Modification History
HLT07 Version 4 |
HLT07 Version 5 |
Comments |
HLTSTE307B Disinfect re-usable medical devices |
HLTSTE307C - Disinfect re-usable medical devices |
Unit updated in V5. 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 to correctly and safely apply and monitor disinfection processes, including thermal and chemical disinfection |
Application of the Unit
Application |
The application of knowledge and skills described in this competency unit could take place in a range of health settings, including hospitals, specialist sterilisation facilities and day surgery units The application of knowledge and skills takes place around standards, guidelines, policies and procedures and under the supervision of a qualified person The application of knowledge and skills relates to thermal and chemical disinfection processes |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not Applicable
Pre-Requisites
Pre-requisite units |
This unit must be assessed after successful achievement of pre-requisites:
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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 for disinfection process |
1.1 Identify disinfection requirements and check for thorough cleanliness of items to be disinfected 1.2 Classify instruments and client care equipment to Spauldings classification 1.3 Select an appropriate disinfection process in line with identified disinfection requirements and organisation policies and procedures 1.4 Identify workplace health and safety issues for thermal and chemical disinfection processes |
2. Apply thermal disinfection processes |
2.1 Assess workplace health and safety risks in the use of thermal disinfection and take appropriate action to control identified risks 2.2 Apply parameters for thermal disinfection to selection of duration and temperature of washer-disinfector cycles 2.3 Follow safe work practices in the thermal disinfection process and identify and report any variations from normal 2.4 Check printouts for thermal disinfection parameters 2.5 Complete documentation in line with organisation requirements |
3. Apply chemical disinfection processes |
3.1 Use the UN code, CAS code and flammability and toxicity information in SDSs to assess risks in the use of chemical disinfection and take appropriate action to control identified risks 3.2 Check disinfectants and disinfectant labelling for documented compliance with therapeutic goods regulations 3.3 Follow correct methods of use in accordance with manufacturer's guidelines and relevant Australian standards and guidelines 3.4 Complete quality assurance documentation in line with organisation requirements 3.5 Monitor fume extraction |
4. Monitor disinfection processes |
4.1 Monitor chemical disinfection following manufacturer's instructions and organisation policies and procedures 4.2 Accurately use chemical test strip indicators 4.3 Monitor thermal disinfection and keep proof of process documentation in accordance with organisation policies and procedures 4.4 Observe thermocouple testing of washer-disinfector temperatures 4.5 Check thermal disinfector printouts for thermal disinfection parameters |
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
EVIDENCE GUIDE |
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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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Access and equity considerations: |
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Range Statement
RANGE STATEMENT |
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The Range Statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts. |
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Relevant Australian standards may include: |
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Monitoring and accessory equipment may include: |
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Quality management documentation may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Not Applicable