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Monitor quality of cleaning, sterilisation and packaging processes

Monitor quality of cleaning, sterilisation and packaging processes

Unit of competency
National Code
HLTSTE008
State Code
AUZ66
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
080317 - Quality Management
Original Release Date
22/01/2016
Nominal Hours
70
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to determine quality compliance requirements, and to assist with development and documentation of monitoring programs to ensure those requirements are met.This unit applies to those working in a senior or team leader role in sterilisation services and/or reprocessing areas.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. Determine quality requirements
  • 1.1 Contribute to risk analysis to determine scope and nature of quality requirements according to relevant standards
  • 1.2 Contribute to the development and documentation of monitoring programs for sterilisation processes
  • 1.3 Provide information about monitoring requirements to relevant colleagues
2. Verify effectiveness of processes
  • 2.1 Evaluate processes against quality requirements
  • 2.2 Obtain technical and numerical data through use of testing and monitoring systems
  • 2.3 Correctly interpret data from testing and monitoring systems
  • 2.4 Determine need for independent verification and take action accordingly
3. Monitor administration
  • 3.1 Monitor accuracy and completeness of records
  • 3.2 Evaluate and act upon non-compliant records and reports
  • 3.3 Maintain and update information on reporting requirements for use by sterilisation staff
4. Monitor and report on compliance
  • 4.1 Evaluate performance against quality parameters and determine need for changes to work processes
  • 4.2 Adjust work processes based on outcomes of evaluation
  • 4.3 Seek feedback from staff and end users
  • 4.4 Pro-actively share information with relevant management personnel
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D8518 HLTSTE410B Facilitate effective cleaning functions Unit of competency
WD298 HLTSTE409C Facilitate effective steam steriliser function Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
AWN1 HLT47015 Certificate IV in Sterilisation Services Qualification