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Apply infection control policies and procedures in laundry operations
Apply infection control policies and procedures in laundry operations
Unit of competency
National Code
LMTLA2011A
LMTLA2011A
State Code
W7374
W7374
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
11/11/2010
Field of Education
039999 - Engineering And Related Technologies, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
11/11/2010
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit covers the skills and knowledge required to ensure that laundry operations comply with infection control policies and procedures.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Collect and sort linen in accordance with organisational guidelines
- 1.1 Appropriate personal protective equipment is worn and/or used when handling soiled linen
- 1.2 Waste is segregated, contained, stored and
- transported according to organisational policy and
- procedures
- 1.3 Waste is disposed of safely according to
- established organisational and legislative requirements
- 1.4 Linen is sorted according to cleaning requirements
- 1.5 Required documentation is completed
2. Clean and disinfect equipment and surfaces
- 2.1 Appropriate cleaning products, disinfectants and
- cleaning equipment are selected, prepared and used to clean
- and disinfect equipment and surfaces in
- accordance with infection control guidelines and
- scheduled cleaning routines
- 2.2 Standard precautions are practised, including the
- use of personal protective clothing and equipment
- 2.3 Organisational infection control policy and
- procedures are followed
- 2.4 OH&S practices are followed
- 2.5 Equipment is correctly stored in accordance with
- organisational procedures
3. Maintain personal hygiene
- 3.1 Standard and additional infection control
- procedures are used when required
- 3.2 Cleanliness of work clothes is maintained
- 3.3 Personal hygiene is maintained
- 3.4 Open-skin areas on self are covered with an
- occlusive dressing
- 3.5 Hand washing procedures are correctly followed
- according to the organisation's infection control
- policy and procedures
- 3.6 Appropriate protective clothing is checked prior to use, and worn correctly according to the organisation's infection control policy and procedures
- 3.7 Where appropriate, one way work flows from
- clean to dirty zones are adhered to
- 3.8 Immunisation is undertaken in accordance with
- organisational policy
4. Identify and respond to infection risks
- 4.1 Awareness of common infection risks in own
- workplace is maintained
- 4.2 Infection risks are identified and appropriate
- response implemented within own role and
- responsibility to maintain a clean environment
- 4.3 Situations that pose an infection risk are
- responded to appropriately in accordance with
- organisational policy and procedures
- 4.4 Appropriate signs are placed as and where
- appropriate
- 4.5 Personal protective clothing is used in accordance
- with standard precautions
- 4.6 Risk control and risk containment procedures are
- followed for specific risks when required
- 4.7 Spillages are removed in accordance with
- organisational policy and procedure
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. Bold italicised wording, if used in the Performance Criteria, is detailed below. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs if the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts.
All work must comply with relevant Federal and State or Territory legislative or regulatory requirements.
Waste may include
clinical and related wastes
cytotoxic waste
sharps
radioactive waste
general waste
food wastes
human or animal tissue
hazardous substances
Waste may be transported or
contained in
lockable bins
special containers
trolley
bags
suitable vehicle
Disposal requirements may be
determined by government, including local government requirements
determined by organisational policy
landfill
flushing into sewerage system
incineration
licensed microwave disinfection
Cleaning equipment may
include
buckets
mops and brushes
mechanical cleaning equipment
Infection control guidelines may include
organisation's infection control policy and
procedure manual
standard and additional precautions
codes of practice
relevant Australian standards
national health and medical research council guidelines
local government ordinances
material safety data sheets for chemical use
food safety plan
Personal protective clothing may include
eye and face protection
gloves
impermeable gowns
masks
hair protection or covering
overshoes or safety footwear
aprons
OH&S practices
OH&S practices must include hazard identification and control, risk assessment and implementation of risk reduction measures specific to the tasks described by this unit, and may include:
manual handling techniques
standard operating procedures
personal protective equipment
safe materials handling
taking of rest breaks
ergonomic arrangement of workplaces
following marked walkways
safe storage of equipment
housekeeping
reporting accidents and incidents
other OH&S practices relevant to the job and enterprise
Infection risks may include
sharps
waste
human waste and human tissue
body fluids
personal contact with infectious patients
stagnant water
stock including food which has passed 'used-by' dates
animals, insects and vermin
incorrect concentration of disinfectants and chemicals
Appropriate responses to infection risks may
include
incident reporting
cleaning
removal of waste or spillage
following standard and additional precautions
containment or elimination of the risk
using personal protective clothing and equipment
following specified organisational procedures
seeking advice from or reporting to an appropriate person
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the Performance Criteria, is detailed below. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs if the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts.
All work must comply with relevant Federal and State or Territory legislative or regulatory requirements.
Waste may include
clinical and related wastes
cytotoxic waste
sharps
radioactive waste
general waste
food wastes
human or animal tissue
hazardous substances
Waste may be transported or
contained in
lockable bins
special containers
trolley
bags
suitable vehicle
Disposal requirements may be
determined by government, including local government requirements
determined by organisational policy
landfill
flushing into sewerage system
incineration
licensed microwave disinfection
Cleaning equipment may
include
buckets
mops and brushes
mechanical cleaning equipment
Infection control guidelines may include
organisation's infection control policy and
procedure manual
standard and additional precautions
codes of practice
relevant Australian standards
national health and medical research council guidelines
local government ordinances
material safety data sheets for chemical use
food safety plan
Personal protective clothing may include
eye and face protection
gloves
impermeable gowns
masks
hair protection or covering
overshoes or safety footwear
aprons
OH&S practices
OH&S practices must include hazard identification and control, risk assessment and implementation of risk reduction measures specific to the tasks described by this unit, and may include:
manual handling techniques
standard operating procedures
personal protective equipment
safe materials handling
taking of rest breaks
ergonomic arrangement of workplaces
following marked walkways
safe storage of equipment
housekeeping
reporting accidents and incidents
other OH&S practices relevant to the job and enterprise
Infection risks may include
sharps
waste
human waste and human tissue
body fluids
personal contact with infectious patients
stagnant water
stock including food which has passed 'used-by' dates
animals, insects and vermin
incorrect concentration of disinfectants and chemicals
Appropriate responses to infection risks may
include
incident reporting
cleaning
removal of waste or spillage
following standard and additional precautions
containment or elimination of the risk
using personal protective clothing and equipment
following specified organisational procedures
seeking advice from or reporting to an appropriate person
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 the Training Package.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Demonstrates skills and knowledge to:
comply with organisation's infection control
policy as it relates to specific work roles, safe waste handling and management procedures
apply personal hygiene and environmental practices
Consistently applies skills and knowledge when:
organising work
completing tasks
identifying improvements
using workplace practices
using OH&S practices
recording and reporting accidents and incidents
assessing operational readiness of equipment used and work processes
recognising and adapting to cultural differences in the workplace, including modes of behaviour and interactions
completing work systematically with attention to detail without damage to goods and equipment
Context and specific resources for assessment
Assessment may occur on the job or in an appropriately simulated environment and requires access to work areas, materials and equipment and to information on workplace practices and OH&S practices.
Guidance information for assessment
This unit may be assessed independently or in combination with other relevant units.
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 the Training Package.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Demonstrates skills and knowledge to:
comply with organisation's infection control
policy as it relates to specific work roles, safe waste handling and management procedures
apply personal hygiene and environmental practices
Consistently applies skills and knowledge when:
organising work
completing tasks
identifying improvements
using workplace practices
using OH&S practices
recording and reporting accidents and incidents
assessing operational readiness of equipment used and work processes
recognising and adapting to cultural differences in the workplace, including modes of behaviour and interactions
completing work systematically with attention to detail without damage to goods and equipment
Context and specific resources for assessment
Assessment may occur on the job or in an appropriately simulated environment and requires access to work areas, materials and equipment and to information on workplace practices and OH&S practices.
Guidance information for assessment
This unit may be assessed independently or in combination with other relevant units.
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAV46 | MSTLA2001 | Apply infection control policies and procedures in laundry operations | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W364 | LMT21407 | Certificate II in Laundry Operations | Qualification |
| W895 | LMT31110 | Certificate III in Laundry Operations | Qualification |
| W898 | LMT21410 | Certificate II in Laundry Operations | Qualification |
| W897 | LMT40810 | Certificate IV in Laundry Operations and Supervision | Qualification |