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Manage effectiveness of reprocessing of reusable medical devices

Manage effectiveness of reprocessing of reusable medical devices

Unit of competency
National Code
HLTSTE408B
State Code
D8516
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 monitor and manage the reprocessing of reusable medical devices to ensure compliance with AS/NZS 4187The worker is required to understand the workings and optimal operational requirements of processing equipment, as well as, cleaning and disinfecting agents
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan for monitoring and maintenance requirements
  • 1.1 Prepare maintenance schedules in compliance with AS/NZS 4187, operational requirements and manufacturers' guidelines
  • 1.2 Maintain practices that monitor all aspects of reprocessing in compliance with AS/NZS 4187
  • 1.3 Monitor the collection of data required for monitoring and maintenance of reprocessing, in compliance with AS/NZS 4187 and manufacturer's guidelines
2. Facilitate monitoring and maintenance requirements
  • 2.1 Complete planned and regular random checks of machinery performance
  • 2.2 Complete planned and regular random checks of data and tracking systems that monitor the decontamination cycle
  • 2.3 Take action where discrepancies are identified, including recall procedures, machinery maintenance or repair, and chemical review, in accordance with AS/NZS 4187, manufacturers' guidelines and organisation policies and procedures
  • 2.4 Follow practices and procedures for tracing back through the decontamination cycle to clients and users
  • 2.5 Report any issues outside sphere of responsibility and competence, without delay and according to organisation policies and procedures
  • 2.6 Follow the protocols for critical incidents and sentinel events investigation
3. Maintain and evaluate records and reports
  • 3.1 Complete records of results of monitoring, according to AS/NZS 4187 an organisation policies and procedures
  • 3.2 Complete records of all equipment maintenance and repair
  • 3.3 Archive records to address legislative requirements
  • 3.4 Maintain, evaluate and act upon non-compliance records and reports
  • 3.5 Manage recall processes
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 the effectiveness of disinfection and sterilisation processes
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
C9516 HLTSTE408A Manage effectiveness of reprocessing of reusable medical devices Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
WD297 HLTSTE408C Manage effectiveness of reprocessing of reusable medical devices Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
D082 HLT43807 Certificate IV in Sterilisation Services Qualification