MSTLA2011 Apply infection control policies and procedures in laundry operations

Release: 1

MSTLA2011 Apply infection control policies and procedures in laundry operations

Modification History

Release 1. Supersedes and is equivalent MSTLA2001 Apply infection control policies and procedures in laundry operations.

Application

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare and process laundry items in accordance with industry and organisational policies and procedures relating to infection control.

Work may be conducted in small to large scale enterprises and may involve individual and team activities. Work is performed within defined procedures under direct supervision.

No licensing or certification requirements exist at the time of publication. Relevant legislation, industry standards and codes of practice within Australia must be applied.

Pre-requisite Unit

Nil

Competency Field

Laundry operations

Elements and Performance Criteria

Elements Elements describe the essential outcomes.	Performance Criteria Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.
1. Prepare to apply infection control policies	1.1 Determine job and safe work requirements from work information 1.2 Collect and sort linen in accordance with organisational guidelines 1.3 Communicate effectively with others to achieve planned outcomes in relation to infection risks, waste management and hygiene issues 1.4 Complete required documentation
2. Clean and disinfect equipment and surfaces	2.1 Select and prepare cleaning products, disinfectants and cleaning equipment suitable for the job 2.2 Clean and disinfect equipment and surfaces in accordance with infection control policies and procedures and scheduled cleaning routines 2.3 Practice standard precautions and follow organisational infection control policies and procedures 2.4 Store equipment in accordance with organisational guidelines 2.5 Maintain personal hygiene in accordance with organisational guidelines 2.6 Adhere to one way work flows from clean to dirty zones based on job requirements
3. Identify and respond to infection risks	3.1 Identify infection risks, apply standard precautions, and implement appropriate response within scope of own responsibility to maintain a clean environment 3.2 Place appropriate signs as and where required by the situation 3.3 Maintain awareness of common infection risks and wear personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with standard precautions 3.4 Follow risk control and risk containment procedures for specific risks 3.5 Remove spillages in accordance with infection control policies and procedures

Foundation Skills

This section describes those language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills that are essential to performance.

Reading skills to interpret work instructions, standard precautions, standard operating procedures (SOPs) and key requirements of industry standards

Numeracy skills to calculate ratios and accurately measure and mix cleaning chemicals and disinfectants using mL, L.

Other foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit.

Unit Mapping Information

Release 1. Supersedes and is equivalent to MSTLA2001 Apply infection control policies and procedures in laundry operations.

Links

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=a203ec5c-de7d-406b-b3e1-8f1a9b76e92e