NVQ evidence

OBS

OBS

OTHER

KE

PC

1

resources and records for the clinical activity are prepared and are ready for use

2

the client’s identity is checked as consistent with the records

3

prior to any action being taken, the client’s consent to the activity is confirmed

4

the client is offered appropriate support in preparation for the activity and information agreed with the care team is correctly reinforced in a manner appropriate to the client

5

questions within the workers responsibility are answered correctly and in a manner, and at a level and pace, appropriate to the client

6

the reasons for any particular forms of dress and protection are explained in a manner appropriate to the client

7

a check is made that prescribed pre-procedural instructions have been followed and compliance, and non-compliance, is reported accurately to the appropriate member of the care team

8

the client is offered the opportunity to use toilet facilities prior to the procedure where this is appropriate

9

the client is assisted to dress appropriately for the procedure without compromising their dignity, self-respect or personal beliefs and preferences

10

the client is assisted to reach as comfortable a position as possible given the constraints of the procedure

OBS

OBS

OTHER

KE

Range:

OBS

OBS

OTHER

KE

PC

1

hands are cleansed effectively before and after the activity

2

delegated activities are carried out in the correct manner and sequence

3

questions and concerns from the client are responded to clearly and concisely and in a manner which promotes confidence

4

questions and concerns from the client which are beyond the worker’s responsibility are referred to the appropriate member of the care team

5

the client is given appropriate support throughout

6

any condition or behaviour which may signify an adverse reaction to the activity and any unexpected occurrence is reported accurately to the appropriate member of the care team without delay

7

instruments, materials and equipment are handled correctly, safely and hygienically

8

clients who are to undertake parts of the activity themselves are given assistance in a manner which encourages them to be as self-managing as possible

9

records completed by the worker are accurate, legible and complete

10

specimens obtained during investigations are correctly identified and placed in the correct location for transportation

OBS

OBS

OTHER

KE

11

after use, equipment, instruments and materials are cleaned and returned to the correct location for storage, sterilisation, transportation

12

waste is disposed of in an appropriate safe manner and place

Range: