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Manage availability and effectiveness of reusable medical devices

Manage availability and effectiveness of reusable medical devices

Unit of competency
National Code
HLTSTE407B
State Code
D8515
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
15/11/2011
Field of Education
019909 - Laboratory Technology
Original Release Date
15/11/2011
Nominal Hours
60
Description
DescriptorThis unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to ensure that reusable medical equipment and devices are maintained at a high operational and readiness standard The worker is required to ensure that all equipment is in good working order and compliant with AS/NZS 4187 and TGA Guidelines to meet demand
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Maintain and monitor stock levels of reusable medical devices and packing material
  • 1.1 Maintain a record of usage and longevity trends
  • 1.2 Determine stock requirements against usage trends, availability, predicted longevity of medical equipment devices according to AS/NZS 4187 and organisation policies and guidelines
  • 1.3 Monitor quality of stock and storage condition, including temperature, light, humidity, pest control and stock organisation, and in compliance with AS/NZS4187
  • 1.4 Check the quality of new reusable medical devices and packaging material at time of delivery
  • 1.5 Replenish stocks of reusable medical devices and packaging material in order to meet demand
  • 1.6 Maintain a record of stock usage
2. Manage maintenance of reusable medical devices
  • 2.1 Maintain a routine maintenance schedule where appropriate and in compliance with AS/NZS 4187, organisation requirements and manufacturers' guidelines
  • 2.2 Facilitate routine maintenance of all reusable medical devices according to AS/NZS 4187, organisation policies and procedures and manufacturers' guidelines
  • 2.3 Conduct random inspections of all reusable medical devices
  • 2.4 Organise and monitor repair of reusable medical devices when it is beyond the scope of the department or organisation
  • 2.5 Maintain a maintenance and repair record for medical devices
  • 2.6 Follow organisation policies and procedures when reusable medical devices are beyond maintenance and repair
3. Provide information about the care of reusable medical equipment
  • 3.1 Develop material to assist sterilisation staff to care for reusable medical devices compliant with AS/NZS 4187 and manufacturer's information
  • 3.2 Conduct training sessions with sterilisation staff in the care of reusable medical devices
  • 3.3 Maintain a register of sterilisation staff competency in the care of reusable medical devices
4. Contribute to organisation policies and procedures
  • 4.1 Provide input into organisation policies, procedures to ensure compliance with AS/NZS 4187
  • 4.2 Monitor and if necessary, adjust work practices to reflect AS/NZS 4187 and organisation policies and procedures
  • 4.3 Maintain research and manufacturers' information relevant to reusable medical devices and consumables
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
C9515 HLTSTE407A Manage availability and effectiveness of reusable medical devices Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
WD296 HLTSTE407C Manage availability and effectiveness of reusable medical devices Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
D082 HLT43807 Certificate IV in Sterilisation Services Qualification