 Identify the purpose and function of prescribed intravenous medications for administration 2.3 Identify common contraindications and adverse reactions of prescribed intravenous medications 2.4 Accurately calculate dosages for administration of intravenous drugs 2.5 Work with a knowledge of how intravenous medications are prepared in line with legislative requirements and environmental guidelines 2.6 Use correct intravenous medication administration techniques and precautions specific to each client as per medication orders |
3. Administer intravenous medications within legal parameters |
3.1 Work with a knowledge of legal parameters for the administration of intravenous medications 3.2 Administer intravenous medications within role responsibility accordance with the legislative requirements and organisation policy 3.3 Store intravenous medications in a safe manner according to legislative requirements and health care organisation policy 3.4 Work with a knowledge of organisation processes for quality management and risk assessment of administration of intravenous medication |
4. Monitor client response to administered intravenous medication |
4.1 Record administration of intravenous mediations in accordance with organisation policy 4.2 Contribute to information provided to clients and carers on intravenous medication administration (including possible side effects) 4.3 Recognise acute and delayed adverse reactions to intravenous medications and respond within role responsibility 4.4 Implement emergency actions for identified acute and delayed adverse reactions within role responsibility 4.5 Record and report response to emergency strategies 4.6 Implement organisation procedures in the event of an intravenous medication incident |
Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE |
This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit. |
Essential knowledge: The candidate must be able to demonstrate essential knowledge required to effectively do the task outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage the task and manage contingencies in the context of the identified work role This includes knowledge of:
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Essential skills: It is critical that the candidate demonstrate the ability to effectively do the task outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage the task and manage contingencies in the context of the identified work role This includes the ability to:
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Evidence Guide
EVIDENCE GUIDE |
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The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package. |
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Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate this competency unit: |
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Context of and specific resources for assessment: |
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Method of assessment |
Assessment of competency may occur on more than one occasion. Assessment may include but not be limited to:
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Access and equity considerations: |
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Range Statement
RANGE STATEMENT |
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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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Health environments may include: |
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Potential risks may include but is not limited to: |
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Intravenous medication administration methodsinclude: |
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Legal and regulatory framework include: |
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Commonly used medications may include: |
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Administration of oral medications and associated terminology may include: |
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Checking intravenousmedications and associated terminology include: |
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Problems with intravenous cannula site may include: |
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Terminology associated with intravenous medications may include: |
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Calculation of medication dosages must include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Not Applicable