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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Elements define the essential outcomes.
  2. Comply with infection control regulations and guidelines and related legal obligations.
  3. Monitor hygiene of premises.
  4. Maintain infection control for skin penetration treatments.
  5. Sterilise equipment and maintain steriliser.
  6. Maintain awareness of clinic design for control of infection risks.

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.