AN 73: Support individuals undergoing healthcare activities

1. Understand healthcare activities in order to support individuals

• 1.1 Summarise the current legislation, national guidelines, policies, protocols and good practice guidelines which inform own practice in relation to supporting individuals undergoing healthcare activities
• 1.2 Describe anatomy and physiology in relation to the healthcare activity
• 1.3 Explain the purposes and use of medical equipment and devices required for the procedure
• 1.4 Explain the roles and responsibilities of team members
• 1.5 State protection/ precautionary measures: • for the procedure being carried out • how they should be applied • the implications and consequences of not applying these measures
• 1.6 Explain how to manage the privacy and dignity of an individual in both conscious and unconscious states
• 1.7 Explain how to complete records of the actions taken and the individual’s condition during the healthcare activity

2. Be able to prepare individuals to undergo healthcare activities

• 2.1 Introduce self and confirm the individual’s identity
• 2.2 Explain the procedure to the individual and relevant others
• 2.3 Confirm that valid consent has been obtained
• 2.4 Identify any concerns and worries that an individual and relevant others may have in relation to healthcare activities
• 2.5 Describe ways of responding to any concerns and worries that an individual and relevant others may have in relation to healthcare activities
• 2.6 Agree the support needed with the individual and relevant others in a way that is sensitive to their personal beliefs and preferences
• 2.7 Refer any concerns or questions to others if unable to answer
• 2.8 Support an individual to prepare and position for the procedure ensuring that privacy and dignity are maintained at all times

3. Be able to support individuals undergoing healthcare activities

• 3.1 Inform and reassure individuals
• 3.2 Apply standard precautions for infection prevention and control
• 3.3 Apply health and safety measures relevant to the healthcare activity and environment
• 3.4 Recognise any ill effects or adverse reactions
• 3.5 Take actions in response to any ill effects or adverse reactions
• 3.6 Ensure that an individual’s privacy and dignity are maintained at all times

4. Be able to support individuals following the healthcare activities

• 4.1 Provide the individual with the facilities and support for the period of recovery
• 4.2 Monitor an individual and recognise signs of ill effects or adverse reactions
• 4.3 Take action in response to any ill effects or adverse reactions
• 4.4 Give individuals and relevant others instructions and advice, within scope of own role
• 4.5 Explain how to confirm any requirements for transport and escorts and make the necessary arrangements
• 4.6 Make records appropriate to the role
• 4.7 Maintain confidentiality of information in accordance with guidelines and procedures.