Modification History
HLT07 Version 4 |
HLT07 Version 5 |
Comments |
HLTIN302B Process reusable instruments and equipment in health work |
HLTIN302C Process reusable instruments and equipment in health work |
ISC upgrade changes to remove references to old OHS legislation and replace with references to new WHS legislation. No change to competency outcome. |
Unit Descriptor
Descriptor |
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required for workers in the health care setting to clean and sterilise reusable instruments and equipment and to maintain associated environments. All procedures must be carried out in accordance with current infection control guidelines, Australian and New Zealand Standards and the policies and procedures of the health care establishment All tasks must be carried out in accordance with State or Territory legislative requirements that affect work practices of the health care establishment and/or health care worker |
Application of the Unit
Application |
This unit is applicable to health care workers who are responsible for processing reusable instruments and equipment and maintaining associated environments in a health care facility Application of this unit should be contextualised to reflect any specific workplace infection risks, hazards and associated infection control practices relating to specific workplace instruments and equipment in line with individual workplace policies and procedures |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not Applicable
Pre-Requisites
Pre-requisite unit |
This unit must be assessed after successful achievement of pre-requisite:
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Employability Skills Information
Employability Skills |
This unit contains Employability Skills |
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements define the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. |
The Performance Criteria specify the level of performance required to demonstrate achievement of the Element. Terms in italics are elaborated in the Range Statement. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Prepare to clean used items |
1.1 Follow safe work practices and standard precautions at all times in accordance with legislative and workplace guidelines 1.2 Dispose of sharps and sharps debris into a container that meets Australian/New Zealand Standards at the point-of-use 1.3 Segregate and dispose of waste according to organisation and legislative requirements |
2. Clean and dry used items |
2.1 Maintain work flow protocols in instrument reprocessing area 2.2 Prepare instruments for cleaning 2.3 Select and safely use appropriate cleaning agents 2.4 Use cleaning methods that avoid the generation of aerosols 2.5 Dry and inspect instruments for damage and remaining debris 2.6 Monitor the cleaning process |
3. Prepare and pack items for sterilisation |
3.1 Open and unlock instruments with hinges or ratchets 3.2 Prepare instrument trays in accordance with workplace protocols 3.3 Package or wrap critical site instruments in a manner that prevents damage to delicate items 3.4 Place the appropriate chemical indicator into packages as required in accordance with current Australian/New Zealand Standards and workplace protocols 3.5 Label packs with the contents of the pack and batch control data as required in accordance with current Australian/New Zealand Standards and workplace protocols 3.6 Seal wrapped trays with steriliser indicator tape as required in accordance with current Australian/New Zealand Standards and workplace protocols |
4. Sterilise loads |
4.1 Operate the steriliser safely and in accordance with manufacturer instructions, legislative guidelines and workplace protocols 4.2 Monitor each sterilising cycle and record the details as specified in current Australian/New Zealand Standards 4.3 Maintain records for each sterilising cycle as required in accordance with current Australian/New Zealand Standards and workplace protocols 4.4 Unload the steriliser on the completion of the drying cycle to ensure sterility of items 4.5 Follow criteria for release of processed items as specified in current Australian/New Zealand Standards 4.6 Store sterile packs to maintain sterility in accordance with workplace protocols |
5. Maintain sterilising equipment |
5.1 Clean and check sterilisers routinely as required in accordance with current Australian/New Zealand Standards and workplace protocols 5.2 Follow the preventive maintenance program as established by the workplace in conjunction with manufacturer or maintenance contractor 5.3 Monitor the sterilising cycles at the intervals specified in current Australian/New Zealand Standards |
Required Skills and Knowledge
This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit. |
Essential knowledge: The candidate must be able to demonstrate essential knowledge required to effectively do the task outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage the task and manage contingencies in the context of the identified work role This includes knowledge of:
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Essential skills: It is critical that the candidate demonstrate the ability to:
In addition, the candidate must be able to effectively do the task outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage the task and manage contingencies in the context of the identified work role This includes the ability to:
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Evidence Guide
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package. |
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Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate this competency unit: |
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Context of and specific resources for assessment: |
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Method of assessment |
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Access and equity considerations: |
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Related units: |
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Range Statement
The Range Statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. |
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Safe work practices may include but are not limited to: |
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Legislative and workplace guidelines may be included in: |
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Waste may include but is not limited to: |
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Disposal of waste requirements may include: |
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Work flow protocols may include: |
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Preparation of instruments for cleaning may include: |
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Selection and use of appropriate cleaning agents may include: |
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Cleaning methods may include: |
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Monitoring the cleaning process may include: |
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Critical site instruments may include: |
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Batch control data may include: |
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Sterilisers may include: |
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Operation of the steriliser may include: |
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Sterilising cycle records may include: |
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Monitoring of sterilisers may include but is not limited to: |
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Criteria for release of processed packaged items may include: |
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Routine cleaning and checking of sterilisers may include but is not limited to: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Not Applicable