Unit of competency
Modification History
Release |
Comments |
Release 1 |
This version was released in HLT Health Training Package release 2.0 and meets the requirements of the 2012 Standards for Training Packages. Significant changes to the elements and performance criteria. New evidence requirements for assessment, including volume and frequency requirements. Significant change to knowledge evidence. Removed prerequisite. |
Application
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to apply procedures for handling, storing and maintaining sterile stock.
This unit applies to individuals working under general supervision and within established procedures in a range of health service organisations.
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.
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements define the essential outcomes |
Performance criteria describe the performance required to demonstrate achievement of the element |
1. Store sterile stock |
1.1 Select and wear attire, ensuring personal hygiene preparations are in accordance with organisation policies and procedures 1.2 Decant sterile stock supplied in external containers/packaging prior to transfer into the sterile stock area 1.3 Identify and clean the dedicated area for storing sterile stock, following required documentation processes 1.4 Restrict access and minimise traffic in the sterile stock area |
2. Maintain packaging integrity |
2.1 Minimise handling of sterile stock 2.2 Inspect items for packaging integrity, labelling and batch control 2.3 Follow organisation procedures for non-conforming stock 2.4 Complete protective packaging as required |
3. Maintain stock levels |
3.1 Comply with sterile stock rotation practices 3.2 Identify, remove and re-process or discard stock not complying with inventory control guidelines 3.3 Assess and calculate stock and imprest levels 3.4 Correctly interpret order requirements 3.5 Prepare, fill and distribute orders to relevant destination using required documentation 3.6 Document and report supply discrepancies according to procedures |
4. Transport sterile stock |
4.1 Clean and maintain trolleys and containers using appropriate cleaning procedures 4.2 Load and handle transport equipment safely 4.3 Follow designated route and timetable for transporting sterile stock 4.4 Package any high-level disinfected or off-site delivery items in secure sealable easy to clean containers |
5. Complete quality management requirements |
5.1 Follow batch control identification procedures 5.2 Accurately complete sterile stock ordering documentation 5.3 Assist with recall procedures according to instructions |
Foundation Skills
The Foundation Skills describe those required skills (language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills) that are essential to performance. |
Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency. |
Unit Mapping Information
No equivalent unit.
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=ced1390f-48d9-4ab0-bd50-b015e5485705