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Process reusable medical devices and equipment

Process reusable medical devices and equipment

Unit of competency
National Code
HLTINF002
State Code
AVA31
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
06/08/2015
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
22/01/2016
Field of Education
061399 - Public Health, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
22/01/2016
Nominal Hours
70
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to clean, sterilise and package reusable medical devices and equipment. This unit applies to workers in office based health practice settings such as general practitioner (GP) surgeries, dental practices and other environments where a limited range of sterilisation equipment may be available. They follow established procedures and work under general supervision.The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian/New Zealand standards and industry codes of practice
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare to clean used items
  • 1.1 Follow safe work practices and infection prevention and control in accordance with legislative and workplace guidelines
  • 1.2 Sort reusable medical devices and safely dispose of single use devices
  • 1.3 Segregate and dispose of waste according to organisation and legislative requirements
  • 1.4 Disassemble reusable medical devices and equipment for cleaning and disinfection according to manufacturer’s instructions
2. Clean and dry used items
  • 2.1 Maintain work flow protocols in reprocessing area
  • 2.2 Interpret safety data sheet (SDS) and select required cleaning products
  • 2.3 Select cleaning processes based on manufacturer’s recommendations and evaluation of reusable medical devices construction and composition
  • 2.4 Use cleaning methods that avoid the generation of aerosols
  • 2.5 Make accurate calculations for the preparation of cleaning chemicals
  • 2.6 Dry and inspect reusable medical devices for cleanliness and damage
3. Prepare and pack items for sterilisation
  • 3.1 Open and unlock reusable medical devices with hinges or ratchets
  • 3.2 Prepare instrument trays in accordance with workplace protocols
  • 3.3 Package or wrap reusable medical devices in a manner that prevents damage to delicate items
  • 3.4 Use chemical indicator according to standards
  • 3.5 Pack, secure and label sterile barrier systems (SBS) to comply with aseptic removal principles
4. Sterilise loads
  • 4.1 Interpret and apply manufacturer recommendations for cleaning and checking of steriliser and accessory equipment.
  • 4.2 Correctly use the numerical and other features of the steriliser and operate in accordance with manufacturer instructions
  • 4.3 Assign cycle and batch control number and complete documentation.
  • 4.4 Load steriliser to ensure sterilant contact and according to standards
  • 4.5 Remove sterilised load immediately on completion of cycle
  • 4.6 Follow criteria for release of processed items considering manual task risk factors
5. Comply with quality management requirements
  • 5.1 Interpret and adhere to operational monitoring and testing, performance qualification and maintenance of sterilisers and associated equipment
  • 5.2 Comply with documentation requirements for sterilisation cycles, batch control and load release
  • 5.3 Report and document all steriliser faults, malfunction and load non-conformance
  • 5.4 Store documentation in accordance with organisation procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WD180 HLTIN302C Process reusable instruments and equipment in health work Unit of competency