HLTHPS009 — Perform peripheral intravenous cannulation

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What an assessment for HLTHPS009 must cover

34 assessable components: 3 elements (19 performance criteria), 3 performance evidence and 12 knowledge evidence requirements. An audit-defensible tool maps every question and task back to these — that mapping is the coverage matrix Auditori generates alongside the assessment.

Elements & performance criteria

1 Prepare for peripheral intravenous cannulation

1.1Correctly identify client and authorised request/s for peripheral intravenous cannulation
1.2Explain procedure to client and obtain consent and check for allergies
1.3Identify any additional specific requests/tests relevant to the procedure before proceeding
1.4Ensure client is correctly and comfortably positioned to access the veins
1.5Work with multidisciplinary team to coordinate activities to ensure they do not impact on peripheral vascular cannulation
1.6Discuss with parent/carer/staff member appropriate holding and/or distraction technique for a client during cannulation
1.7Assemble and prepare peripheral intravenous cannulation equipment using standard precautions
1.8Apply tourniquet/blood pressure cuff to limb, palpate for identification of suitable vein and then release tourniquet/blood pressure cuff
1.9Prepare and clean insertion site for cannulation

2 Perform peripheral intravenous cannulation

2.1Identify own work health and safety (WHS) risks associated with poor posture during procedure and adjust client’s position
2.2Use aseptic technique to insert peripheral intravenous cannula in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions and organisation policies and procedures
2.3Respond to complications in accordance with organisation policy and procedures and refer client to supervisor
2.4Dress the site with visibility of cannula entry and secure cannula to limb.
2.5Date the cannula in-situ dressing site, ensure client is left comfortable and is provided with relevant information and instructions
2.6Dispose of wastes, taking into account opportunities to address waste minimisation, environmental responsibility and sustainable practice issues
2.7Document in client’s health information the site of peripheral intravenous cannulation and number of attempts

3 Monitor peripheral intravenous cannula in-situ

3.1Assess site and cannula patency regularly in accordance with organisation procedures
3.2Refer to supervisor or authorised personnel observed indications for cannula removal
3.3Upon authorised request, remove intravenous cannula, cover insertion site and check bleeding has stopped

Performance evidence

prepared equipment and performed peripheral intravenous cannulation for 3 different clients according to manufacturer’s instructions and organisation procedures
monitored 1 in-situ peripheral intravenous cannula, documenting assessment of the patency of the cannula and condition of the site
safely removed 1 peripheral intravenous cannula from a client in accordance with organisation procedures

Knowledge evidence

basic anatomy and physiology of the circulatory system and first aid relevant to bleeding from peripheral vascular system
factors necessitating a client to need a peripheral intravenous cannula to be in-situ: venous blood samples, intravenous fluids, medication
identification of suitable veins in the upper and lower limbs for peripheral intravenous cannulation including: size and condition of clients vein, use of non-dominant limb if possible, avoid the cephalic vein in clients with chronic renal failure, expected duration of the in-situ intravenous cannula
identification of veins to avoid using for peripheral intravenous cannulation: areas of flexion e.g. antecubital fossa or bony prominences, vein just below the previous cannulation site, bruised or phlebitis areas, areas of poor venous return, limb with arteriovenous fistulae or shunt, infected limb e.g. cellulitis, arm on the same side as a previous lymph node dissection, mastectomy or affected by a cerebrovascular accident, limb with an implanted venous access device, if surgical procedure is required on limb
basic medical terminology used in peripheral vascular cannulation and pathology laboratory requests
factors which may affect the chemical analysis of blood collected from an in-situ peripheral intravenous cannula: appropriate times to collect, impact of drugs, timing of last dose, required fasting times, protecting the integrity of the specimen
how to position client for comfort and adjust chair or bed to reduce practitioners WHS risk factors associated with poor posture during repetitive tasks
clinical applications for sizes (gauge) of cannula required, selection should take into account: previous cannulation sites, age of patient e.g. neonates, children and the older person, purpose of peripheral intravenous cannula: rapid transfusion, intravenous fluids, long term medication
care and maintenance of peripheral intravenous cannula in- situ
complications associated with peripheral intravenous cannulation: occlusion, infection, phlebitis, rupture, migration, extravasation, unsuccessful cannulation attempt, client discomfort or distress
how to safely use equipment associated with peripheral intravenous cannulation: tourniquet and/or blood pressure cuff, chlorhexidine and alcohol swabs, peripheral intravenous cannula, local anaesthetic cream and dressings, extension set and/or three-way tap device & bung associated with intravenous therapy, flushing in-situ cannula with syringe
pre-collection criteria when peripheral intravenous cannulation is for the purpose of collecting blood including: fasting and/or dietary restrictions, drug therapies administered to client, physical health status of client, referral of client to an appropriate health professional if pre-criteria is not met prior to cannulation

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What does an assessment tool for HLTHPS009 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for HLTHPS009 needs to address all 34 unit components: 3 elements with 19 performance criteria, 3 performance evidence requirements, 12 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

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