Unit of competency Outline
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Collect and manage linen stock at user-location
Collect and manage linen stock at user-location
Unit of competency
National Code
HLTMS201D
HLTMS201D
State Code
WD188
WD188
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
25/07/2012
Field of Education
089901 - Purchasing, Warehousing And Distribution
Original Release Date
25/07/2012
Nominal Hours
15
Description
DescriptorThis unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to collect soiled linen from user-locations, deliver soiled linen to a designated holding area, distribute clean linen and maintain economic linen stock levels at user-locations
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Collect soiled linen
- 1.1 Collect soiled linen periodically from user locations
- 1.2 Replace soiled linen bags according to organisation procedures
- 1.3 Transport soiled linen to designated holding are using appropriate equipment and safe handling techniques
- 1.4 Carry out work to minimise risk of cross contamination and in compliance with WHS policy and procedures
- 1.5 Identify and report hazards to supervisor
- 1.6 Follow appropriate procedures for dealing with accidents, including sharp injuries
2. Distribute clean linen
- 2.1 Transport clean linen to user locations using appropriate equipment and safe handling techniques
- 2.2 Re-stock linen to ensure adequate supply for users
- 2.3 Rotate linen stock and return old stock for reprocessing
3. Maintain linen stock levels
- 3.1 Maintain optimum stock levels to ensure productivity and linen is available
- 3.2 Consult with others where necessary about linen supplies
- 3.3 Requisition linen to meet pre-determined quantity levels
- 3.4 Maintain storage and security of linen according to organisation requirements
- 3.5 Maintain linen stock records according to organisation requirements
- 3.6 Participate in stock takes, if required
RANGE STATEMENT
The Range Statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts.
User locations may include but is not limited to
Hospital
Aged care facility
Residential accommodation
Operating theatre
Day surgery centre
Sterilising service
Dwelling
Professional rooms
Clinic
Community service facility
Hazards may include but are not limited to
Exposure to heat
Sharp objects
Potentially infectious linen
Sharps
Foreign objects
Equipment may include but is not limited to:
Linen trolleys of various sizes
Linen bags
Baskets
Bins
Organisation procedures may include but is not limited to::
Linen stock delivery, inventory management and stock rotation
Collection locations and procedures
Standard work practice for safe handling of soiled linen
Use of protective clothing
Notification of hazards and incidents
Data recording (manual or electronic)
Security and safe storage of clean and soiled linen
Consultation/Liaison may be required with:
Management representative at user-location eg Nursing Unit Manager
Linen supplier
Customer/s
Maintenance of optimum stock levels may include:
Review of imprest levels for each linen item
Assessment of user requirements based on past and expected utilisation of linen
Minimisation of stock holdings
Sources of information/documents may include
Customer/s
Requisition dockets or forms
Imprest system documentation
Stock lists
User-location management representative
Australian standards, infection control and quality standards
Linen storage modes may include:
Shelving
Racks
Trolleys
Cupboards
Linen bags
The Range Statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts.
User locations may include but is not limited to
Hospital
Aged care facility
Residential accommodation
Operating theatre
Day surgery centre
Sterilising service
Dwelling
Professional rooms
Clinic
Community service facility
Hazards may include but are not limited to
Exposure to heat
Sharp objects
Potentially infectious linen
Sharps
Foreign objects
Equipment may include but is not limited to:
Linen trolleys of various sizes
Linen bags
Baskets
Bins
Organisation procedures may include but is not limited to::
Linen stock delivery, inventory management and stock rotation
Collection locations and procedures
Standard work practice for safe handling of soiled linen
Use of protective clothing
Notification of hazards and incidents
Data recording (manual or electronic)
Security and safe storage of clean and soiled linen
Consultation/Liaison may be required with:
Management representative at user-location eg Nursing Unit Manager
Linen supplier
Customer/s
Maintenance of optimum stock levels may include:
Review of imprest levels for each linen item
Assessment of user requirements based on past and expected utilisation of linen
Minimisation of stock holdings
Sources of information/documents may include
Customer/s
Requisition dockets or forms
Imprest system documentation
Stock lists
User-location management representative
Australian standards, infection control and quality standards
Linen storage modes may include:
Shelving
Racks
Trolleys
Cupboards
Linen bags
EVIDENCE GUIDE
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate this competency unit:
The individual being assessed must provide evidence of specified essential knowledge as well as skills
Consistency of performance should be demonstrated over the required range of situations relevant to the workplace
Context of and specific resources for assessment:
Assessment should replicate workplace conditions as far as possible
Simulations may be used to represent workplace conditions as closely as possible. Acceptable simulation requires:
safe and efficient collection of soiled linen
management of stock levels at user locations
consultation with relevant people at the user location
Resources essential for assessment include:
access to relevant workplace or appropriately simulated environment where assessment can ta
organisation mission statement, strategic and business plan
relevant policies and procedures manuals
other documentation relevant to the work context such as, organisation charts, floor plans, instructions for the use of equipment
Specific instructions for staff
Method of assessment
Observation in the workplace (if possible)
Written assignments/projects or questioning should be used to assess knowledge
Case study and scenario as a basis for discussion of issues and strategies to contribute to best practice.
Questioning
Access and equity considerations:
All workers in the health industry should be aware of access and equity issues in relation to their own area of work
All workers should develop their ability to work in a culturally diverse environment
In recognition of particular health issues facing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, workers should be aware of cultural, historical and current issues impacting on health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
Assessors and trainers must take into account relevant access and equity issues, in particular relating to factors impacting on health of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients and communities
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate this competency unit:
The individual being assessed must provide evidence of specified essential knowledge as well as skills
Consistency of performance should be demonstrated over the required range of situations relevant to the workplace
Context of and specific resources for assessment:
Assessment should replicate workplace conditions as far as possible
Simulations may be used to represent workplace conditions as closely as possible. Acceptable simulation requires:
safe and efficient collection of soiled linen
management of stock levels at user locations
consultation with relevant people at the user location
Resources essential for assessment include:
access to relevant workplace or appropriately simulated environment where assessment can ta
organisation mission statement, strategic and business plan
relevant policies and procedures manuals
other documentation relevant to the work context such as, organisation charts, floor plans, instructions for the use of equipment
Specific instructions for staff
Method of assessment
Observation in the workplace (if possible)
Written assignments/projects or questioning should be used to assess knowledge
Case study and scenario as a basis for discussion of issues and strategies to contribute to best practice.
Questioning
Access and equity considerations:
All workers in the health industry should be aware of access and equity issues in relation to their own area of work
All workers should develop their ability to work in a culturally diverse environment
In recognition of particular health issues facing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, workers should be aware of cultural, historical and current issues impacting on health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
Assessors and trainers must take into account relevant access and equity issues, in particular relating to factors impacting on health of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients and communities
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D8328 | HLTMS201C | Collect and manage linen stock at user-location | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AVZ68 | HLTHSS006 | Collect and manage linen stock at user-location | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J052 | HLT21212 | Certificate II in Health Support Services | Qualification |