Community-based Services  ·  Level 4
Child Welfare Programmes
Chapter 5: Document home based care activity outcomes
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Chapter Practical Activities

Practical 1: Recording patient vital signs during home based care

Community-based Services · Level 4
Child Welfare Programmes
PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT
TIME: 4 HOURS
⬇ PDFCandidate Instructions (Candidate Tool)

Type: Individual

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATE:
1.  You are required to perform the following task:
i.  Measure and accurately record the blood pressure (mmHg), body temperature (°C), pulse rate (beats per minute), and oxygen saturation (%) of a simulated patient during home based care.
2.  You have been provided with the following resources for the practical task:
Tools & EquipmentMaterials
Digital Blood Pressure MonitorPatient Vital Signs Recording Form
Digital ThermometerBallpoint Pen
Pulse OximeterAlcohol Swabs
StethoscopeDisposable Gloves
Watch with second hand or digital timer
⬇ PDFResources Required (Cutting List)
S/NItemQuantity
1Digital Blood Pressure Monitor1 Pc per Candidate
2Digital Thermometer1 Pc per Candidate
3Pulse Oximeter1 Pc per Candidate
4Stethoscope1 Pc per Candidate
5Patient Vital Signs Recording Form1 Pc per Candidate
6Ballpoint Pen1 Pc per Candidate
7Alcohol Swabs5 Pcs per Candidate
8Watch with second hand or digital timer1 Pc per Candidate
9Disposable Gloves2 Pairs per Candidate
10Simulated Patient (manikin or volunteer)1 Pc per Candidate
⬇ PDFAssessor Guide
Items to be EvaluatedMarks AvailableMarks ObtainedComments
TASK 1: Preparation and PPE
Candidate washes hands or uses sanitizer before procedure
(Award 1 mark for correct hand hygiene)
1
Candidate dons disposable gloves correctly
(Award 1 mark for proper glove use)
1
Sub-Total2
TASK 2: Measuring Vital Signs
Candidate uses alcohol swab to clean digital thermometer probe before use
(Award 1 mark for proper cleaning of equipment)
1
Candidate measures body temperature correctly using digital thermometer
(Award up to 3 marks for correct placement, timing, and reading)
3
Candidate measures blood pressure using digital monitor correctly
(Award up to 4 marks for cuff placement, operation, and reading)
4
Candidate measures pulse rate manually or with pulse oximeter correctly
(Award up to 3 marks for correct method and timing)
3
Candidate measures oxygen saturation using pulse oximeter correctly
(Award up to 3 marks for correct sensor placement and reading)
3
Candidate maintains patient comfort and explains procedure
(Award 2 marks for clear communication and patient care)
2
Sub-Total16
TASK 3: Recording and Documentation
Candidate records all vital signs accurately on the Patient Vital Signs Recording Form
(Award up to 4 marks for accuracy and completeness)
4
Candidate signs and dates the recording form correctly
(Award 1 mark for proper signature and date)
1
Sub-Total5
TASK 4: Post-Procedure Hygiene and Equipment Care
Candidate cleans and stores equipment properly after use
(Award 2 marks for correct cleaning and storage)
2
Candidate disposes of gloves and swabs safely
(Award 1 mark for proper disposal)
1
Sub-Total3
PRODUCT CHECKLIST
All vital signs recorded match simulated patient’s readings within accepted tolerance (±5 mmHg for BP, ±0.2°C for temperature, ±3 bpm for pulse, ±2% for oxygen saturation)
(Award 8 marks for accuracy of recorded values)
8
Patient Vital Signs Recording Form is complete, legible, and signed
(Award 4 marks for neatness, completeness, and signature)
4
Sub-Total12
GRAND TOTAL38
ASSESSMENT OUTCOME:   ☐ Competent    ☐ Not Yet Competent (competent if at least 50%)

Practical 2: Complete home based care visit report form for a patient

Community-based Services · Level 4
Child Welfare Programmes
PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT
TIME: 4 HOURS
⬇ PDFCandidate Instructions (Candidate Tool)

Type: Individual

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATE:
1.  You are required to perform the following task:
i.  Fill out a standardized home based care visit report form accurately and completely based on the provided patient interaction data.
2.  You have been provided with the following resources for the practical task:
Tools & EquipmentMaterials
PenStandardized Home Based Care Visit Report Form
Patient interaction data sheet
⬇ PDFResources Required (Cutting List)
S/NItemQuantity
1Standardized Home Based Care Visit Report Form1 Pc per Candidate
2Pen1 Pc per Candidate
3Patient interaction data sheet1 Pc per Candidate
⬇ PDFAssessor Guide
Items to be EvaluatedMarks AvailableMarks ObtainedComments
TASK 1: Document patient identification details
Checks and records full patient name as per data sheet
(Award 2 marks for correctly recording full patient name, zero if omitted or incorrect)
2
Records patient age and gender accurately
(Award 2 marks for correct age and gender details, zero if incomplete or wrong)
2
Notes patient address and contact details correctly
(Award 2 marks for complete and accurate address/contact details)
2
Sub-Total6
TASK 2: Document clinical observations and care provided
Records vital signs (temperature, pulse, respiration) accurately from data sheet
(Award 3 marks for all vital signs recorded correctly)
3
Notes symptoms and complaints as reported by patient
(Award 3 marks for complete and clear symptoms documentation)
3
Documents care interventions provided during the visit
(Award 3 marks for listing all care activities performed)
3
Sub-Total9
TASK 3: Record follow-up plan and referrals
Specifies next visit date or follow-up action correctly
(Award 2 marks for specifying clear follow-up date/action)
2
Records any referrals made with reasons
(Award 2 marks for clear and justified referral notes)
2
Signs and dates the report form legibly
(Award 2 marks for legible signature and date)
2
Sub-Total6
PRODUCT CHECKLIST
Completeness and accuracy of the filled home based care visit report form
(Award up to 9 marks for fully completed, accurate, and neatly filled form)
9
Sub-Total9
GRAND TOTAL30
ASSESSMENT OUTCOME:   ☐ Competent    ☐ Not Yet Competent (competent if at least 50%)
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