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Develop organisational infection control guidelines for animal care workplaces

Develop organisational infection control guidelines for animal care workplaces

Unit of competency
National Code
ACMINF501
State Code
OAL24
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
11/12/2018
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
29/05/2019
Original Release Date
11/12/2018
Nominal Hours
90
Field of Education
050105 - Animal Husbandry
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to develop infection prevention and control guidelines, covering policies and procedures, in work contexts where care of animals is provided.The unit applies to individuals working in roles with managerial responsibilities for infection prevention and control in a range of businesses or community organisations. There may or may not be a team of workers involved. No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
General notes
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Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Research requirements for developing infection control guidelines
  • 1.1 Access and interpret key features of regulations or industry requirements impacting on the organisation
  • 1.2 Collate and evaluate information on biosecurity and infection control relevant to the organisation and animal species kept
  • 1.3 Source sample documentation for policies, procedures and supporting documentation suitable for use in own organisation
  • 1.4 Decide on a format and style for documenting the guidelines suitable for the audiences within the organisation
2. Assess infection control risks for organisation
  • 2.1 Assess and categorise risks involved in infection prevention and control relevant to the organisation and animal species kept
  • 2.2 Review and prioritise outcomes of the risk assessment with relevant personnel and incorporate feedback
  • 2.3 Decide on key infection control measures according to workplace practices
  • 2.4 Ensure the aims and objectives of the infection control measures conform to legislative requirements and current best practice
3. Document infection control guidelines
  • 3.1 Document workplace policies, procedures and related documentation for infection prevention and control, including emergency procedures, relevant to organisation size and operation
  • 3.2 Define and allocate infection prevention and control responsibilities
  • 3.3 Implement infection control reporting procedures across the organisation
  • 3.4 Develop a schedule to review and update all documentation in line with organisational practices
4. Implement infection control guidelines
  • 4.1 Communicate infection prevention and control systems, procedures and responsibilities to relevant individuals
  • 4.2 Support infection control implementation by developing resources and facilitating training
  • 4.3 Monitor day-to-day effectiveness of infection prevention and control procedures and address issues of concern
  • 4.4 Record relevant information and data for future evaluation of the guidelines
5. Review and evaluate infection control guidelines
  • 5.1 Collect and analyse data related to organisational performance for infection control
  • 5.2 Use analysis of infection control data to evaluate the effectiveness of guidelines, in consultation with others to maximise infection control
  • 5.3 Update organisational infection control guidelines incorporating improvements identified in review process
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