HLTCSD203D

Prepare and maintain beds

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Unit Code: HLTCSD203D

Unit Title: Prepare and maintain beds

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ASSESSMENT INFORMATION
Competency based assessment
The standards used to determine competency in different industry sectors are developed in conjunction with
the relevant Industry Training Advisory Board (ITAB). These standards are endorsed by government in the
form of specific industry national training packages.
Assessment in a competency based course determines when competency has been achieved. To be
assessed as competent a student must provide evidence that demonstrates they can perform the necessary
skills and performances required including employability skills. To be competent a student is required to
consistently demonstrate the skills, knowledge and performance criteria that are necessary to confidently
complete the work tasks in a normal range of workplace conditions.
The trainer/assessor is responsible for ensuring the evidence gathered by a student is:

Authentic (verifiable the students own work)

Valid (evidence is relevant to the unit of competency)
Reliable (the student consistently meets the requirements of the unit of competency)
Current (reflects the students current capacity to perform the tasks); and
Sufficient (covers all the elements in the unit of competency and addresses the dimensions of competency)

Dimensions of assessment
The dimensions of competency relate to all aspects of work performance and include:
Task skills:

The student must perform the individual skills required to complete a

work activity to the required standards.

Task management skills:

The student must manage a number of different tasks to complete a

whole work activity.

Contingency management skills:

The student must use their problem-solving skills to resolve issues that
arise when performing a work activity.

Job/role environment skills:

The student must perform effectively in the workplace when undertaking

a work activity by working well with all stakeholders and following
workplace policies and procedures.

Access and equity

All workers in the health and community services should be aware of access, equity and human rights issues
in relation to their own area of work. They should develop their ability to work in a culturally diverse
environment.
Trainers and assessors must take into account relevant access and equity issues including the concept of
social inclusion which ensures equitable access to services, to connect with others and to protect an
individuals right to be heard.
Trainers and assessors must ensure the assessment process:

is valid, reliable, flexible and fair

is basis of sufficient evidence
is one which offers valid, authentic and current evidence
includes workplace requirements in a normal range of workplace conditions

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UNIT INFORMATION
Unit code

HLTCSD203D

Unit title

Prepare and maintain beds

Unit 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

Employability skills

This unit contains employability skills including communication, teamwork,

problem solving, initiative and enterprise, planning and organising, self
management, learning and technology

Application of the unit

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

Unit sector or
competency field

None specified

Pre-requisite,
co-requisite or
interdependent
assessment of 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:
HTLCSD205B Assist with client movement
Co-assessment may be also considered with:
HLTHSE204B Follow safe manual handling practices

Context of and specific

resources for
assessment

Bed linen may include sheets, blankets, quilts, pillowcases, doonas, underblankets, mattress protectors and personal bed linen

Method of assessment

Assessment may include observation, questioning and evidence gathered

from the workplace or simulated environment

Critical aspects for

assessment

The assessee must provide evidence of specified essential knowledge as well

as skills
Consistency of performance should be demonstrated over the required range
of situations relevant to the workplace
Where, for reasons of safety, space, or access to equipment and resources,
assessment takes place away from the workplace, the assessment
environment should represent workplace conditions as closely as possible
Ability to prepare, make and leave a bed ready for occupancy in accordance
with organisation procedures
Knowledge of bed linen items
Procedures for safe handling of soiled linen
Bed cleaning procedures
Following instructions from nursing staff

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Required skills and

knowledge

Required 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:
Bed cleaning procedures
Bed linen items
Hygiene policies and procedures
Infection control policy and procedures
WHS policies and procedures
Procedures for safe handling of soiled linen
Required skills:
It is critical that the candidate demonstrate the ability to
Prepare, make and leave a bed ready for occupancy in accordance with
organisation procedures
Follow instructions from nursing staff
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:
Undertake the organisations cleaning procedures for bed types
Undertake safe manual handling techniques
Undertake correct disposal of clinical waste, including taking into account
opportunities to address waste minimisation, environmental responsibility and
sustainable practice issues
Undertake the correct bed making procedures i.e. hospital corners
Use reading and writing skills required to fulfill job roles in a safe manner and
as specified by organisation and may include the ability to:
- understand symbols used in WHS signs
- read workplace safety pamphlets or procedure manuals
- read labels
Use literacy support available in the workplace:
- support may range from having access to support or assistance from
expert/mentor/supervisor, to having no communication supports available
- literacy may be required in English or a community language
Use problem solving skills required including the ability to use available
resources and prioritise workload
Use oral communication skills required to fulfill job roles in a safe manner and
as specified by the organisation, including skills in:
- asking questions
- providing clear information
- listening to and understanding workplace instructions
- clarifying workplace instructions when necessary
- competence in English or a community language, depending on client
group and organisation requirements
Use numeracy skills that may range from the ability to complete basic
arithmetic calculations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division to
recording numbers
Work with others and display empathy with client and relatives

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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

2.1

Maintain the clients 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

3.1

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

2. Make bed

3. Leave bed ready for

occupancy or
continued
occupancy

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ASSESSMENT TOOLS
Assessment is conducted throughout the course using different assessment tools including written/oral
assessment, projects, observation, third party reports, simulation/case studies and portfolios. Both skills and
knowledge are assessed in line with the requirements of the Australian Quality Training Framework (AQTF)
and the training package.
Health Industry Training will use different methods of assessment to ensure sufficient evidence can be
gathered to demonstrate a student can perform a task against the specified criteria. Assessment methods
can include:

Questioning: questions asked orally or in a written format. Written questioning is widely used in
competency based assessment to assess a students understanding and knowledge of the task they are
performing.

Projects: are used for relevant units that require students to demonstrate a high level of research and
analytical skills.

Observation: practical demonstration of real work or simulation by the trainer

Third party reports: confirmation of consistent performance by the student to meet key performance
indicators over time and a range of contexts.

Simulation/Case-study: simulation of the workplace to gauge competency. Demonstrated performance

knowledge against a define case study or scenario.

Portfolio: collection of individual pieces of evidence to demonstrate work outputs by the student.
Evidence can be gathered from day to day work, certificated learning and other activities such as past
achievements.

Other assessment activities determined by the trainer could include a range of assessment tools appropriate
for this unit to demonstrate competencies which sufficiently address:

The elements and performance criteria

Critical aspects for assessment
The essential skills and knowledge
The context and consistency of the assessment requirements
The relevant employability skills

Recognition of Prior Learning

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a formal recognition of your current skills and knowledge you have
achieved outside the education and training system. RPL takes into account any previous formal study, work
and life experience and then assesses this against the elements of competency to determine if you can
receive credit toward a qualification. Students seeking recognition can apply by contacting the Manager
Health Industry Training at the commencement of study.
Credit Transfer
Students who have completed a formal unit within their intended qualification with another Registered
Training Organisation (RTO) may be able to apply for a credit transfer or exemption. A certified copy of the
original documentation must be provided when applying for a credit transfer.

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ASSESSMENT INSTRUCTIONS
Assessment format and layout
All assessments must be:

Typed in Arial 12, single spacing with headings in bold

Header and Footer to be inserted in each page. Header to include unit code and title. Footer to include
student name and page number
All work must be referenced throughout the assessment. Referencing should include author and year of
publication and website address (if applicable). There are many referencing guides available on the
Internet to assist students.

Plagiarism
Plagiarism is the act of representing as one's own original work the creative works of another, without
appropriate acknowledgment of the author or source. In all written work submitted for assessment you must
show the sources for your material. The principle is that whenever submitted material is not your own original
work this must be referenced to acknowledge the authors work.
It is expected that when a student submits an assessment that it is the independent work of that student and
they have written it in their own words. If a student has plagiarised another persons work they will be asked
to resubmit their assessment. Plagiarism can lead to instant dismissal.
Submission
All assessments must be submitted in the format described. A date for submission will be set by the trainer.
Assessments must be submitted on or before this date or an extension must be granted by the trainer.
The assessment cover sheets must be detached from the assessment booklets and attached to the front of
each assessment. All sections of the cover sheet must be completed by the student prior to submission of
assessment. The bottom section of the assessment cover sheet will be retained by the trainer.
Resubmitting assessments
If a student is marked not competent they will be provided with an alternative assessment for completion to
be able to demonstrate competency. An assessment resubmission should be treated as the original
assessment with all principles applying.

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ASSESSMENT HLTCSD203D Prepare and maintain beds

In your own words, answer the following questions. To be marked as competent in this unit, you must provide
sufficient responses to each question. Bullet points must only be used where applicable eg: if the question
asks you to list, name or give examples.

Questions
1. What risks and hazards do you face when stripping and making beds and what preventative actions
could you take to minimise the risks and eliminate the hazards?
2. List the most common items found in or around a persons bed which might be at risk of accidental
disposal.
3. Write a summary outlining what you should do in regards to removing clinical waste and soiled linen.
4. How and how often should beds be cleaned?
5. What special needs might a patient/ client have when changing or repositioning their bedding?
6. Where is re-usable linen stored in your organisation and how do you requisition new supplies of clean
linen?
7. What are the procedures you need to follow if equipment is damaged or faulty?
Project
Your assessor will observe you making a bed.
You will need to demonstrate:

ability to prepare, make and leave a bed ready for occupancy in accordance with organizational
procedures
knowledge of bed linen items
procedures for safe handling of soiled linen
bed cleaning procedures
following instructions from nursing staff

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