Assessor Resource

HLTSTE008
Monitor quality of cleaning, sterilisation and packaging processes

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to determine quality compliance requirements, and to assist with development and documentation of monitoring programs to ensure those requirements are met.

This unit applies to those working in a senior or team leader role in sterilisation services and/or reprocessing areas.

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.

You may want to include more information here about the target group and the purpose of the assessments (eg formative, summative, recognition)



Evidence Required

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ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements define the essential outcomes

Performance criteria describe the performance required to demonstrate achievement of the element

1. Determine quality requirements

1.1 Contribute to risk analysis to determine scope and nature of quality requirements according to relevant standards

1.2 Contribute to the development and documentation of monitoring programs for sterilisation processes

1.3 Provide information about monitoring requirements to relevant colleagues

2. Verify effectiveness of processes

2.1 Evaluate processes against quality requirements

2.2 Obtain technical and numerical data through use of testing and monitoring systems

2.3 Correctly interpret data from testing and monitoring systems

2.4 Determine need for independent verification and take action accordingly

3. Monitor administration

3.1 Monitor accuracy and completeness of records

3.2 Evaluate and act upon non-compliant records and reports

3.3 Maintain and update information on reporting requirements for use by sterilisation staff

4. Monitor and report on compliance

4.1 Evaluate performance against quality parameters and determine need for changes to work processes

4.2 Adjust work processes based on outcomes of evaluation

4.3 Seek feedback from staff and end users

4.4 Pro-actively share information with relevant management personnel

The candidate must show evidence of the ability to complete tasks outlined in 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:

contributed to the development and use of monitoring programs according to national standards for at least 2 types of cleaning processes

contributed to the development and use of monitoring programs according to national standards for both a packaging process and a sterilisation process, including:

documented risk analysis

process verification systems

record keeping systems

work instructions for monitoring processes

evaluated incidences of non-compliance and contributed to appropriate responses

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

testing systems requirements for cleaning, packaging, sterilisation and storage according to relevant standards

administration and record keeping requirements for testing, monitoring and maintenance

types of process problems that occur, reasons for these occurring and ways to resolve them

risk control solutions and how these are implemented

scope of job role and delegation and escalation within scope of job role

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:

test manufacturer’s recommendations

work instructions

maintenance records

AS/NZS 4187 standards

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


Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements define the essential outcomes

Performance criteria describe the performance required to demonstrate achievement of the element

1. Determine quality requirements

1.1 Contribute to risk analysis to determine scope and nature of quality requirements according to relevant standards

1.2 Contribute to the development and documentation of monitoring programs for sterilisation processes

1.3 Provide information about monitoring requirements to relevant colleagues

2. Verify effectiveness of processes

2.1 Evaluate processes against quality requirements

2.2 Obtain technical and numerical data through use of testing and monitoring systems

2.3 Correctly interpret data from testing and monitoring systems

2.4 Determine need for independent verification and take action accordingly

3. Monitor administration

3.1 Monitor accuracy and completeness of records

3.2 Evaluate and act upon non-compliant records and reports

3.3 Maintain and update information on reporting requirements for use by sterilisation staff

4. Monitor and report on compliance

4.1 Evaluate performance against quality parameters and determine need for changes to work processes

4.2 Adjust work processes based on outcomes of evaluation

4.3 Seek feedback from staff and end users

4.4 Pro-actively share information with relevant management personnel

The candidate must show evidence of the ability to complete tasks outlined in 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:

contributed to the development and use of monitoring programs according to national standards for at least 2 types of cleaning processes

contributed to the development and use of monitoring programs according to national standards for both a packaging process and a sterilisation process, including:

documented risk analysis

process verification systems

record keeping systems

work instructions for monitoring processes

evaluated incidences of non-compliance and contributed to appropriate responses

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

testing systems requirements for cleaning, packaging, sterilisation and storage according to relevant standards

administration and record keeping requirements for testing, monitoring and maintenance

types of process problems that occur, reasons for these occurring and ways to resolve them

risk control solutions and how these are implemented

scope of job role and delegation and escalation within scope of job role

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:

test manufacturer’s recommendations

work instructions

maintenance records

AS/NZS 4187 standards

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

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
 
Contribute to risk analysis to determine scope and nature of quality requirements according to relevant standards 
Contribute to the development and documentation of monitoring programs for sterilisation processes 
Provide information about monitoring requirements to relevant colleagues 
Evaluate processes against quality requirements 
Obtain technical and numerical data through use of testing and monitoring systems 
Correctly interpret data from testing and monitoring systems 
Determine need for independent verification and take action accordingly 
Monitor accuracy and completeness of records 
Evaluate and act upon non-compliant records and reports 
Maintain and update information on reporting requirements for use by sterilisation staff 
Evaluate performance against quality parameters and determine need for changes to work processes 
Adjust work processes based on outcomes of evaluation 
Seek feedback from staff and end users 
Pro-actively share information with relevant management personnel 

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