Sample assessment tool -- Observation and demonstration checklist
Candidate Assessment Guide
HLT54115 Diploma of Nursing Unit of competency:
HLTENN008 - Apply legal and ethical parameters to nursing practice
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Part A: General instructions to the candidate
Application of the unit
Once competency has been achieved for this unit, you will be able to competently demonstrate skills and knowledge required to work within legal and ethical parameters in professional nursing practice, including supporting rights and meeting duty of care requirements.
This includes the ability to:
1. Perform within scope of professional nursing practice.
2. Apply knowledge of the legal framework to nursing practice.
3. Apply ethical concepts to clinical practice.
4. Support the rights, interests and needs of the person and their family.
5. Apply open disclosure processes.
This unit applies to enrolled nursing work ca
ied out in consultation and collaboration with registered nurses, and under supervisory a
angements aligned to the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia regulatory authority legislative requirements.
Summary of assessment tasks and outline of evidence to be gathered
The following three (3) assessment activities will be used to determine competency for this unit of competency.
Assessment activity
Assessment method and location
Assessment due date
Description
Outline of evidence to be gathered
Competency based assessments
Knowledge Questions
This is a written assessment that needs to be completed by candidates as part of their self-paced learning.
You are required to respond in your own words to 23 questions requiring a written response to a range of knowledge questions related to, but not limited to:
· Acts and guidelines
· The International Council of Nurses Code of Ethics for Nurses
· Code of Conduct for Nurses
· Enrolled nurse competency standards for practice
· Legal and ethical terms and concepts
· Answers to all knowledge questions.
· You are not required to submit an Assessment Tool cover sheet for the Knowledge Questions as you will log on to Moodle to complete this assessment.
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Assessment activity
Assessment method and location
Assessment due date
Description
Outline of evidence to be gathered
Professional Practice Assessment
This assessment task/s involves demonstration of various skills in the professional experience placement venue.
You will participate in Professional Placement as part of the Diploma of Nursing. You will be required to complete an Industry Placement Logbook throughout your placement. You will be observed in the workplace ca
ying out specific skills as outlined in the logbook.
· Completed Industry Placement Logbook including attendance sheet and professional practice assessment tasks for this unit of competency.
· Assessment cover sheet for the assessment
task with all areas duly completed by you and the assessor.
Assessment outcomes For unit of competency:
Assessments ca
y two potential outcomes for each unit of competency level, i.e. C (Competent) and NYC (Not Yet Competent). The latter outcome requires you to undergo more training and experience or provide further evidence.
On completion of the unit, if the assessor is satisfied that you have provided appropriate evidence and satisfied all requirements necessary to meet criteria in line with the Rules of Evidence, you will be awarded C (Competent). If it is considered that you failed to meet the necessary requirements, you will be awarded NYC (Not Yet Competent) and may be reassessed in accordance with the policies and procedures of EQUALS.
To be assessed as competent for this unit, you must demonstrate a satisfactory result in all assessment activities. Final assessment results are to be recorded on the Summary of Assessment form.
For assessment task:
Tasks ca
y two assessment outcomes, i.e. S (Satisfactory) and NYS (Not Yet Satisfactory). On the individual cover sheet for assessment tasks, the assessor must mark S (Satisfactory) if you have satisfactorily completed the task, submitted all necessary evidence and met the assessment criteria. If you have not satisfactorily completed the task, the evidence is insufficient and all requirements have not been met you will be marked NYS (Not Yet Satisfactory).
Re-assessment:
If, after the first attempt, you have proved to be unsuccessful at achieving competency you will be given two further opportunities for reassessment at a mutually agreed time and date. For further details, refer to EQUALS’ Re-Assessment Policy and Course Progress Policy.
Evidence criteria used to judge the quality of performance
The evidence criteria ensure the intent of the assessment tool is met and that you are able to demonstrate you have valid, sufficient, authentic and cu
ent skills and knowledge relevant to the unit. The criteria confirm the evidence provided by you:
· Directly relates to the competency being assessed
· Is enough to allow the assessor to make a valid judgement
· Is your own work
· Shows cu
ency of the skills and knowledge required.
Evidence criteria are used by an assessor to ensure consistent outcomes when:
· Checking evidence quality (i.e. the rules of evidence)
· Judging how well you performed according to the standard expected, and
· Collating evidence from multiple sources to make an overall judgement.
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Administration, recording and reporting requirements
The assessor will securely retain, and produce in full if required at audit, all completed candidate assessment items for each candidate for a period of six months from the date on which the judgement of competence for each candidate was made. EQUALS will also retain sufficient data to be able to reissue AQF certification documentation for a period of 30 years.
Where possible assessors will retain the actual piece(s) of work completed by you. The completed evidence criteria may be sufficient where it is not possible to retain your actual work. However, EQUALS will ensure that the retained evidence has enough detail to demonstrate the judgement made of your performance against the standard required.
Assessor feedback
Each assessment tool requires an assessor to provide feedback to you, both where competency has been demonstrated and where further evidence is required. Providing feedback shows fairness in the assessment process and allows you to understand why a result was awarded.
The assessor will provide feedback to you on any assessment that you have submitted. You are responsible for retaining a copy of the feedback provided, together with your submission, throughout the course.
Candidate access to records
You have the right to access your records at any time. These will be kept cu
ent and accurate and include details of participation, attendance and results. You can access your records by logging on to Moodle or can request a copy by contacting student administration or the assessor.
Support
You can contact your assessor at mutually agreed times to seek clarification on assessment information, instructions and tasks.
Reasonable adjustments
Where appropriate, reasonable adjustments will be applied by EQUALS to take into account the individual candidate’s needs. The assessor will consider your needs in the assessment process and make reasonable adjustments to accommodate you (such as providing oral rather than written assessment). However, the assessor will ensure that this doesn’t compromise the rigour of the assessment process (e.g. if there is a requirement to complete documentation in a unit of competency, oral assessment would not be appropriate).
Examples of reasonable adjustments EQUALS might make include providing:
· Accessible class rooms
· Course material in alternate formats - electronic or large print.
· Use of laptop for assessments
· Extra time or extensions for assessments
· Alternate assessment tasks
· Ergonomic chai
desk
· Use of assistive technology
· Presenting questions orally for candidates with literacy issues
Any forms of reasonable adjustment that are utilised will be documented and retained in your file.
Complaints and appeals
Any candidate who is dissatisfied with an assessment outcome may lodge a complaint. You are encouraged to firstly approach your assessor informally and discuss the issue with them. If the matter cannot be resolved, you can make a formal complaint in writing, requesting your result be reviewed. For more information, refer to EQUALS’ Assessment Policy and the Complaints and Appeals Policy and Procedures.
Assessor intervention
The assessor will:
· Ensure you are ready for assessment and defer the assessment if this is not the case.
· Provide feedback to you at the completion of the assessment.
· Participate in role play, when required, but not interfere in any way with the assessment.
· Ensure assessment activities are not harmful to you in any way. If they might impact on your safety or that of others, the assessment will be immediately stopped.
Plagiarism, cheating, collusion and assessment dishonesty
Plagiarism, cheating and collusion are considered as serious matters. Any evidence that you have participated in plagiarism, cheating and collusion will be treated on a case by case basis. Consequences for candidates found to have engaged in these practices may include being deemed Not Yet Satisfactory for that assessment or Not Yet Competent in the unit. You may also be excluded from the course. For more information, refer to EQUALS’ Academic Misconduct Policy and Procedure, available to view here: https:
www.equals.edu.au/policies
Competency based assessments Assessment task 1 – Knowledge questions
Context of assessment:
· This assessment needs to be conducted in your own time as part of your self-paced learning. You need to undertake the knowledge questions at home (and/or during class time, if time permits).
· You must submit the completed knowledge answers individually and plagiarism, collusion and cheating will not be tolerated.
Planning the assessment:
· Time allowed for assessment is 5 - 6 hours. This is a guide only and you may be allowed more or less time to complete assessment tasks.
· A mutually agreeable time will be set by the assessor to provide feedback to you.
· You will be advised of this knowledge questions assessment during session 1. All questions are to be answered by the designated due date.
Required resources
· Computer with internet connection to access online resources.
· Log in credentials to access the Moodle platform.
· Textbook reference:
· Raghunathan, K XXXXXXXXXXChapter 2 Professional nursing practice – legal and ethical frameworks. In Koutoukidis, G, Stainton, K & Hughson, J XXXXXXXXXXTa
ner's nursing care. (7th ed.). Elsevier, China.
· Website reference:
· Australasian Legal Information Institute (n.d). Home page. Retrieved from http:
www.austlii.edu.au
· Australian Government (n.d). Federal Register of Legislation. Retrieved from https:
www.legislation.gov.au
· Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care XXXXXXXXXXThe Australian Open Disclosure Framework. Retrieved from https:
www.safetyandquality.gov.au/our-work/open- disclosure/the-open-disclosure-framework