Fit healthcare equipment, device, product and/or system to meet clinical and individual needs
Overview
This standard relates to working with individuals, relevant others and members of a multi-disciplinary team, as appropriate, to fit equipment, device, product and/or system to meet the clinical needs and those of the individual.
Fitting involves handing over and checking the fit of the equipment or device meets the needs of the individual or their circumstances in accordance with the manufacturer's instruction and the prescription. This may take place in a variety of clinical and non-clinical settings. The process may include a trial use of the equipment and/or device in the user environment.
Users of this standard will need to communicate effectively to meet individuals' needs and wishes and work in line with health and safety legislation, policy and practices.
Performance criteria
You must be able to:
P1. identify and agree the roles and responsibilities of yourself and others in fitting healthcare equipment, device, product and/or system to meet clinical and individual needs
P2. establish consent and access information on fitting healthcare equipment, device, product and/or system to meet clinical and individual needs
P3. liaise and work with key stakeholders, individuals or agencies involved in the fitting process for the individual
P4. confirm the effective operation and safe working order of the equipment, device, product and/or system within expected performance parameters
P5. fit the equipment or attach the equipment, device, product and/or system and activate where necessary
P6. check operational safety and performance measurements
P7. confirm the suitability of fit and size of the equipment, device, product and/or system
P8. check the comfort and acceptance of the equipment, device, product and/or system and ensure it meets the individual’s needs and clinical requirements
P9. make adjustments in line with manufacturer's guidelines and within the prescribed specification or arrange for the adaptation to be undertaken by the appropriate person
P10. agree relevant trial period and technical details for individuals using new/adjusted equipment, device, product and/or system
P11. handover the equipment, device, product and/or system to the individual or relevant others and clearly explain their responsibilities and the mechanisms for detecting and reporting any system failure in line with legislation and organisational requirements
P12. confirm that individual and/or relevant others have all relevant documentation and inform them of the mechanisms for on-going maintenance management and review
P13. identify and record when equipment, device, product and/or system no longer required
P14. dispose of waste in accordance with organisational procedures
P15. complete all relevant documentation required for fitting healthcare equipment, device, product and/or system to meet clinical and individual needs
Knowledge and Understanding
You need to know and understand:
K1. how to access and interpret all relevant work instructions, legislation, guidelines, policies, procedures and protocols needed to fit healthcare equipment, device, product and/or system to meet clinical and individual needs
K2. the scope and limitations of your own competence, responsibilities and accountability as it applies to your job role
K3. specific procedures for reporting issues which are beyond your competence, responsibilities and accountability
K4. how to adapt communication styles in ways which are appropriate to the needs of the individual
K5. the principles, practice and procedures associated with informed consent regarding the fitting of equipment, medical devices, products and/or systems
K6. the procedures and methods relating to the coordination of inter-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams within and across services
K7. how to liaise with key stakeholders and the individual for fitting equipment, medical devices, products and/or systems relevant to your work practice
K8. the relevant anatomy, physiology and associated specialist knowledge applicable to the fitting of prescribed equipment, medical device, product and/or associated systems within your area of practice
K9. the range, underpinning principles and applications of the equipment, medical devices, products and associated systems requiring fitting to the individual within your area of responsibility
K10. the acceptable range of measurements and limits of use for each type of equipment, device, product and the associated systems to ensure safety and fitness for use prior to fitting
K11. the importance of fitting equipment, medical devices, products and associated systems with the individual within the appropriate environment and how to evaluate the user environment when applicable, for the fitting process
K12. how to fit and make minor adjustments to ensure best fit and comfort for the equipment, medical devices, products and associated systems to meet individual needs and the prescription criteria
K13. the importance of handover procedures and of informing individuals and relevant others of their responsibilities for the equipment, devices, products and associated systems
K14. how to identify and record when equipment / device no longer required
K15. the wider clinical implications of changes made in alignment, fit and functionality
K16. how to dispose of waste in accordance with organisational procedures
K17. how to complete and safely store all relevant documentation in accordance with organisational requirements