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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY |
REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: |
Develop and implement unit philosophy, vision, mission, goals, policy and procedures for nursing care provision and personnel management within a health care unit |
SAQA US ID | UNIT STANDARD TITLE | |||
252172 | Develop and implement unit philosophy, vision, mission, goals, policy and procedures for nursing care provision and personnel management within a health care unit | |||
ORIGINATOR | ||||
SGB Nursing | ||||
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY | ||||
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FIELD | SUBFIELD | |||
Field 09 - Health Sciences and Social Services | Preventive Health | |||
ABET BAND | UNIT STANDARD TYPE | PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL | NQF LEVEL | CREDITS |
Undefined | Regular | Level 7 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L7 | 6 |
REGISTRATION STATUS | REGISTRATION START DATE | REGISTRATION END DATE | SAQA DECISION NUMBER | |
Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2018-07-01 | 2023-06-30 | SAQA 06120/18 | |
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT | LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT | |||
2024-06-30 | 2027-06-30 |
In all of the tables in this document, both the pre-2009 NQF Level and the NQF Level is shown. In the text (purpose statements, qualification rules, etc), any references to NQF Levels are to the pre-2009 levels unless specifically stated otherwise. |
This unit standard does not replace any other unit standard and is not replaced by any other unit standard. |
PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD |
This qualification will enable the nurse to function as a clinically focused, service orientated, independent registered professional nurse, who is able to render comprehensive care across all spheres of health, as determined by the appropriate legislative framework. The qualifying learner will apply evidence-based research to enhance nursing practice.
This unit standard will recognise the essential knowledge and skills required to develop and implement unit philosophy, vision, mission, goals, policy and procedures for nursing care provision and personnel management. People credited with this unit standard are able to: |
LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING |
The credit calculation is based on the assumption that learners are already competent in terms of the following outcomes or areas of learning when starting to learn towards this unit standard:
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UNIT STANDARD RANGE |
Specific range statements are provided in the body of the unit standard where they apply to particular specific outcomes or assessment criteria.
The following scope and context applies to the whole unit standard: |
Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 |
Demonstrate understanding of the philosophy and policy framework from which organisational and programme direction derives. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
The vision and mission of the health service and/or unit are analysed in terms of their underpinning philosophy, values and imperatives. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
The relationship between the vision and mission of the service and/or unit and its empowering legislation and policy framework is identified and discussed in terms of relevance and compliance. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
The vision and mission are confirmed to be consistent with the overall aim of nursing and health care, as articulated in policy guidelines and current legislation. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Policy and legislation includes:
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ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
A review of the key activities of the unit programme confirms that its operations are consistent with its key purpose as expressed in the vision and mission statement. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 |
Audit existing organisational and programme procedures. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
The unit and/or programme is located within the nursing and health care field in terms of its key purpose and focus, and proposed scope of work. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
Current policies and procedures are evaluated for their fit with the key purpose and the underlying philosophy of the unit and/or programme, its role in nursing and health care, as well as consistency with current philosophies of nursing and health care provision. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
Service delivery is evaluated in terms of vision and mission and success in meeting expectations of health care users. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Services include:
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ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
Deviations in service delivery from expected standards are identified, and evaluated against the procedures guiding delivery. Procedures which do not support delivery are marked for revision. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 |
The purpose of each procedure is identified with respect to the delivery of nursing and health care services to meet policy intentions. Procedures are tested by gathering evidence that they are used, understood, and applied to influence the quality of practice on a daily basis. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 |
Procedures are evaluated for their usefulness in promoting quality service delivery. Evaluation is based on evidence of compliance gathered. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Evaluation includes:
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ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 |
Evaluation includes an assessment of the familiarity of people within the organisation with procedures, and the extent of organisational training in, as well as implementation and review of procedures. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 8 |
The audit is inclusive of all stakeholders, in line with participative approaches in nursing and health care. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 9 |
Recommendations for the revision of procedures, or policy guidelines, are appropriate in terms of specific intentions and overall key purpose, and are supported by evidence gathered during the audit. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 |
Update and/or develop procedures to guide nursing and health care. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
Health care unit activities and/or areas of service delivery requiring new or revised procedures are examined, and the process noted in terms of key steps, sequence, and critical moments. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
The process of service delivery is explored with role players in terms of logic, sequence, effectiveness, time, cost, waste, and alternatives, and the need for a procedure in this area confirmed. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
Areas for improvement are identified and discussed, and suggestions for improvement recorded. Own research establishes evidence-based practice standards and criteria, according to the identified activities and patient care needs of the health care unit, for possible inclusion in the revised procedure. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
Procedures are revised in light of role player input and research. Agreed revisions are consistent with policy, and likely to improve delivery. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 |
Procedures are written in clear, logical and unambiguous terms, and at a level appropriate to the target audience. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 |
Implement policy and procedures in a health care unit. |
OUTCOME RANGE |
Policies and procedures include:
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ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
Nursing care in the unit is monitored against the set practice standards. Deviations from expected standards are identified and corrective actions are appropriate to the circumstances and relevant policies and procedures. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
Staffing of the health care unit is consistent with the agreed nurse-patient ratio norms in institutional policies and procedures, and work allocation is appropriate to the competence of individual staff members. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
Staff development programmes are implemented in terms of institutional policies and procedures. Programmes ensure the competence and development of staff to institutional requirements. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Programmes include:
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SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5 |
Monitor and review procedures. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
Own role with respect to the monitoring and review process is clearly articulated with reference to responsibility, available resources, authority and accountability. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
Key performance indicators are identified, and success criteria articulated for monitoring purposes. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
Data, systematically gathered against criteria as per the established schedule, is analysed as a basis for recommendations on continuous improvement to health care unit service delivery. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
Data gathering mechanisms are inclusive of all stakeholders, within organisational constraints. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 |
Recommendations for improvements to policy and/or procedures are supported by evidence gathered, consistent with health care practice, and likely to promote improved service delivery. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 |
Recommendations are reflected in revisions to policy and/or procedures. |
UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS |
UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE |
The following essential embedded knowledge will be assessed through assessment of the specific outcomes in terms of the stipulated assessment criteria. Candidates are unlikely to achieve all the specific outcomes, to the standards described in the assessment criteria, without knowledge of the listed embedded knowledge. This means that for the most part, the possession or lack of the knowledge can be directly inferred from the quality of the candidate's performance. Where direct assessment of knowledge is required, assessment criteria have been included in the body of the unit standard.
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UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME |
N/A |
UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES |
N/A |
Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING |
Identify and solve problems and make decisions using critical and creative thinking.
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UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING |
Work effectively with others as members of a team, group, organisation or community.
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UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING |
Organise and manage themselves and their activities responsibly and effectively.
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UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING |
Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information.
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UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING |
Communicate effectively, using visual, mathematical and/or language skills in the modes of oral and/or written presentations.
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UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE |
Use science and technology effectively and critically showing responsibility towards the environment and health of others.
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UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING |
Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems by recognising that problem-solving contexts do not exist in isolation.
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UNIT STANDARD ASSESSOR CRITERIA |
N/A |
REREGISTRATION HISTORY |
As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this unit standard was Reregistered in 2012; 2015. |
UNIT STANDARD NOTES |
Notes to Assessors:
Assessors should keep the following general principles in mind when designing and conducting assessments against this unit standard: The following particular issues should be taken into consideration when assessing against this unit standard: Definition of Terms: |
QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: |
ID | QUALIFICATION TITLE | PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL | NQF LEVEL | STATUS | END DATE | PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY | |
Core | 59257 | Bachelor of Nursing | Level 7 | NQF Level 08 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual |
PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS UNIT STANDARD: |
This information shows the current accreditations (i.e. those not past their accreditation end dates), and is the most complete record available to SAQA as of today. Some Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionaries have a lag in their recording systems for provider accreditation, in turn leading to a lag in notifying SAQA of all the providers that they have accredited to offer qualifications and unit standards, as well as any extensions to accreditation end dates. The relevant Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionary should be notified if a record appears to be missing from here. |
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All qualifications and part qualifications registered on the National Qualifications Framework are public property. Thus the only payment that can be made for them is for service and reproduction. It is illegal to sell this material for profit. If the material is reproduced or quoted, the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) should be acknowledged as the source. |