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Collect and manage linen stock at user-location

Collect and manage linen stock at user-location

Unit of competency
National Code
HLTHSS006
State Code
AVZ68
TGA Status
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
08/12/2015
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
22/06/2016
Field of Education
089901 - Purchasing, Warehousing And Distribution
Original Release Date
22/06/2016
Nominal Hours
15
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to collect soiled linen from user-locations, deliver soiled linen to a designated holding area, distribute clean linen and maintain economic linen stock levels at user-locations. This unit applies to health or community service roles involving laundry service. At this level workers perform under supervision and generally within a team environment within predetermined guidelines.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. Collect and transport soiled linen
  • 1.1 Collect soiled linen according to organisational procedures and work health safety requirements for infection control and personal protective equipment
  • 1.2 Transport soiled linen from user locations to designated holding area using appropriate equipment and manual handling techniques
  • 1.3 Replace soiled linen bags according to organisation procedures
  • 1.4 Identify and report hazards to supervisor
  • 1.5 Follow workplace procedures for dealing with accidents
2. Distribute clean linen
  • 2.1 Transport clean linen to user locations using appropriate equipment and safe manual handling techniques
  • 2.2 Re-stock linen at user locations to ensure adequate supply
  • 2.3 Rotate linen stock and return old stock for reprocessing
3. Maintain optimum linen stock levels
  • 3.1 Count stock and requisition linen to meet pre-determined quantity levels
  • 3.2 Maintain storage and security of linen according to organisation requirements
  • 3.3 Maintain linen stock records according to organisation requirements
  • 3.4 Consult with others where necessary about linen supplies
  • 3.5 Participate in stock takes
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WD188 HLTMS201D Collect and manage linen stock at user-location Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
AYY2 HLT23215 Certificate II in Health Support Services Qualification