Assessment Requirements for HLTINF007 Implement and monitor infection prevention and control standards, policies and procedures

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Assessment Requirements for HLTINF007 Implement and monitor infection prevention and control standards, policies and procedures

Modification History

Not applicable.

Performance Evidence

Evidence of the ability to complete tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit in the context of the job role, and:

implement and monitor infection prevention and control standards, policy and procedures for at least one work area and at least one group of workers, incorporating:

explaining infection prevention and control standards, policies and procedures in relation to work practices to the work group

using communication techniques to confirm understanding and address individual requirements within the group

identify work procedures and practices to reduce an identified infection risk on two separate risk occasions based on information from:

review of infection and control measures in the work setting

investigation of the infectious risk or event

application of the hierarchy of control to minimise the identified risk.

Knowledge Evidence

Demonstrated knowledge required to complete the tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit:

key requirements of the infection and prevention control regulation and standards:

statutory requirements including Commonwealth, state and territory legislation

current National infection prevention and control standards and guidelines

manufacturer instructions

roles and responsibilities in work settings related to infection prevention and control

types of infectious risks in the work environment and associated management to prevent and reduce harm

causes of infection, including:

classifications of microorganisms – bacteria, viruses, fungi, parasites

process of colonisation, infection and disease

transmission of infectious agents as per the chain of infection including:

infectious agent:

degree of pathogen exposure

reservoir:

people, animals and birds

other vectors

blood and body fluids

food, water and soil

waste

portal of exit

transmission:

direct contact including contact, droplet and airborne

indirect contact including surface or object contamination, penetrating injuries and vectors (animal, insect or parasite)

portal of entry

susceptible hosts:

factors that increase susceptibility to infection

personal hygiene practices:

personal care and cleanliness

use of clean clothing or uniform

management and laundering of work clothing

not attending work when ill

safe respiratory and cough etiquette

principles of hand hygiene:

hand care, including guidelines on maintaining intact skin, fingernails and jewellery or watches

hand hygiene procedures:

identifying when hand hygiene is required

identifying correct hand hygiene product

hand hygiene technique

procedure for applying alcohol-based hand rub

when to perform hand hygiene with soap and water rather than alcohol-based hand rub

precautions where there are breaks in the skin or skin conditions

the 5 moments of hand hygiene

safe and effective use of different types and grades of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including

masks

gloves

protective eyewear and face shields

gowns and aprons

techniques and sequence for applying, fitting and removing PPE

preventing contamination while applying, wearing and removing PPE

safe disposal of PPE after use

cleaning procedures:

routine environment and equipment cleaning

enhanced cleaning

reprocessing of reusable equipment or instruments

managing a blood or body fluid spill

management of linen and clothing

principles of asepsis relevant to the job role

waste management procedures:

disposal of general waste

safe handling and disposal of contaminated waste

safe handling and disposal of sharps

organisational policies and procedures for:

recording and documenting risks and incidents

reporting risks and incidents

parties to whom reports may be made:

supervisor

general practitioner

health care professional

carer

responsible person

responsible authority

management of work processes used to prevent and control infection:

identification

assessment

monitoring

reporting processes

training requirements

infection risks and control measures specific to the work setting and related work processes including those for exposure incidents

hierarchy of control measures, from most to least preferred, and its application to infection prevention and control:

elimination

substitution

isolation

engineering controls

administrative control

personal protective equipment.

Assessment Conditions

Skills must be demonstrated in the workplace with the addition of simulations and scenarios where the full range of contexts and situations cannot be provided in the workplace or may occur only rarely.

Assessment must ensure use of suitable facilities, equipment and resources, including:

national standards and guidelines for infection prevention and control and hand hygiene

relevant Commonwealth state or territory legislation and industry frameworks

organisational infection prevention and control policies and procedures

personal protective equipment

hand hygiene facilities and equipment

personal protective equipment

waste and waste disposal equipment

areas, equipment and supplies for cleaning

modelling of work operating conditions, including:

interaction with a work group

presence of real or simulated risks, hazards and infection prevention and control problems to which the learner responds.

Assessors must satisfy the Standards for Registered Training Organisations’ requirements for assessors.

Links

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=ced1390f-48d9-4ab0-bd50-b015e5485705