Assessment Requirements for HLTINF005 Maintain infection prevention for skin penetration treatments

Release: 1

Assessment Requirements for HLTINF005 Maintain infection prevention for skin penetration treatments

Modification History

Release	Comments
Release 1	This version was released in HLT Health Training Package release 3.0 and meets the requirements of the 2012 Standards for Training Packages. Supersedes HLTIN402C. Significant changes to the elements and performance criteria. New evidence requirements for assessment, including volume and frequency requirements. Significant change to knowledge evidence.

Performance Evidence

The candidate must show evidence of the ability to complete tasks outlined in the elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage tasks and manage contingencies in the context of the job role. There must be evidence that the candidate has:

integrated the maintenance of infection control with skin penetration technical skills that individually or in combination demonstrate:

identification of potential cross contamination risks, protecting self and client from infection risks

choosing and using appropriate cleaning, disinfection and sterilising procedures for instruments, equipment and equipment attachments and work surfaces

use of correct steriliser operation procedures:

packaging of items

loading

monitoring

validation

calibration

documentation requirements

disposing of waste and sharps

provided a written review of workplace compliance with relevant state or territory and local council laws, regulations and requirements for skin penetration treatments.

Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must be able to demonstrate essential knowledge required to effectively complete tasks outlined in the elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage tasks and manage contingencies in the context of the work role. This includes knowledge of:

Australian standards AS/NZS4815 and 4187 relating to infection control in office based health care facilities

relevant state or territory legislation and guidelines relating to infection control procedures for skin penetration treatments

local council requirements for businesses offering skin penetration treatments

organisational policy and procedures relating to infection control

legal responsibilities in relation to infection control, sterilising, registration or business licensing, conduct of occupation, and maintenance of premises relevant to role

standard and additional precautions as defined by the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC)

industry codes of practice

aetiology of infection

sources of infection and means of transmission

risk management in relation to infection control

procedures and practices that support infection control measures and prevent infection transmission

cleaning, disinfection and sterilising procedures

procedures for responding to spills

needle stick or sharps injury procedures for notification and response

impact of premises layout and workflow on infection control risks

manufacturer instructions in relation to cleaning, disinfecting and sterilising equipment and products

risk management process for identifying treatment infection control risks

workplace infection control risks.

Assessment Conditions

Skills must have been demonstrated in the workplace or in a simulated environment that reflects workplace conditions. The following conditions must be met for this unit:

use of suitable facilities, equipment and resources, including:

clinical and other waste and waste disposal equipment

equipment for cleaning, including sterilised sharps if relevant to role

hand hygiene facilities and equipment

medical or client care equipment relevant to the workplace

organisational infection prevention and control policies and procedures

personal protective equipment

WHS procedures

modelling of industry operating conditions, including integration of problem solving activities to which the candidate responds

Assessors must satisfy the Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) 2015/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.

Links

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=ced1390f-48d9-4ab0-bd50-b015e5485705