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Provide basic care and maintenance of anaesthetic and monitoring equipment

Provide basic care and maintenance of anaesthetic and monitoring equipment

Unit of competency
National Code
HLTAN408B
State Code
D5756
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
01/08/2011
Field of Education
060301 - General Nursing
Original Release Date
01/08/2011
Nominal Hours
100
Description
DescriptorThis unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to provide care and maintenance for anaesthetic and monitoring equipment
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Conduct daily care and maintenance
  • 1.1 Perform safety checks in accordance with organisation policies and procedures, manufacturer's guidelines and current standards
  • 1.2 Ensure anaesthetic equipment is functioning correctly
  • 1.3 Identify and correct anaesthetic equipment problems
  • 1.4 Report hazardous, damaged or faulty equipment is reported and arrange repairs
  • 1.5 Clean anaesthetic equipment in accordance with organisation policies and procedures and manufacturer's recommendations
  • 1.6 Disassemble and clean anaesthetic equipment is in accordance with organisation policies and procedures and manufacturer's recommendations
  • 1.7 Dispose of disposable/single use items in accordance with waste management policies, manufacturer's recommendations and infection control policies
2. Arrange required repairs of anaesthetic equipment
  • 2.1 Identify anaesthetic equipment faults and label anaesthetic equipment
  • 2.2 Complete documentation in accordance with organisation policies and procedures
  • 2.3 Complete anaesthetic equipment repair in accordance with organisation policies and procedures and manufacturer's instructions
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
C9064 HLTAN408A Provide basic care and maintenance of anaesthetic and monitoring equipment Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
WD055 HLTAN408C Provide basic care and maintenance of anaesthetic and monitoring equipment Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
D071 HLT42607 Certificate IV in Anaesthetic Technology Qualification