Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
Descriptor |
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to apply bed making and cleaning practices to a range of 'beds' to ensure that clients can safely occupy a clean bed |
Application of the Unit
Application |
Bed making practices may apply to occupied or unoccupied beds Where beds in an acute setting are occupied, bed making will be usually performed in an assisting role or under the supervision of an appropriate health professional according to organisation policy |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not Applicable
Pre-Requisites
Not Applicable
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. Prepare area for bed making |
1.1 Use personal protective equipment according to organisation policy 1.2 Adjust the height of the bed when necessary 1.3 Clear the bed and surrounding areas of medical and other equipment before stripping the bed, where necessary 1.4 Check bed linen for displaced personal items, aids and equipment , and place aids and equipment in appropriate area/container |
2. Make bed |
2.1 Maintain the client'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 client whether they are comfortable, or if they have any specific bed needs 2.8 Handle reusable clean bed linen in accordance to with organisation procedures 2.9 Clean mattresses and pillows regularly and on discharge, in accordance with organisation procedures |
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 and equipment/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 (or dispose of appropriately) and return to storage area all cleaning implements |
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
In addition, the candidate must be able 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 |
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Access and equity considerations : |
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Related units : |
This unit can be assessed independently; however holistic assessment practice with other clients and health services units of competency is encouraged Where beds are made/maintained and the occupant is still in the bed this unit should be assessed in conjunction with:
Co-assessment may be also considered with:
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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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Beds may include : |
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Equipment may include but is not limited to : |
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Clearing a client area may involve : |
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Unit Sector(s)
Not Applicable