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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Elements define the essential outcomes of a unit of competency
  2. The Performance Criteria specify the level of performance required to demonstrate achievement of the Element
  3. Prepare for chemical disinfection process
  4. Complete chemical disinfection processes
  5. Check quality of chemical disinfection processes

Performance Evidence

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:

followed established procedures, work processes and national standards for the chemical disinfection of reusable medical devices on at least 3 occasions

operated and monitored chemical disinfection equipment, including selection of appropriate disinfectants for different reusable medical devices

identified and respond to routine process and maintenance problems and variations

addressed relevant work health and safety, infection control and risk management requirements

completed accurate documentation of tests, cycles and proof of process for manual or automated processes


Knowledge Evidence

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:

role of chemical disinfection in client safety, and the implications of negligence

existence and basic requirements of AS/NZS 4187 for chemical disinfection

key aspects of Gastroenterological Nurses College of Australia (GENCA) Guidelines

fundamental knowledge of microbiology in relation to disinfection

key aspects of chemical disinfection, including:

terminology

reusable medical devices requiring disinfection

Spaulding’s classification

conditions and parameters for successful chemical disinfection

range and selection of effective chemical disinfectants based on chemical application, type of reusable medical device and manufacturer’s instructions

Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) requirements for compliance, validation of disinfectant classification (registered or listed), efficacy and disinfectant labelling

specific monitoring equipment and procedures

documentation

quality indicators for chemical disinfection

safe work practices:

fume extraction devices

leak testing

infection control principles

microbiological testing

personal protective equipment (PPE)

protection of reusable medical devices from recontamination

manual task risk factors and how to control for them

infection control