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AN 73: Support individuals undergoing healthcare activities
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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
- 1.6 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
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- 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
2. Be able to prepare individuals to undergo healthcare activities
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- 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
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- 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
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- 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.
