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Provide advanced care and maintenance of anaesthetic equipment

Provide advanced care and maintenance of anaesthetic equipment

Unit of competency
National Code
HLTAN506C
State Code
D5757
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
25/03/2011
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
01/08/2011
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
01/08/2011
Nominal Hours
97
Description
DescriptorThis unit describes the knowledge and skills required to provide care and maintenance for anaesthetic and monitoring equipmentIt includes provision of structured evaluation in conjunction with the anaesthetist, using agreed criteria and recommendations for anaesthetic equipment being considered for purchaseThis unit also covers planned maintenance, orientating staff to equipment and evaluating equipment for purchase
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Conduct daily care and maintenance
  • 1.1 Perform safety checks in accordance with organisation policies and procedures, manufacturer's guidelines and current standards
  • 1.2 Ensure anaesthetic equipment is functioning correctly
  • 1.3 Identify and correct anaesthetic equipment problems
  • 1.4 Report hazardous, damaged or faulty equipment and arrange repairs
  • 1.5 Clean anaesthetic equipment in accordance with organisation policies and procedures and manufacturer's recommendations
  • 1.6 Disassemble and clean anaesthetic equipment accordance with organisation policies and procedures and manufacturer's recommendations
  • 1.7 Dispose of disposable/single use items in accordance with waste management policies, manufacturer's recommendations and infection control policies
2. Implement planned maintenance
  • 2.1 Identify maintenance procedures and appropriate documentation
  • 2.2 Maintain anaesthetic and monitoring equipment in accordance with organisation policies and procedures, relevant standards and manufacturer's guidelines
  • 2.3 Complete regular servicing in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations
  • 2.4 Complete documentation of maintenance
  • 2.5 Review maintenance records and update in accordance with organisation policies and procedures
3. Arrange required repairs of anaesthetic equipment
  • 3.1 Identify anaesthetic equipment faults and label anaesthetic equipment
  • 3.2 Complete documentation in accordance with organisation policies and procedures
  • 3.3 Complete anaesthetic equipment repairs in accordance with organisation policies and procedures and manufacturer's instructions
4. Orientate staff to anaesthetic and monitoring equipment
  • 4.1 Provide instruction on anaesthetic equipment operation to staff as required
  • 4.2 Provide in-service training on anaesthetic equipment operation as required
5. Evaluate anaesthetic and monitoring equipment for purchase
  • 5.1 Conduct evaluations of anaesthetic equipment being considered for trialling or purchase in consultation with the anaesthetist, where appropriate and using agreed criteria in accordance with organisation policies and procedures
  • 5.2 Provide recommendations for purchase
  • 5.3 Provide feedback to companies on products under development, as requested
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
C9065 HLTAN506B Provide advanced care and maintenance of anaesthetic equipment Unit of competency
C6582 HLTAN6A Provide care and maintenance of anaesthetic and monitoring equipment Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
WD056 HLTAN506D Provide advanced care and maintenance of anaesthetic equipment Unit of competency
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