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Elements and Performance Criteria

Collect and sort linen in accordance with organisational guidelines
- Appropriate personal protective equipment is worn and/or used when handling soiled linen
- Waste is segregated, contained, stored and
transported according to organisational policy and
procedures
- Waste is disposed of safely according to
established organisational and legislative requirements
- Linen is sorted according to cleaning requirements
- Required documentation is completed
Clean and disinfect equipment and surfaces
- Appropriate cleaning products, disinfectants and
cleaning equipment are selected, prepared and used to clean
and disinfect equipment and surfaces in
accordance with infection control guidelines and
scheduled cleaning routines
- Standard precautions are practised, including the
use of personal protective clothing and equipment
- Organisational infection control policy and
procedures are followed
- OH&S practices are followed
- Equipment is correctly stored in accordance with
organisational procedures
Maintain personal hygiene
- Standard and additional infection control
procedures are used when required
- Cleanliness of work clothes is maintained
- Personal hygiene is maintained
- Open-skin areas on self are covered with an
occlusive dressing
- Hand washing procedures are correctly followed
according to the organisation's infection control
policy and procedures
- Appropriate protective clothing is checked prior to use, and worn correctly according to the organisation's infection control policy and procedures
- Where appropriate, one way work flows from
clean to dirty zones are adhered to
- Immunisation is undertaken in accordance with
organisational policy
Identify and respond to infection risks
- Awareness of common infection risks in own
workplace is maintained
- Infection risks are identified and appropriate
response implemented within own role and
responsibility to maintain a clean environment
- Situations that pose an infection risk are
responded to appropriately in accordance with
organisational policy and procedures
- Appropriate signs are placed as and where
appropriate
- Personal protective clothing is used in accordance
with standard precautions
- Risk control and risk containment procedures are
followed for specific risks when required
- Spillages are removed in accordance with
organisational policy and procedure

Required Skills

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit

Demonstrates skills to

apply standard precautions

consistently follow correct hygiene procedures

select and use equipment and disinfectants

follow correct hand washing techniques

correctly use personal protective clothing and equipment

follow procedures appropriate to the cleaningarea and purpose

minimise disruption to the work environment

minimise infection risks and hazards for self and others

use appropriate chemicals for cleaning and disinfection

apply additional precautions when standard precautions are not sufficient

use technology to work safely and competently

communicate constructively to achieve planned outcomes in relation to infection risks waste management and hygiene issues

read interpret and follow information on work specifications standard operating procedures and work instructions and other reference material

maintain accurate records

communicate within the workplace

sequence operations

meet specifications

clarify and check taskrelated information

carry out work according to OHampS practices

Demonstrates knowledge of

organisations infection control policy as it relates to specific work role

processes of how infection is spread

infection risks in a laundry environment and specifically in own workplace

organisations waste management policy and procedures

applicable OHS policy and practice in relation to infection risks hygiene waste

management and cleaning

relevant material safety data sheets

quality practices

workplace practices

practices for recording and reporting

Evidence Required

The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria Required Skills and Knowledge the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Demonstrates skills and knowledge to

comply with organisations infection control

policy as it relates to specific work roles safe waste handling and management procedures

apply personal hygiene and environmental practices

Consistently applies skills and knowledge when

organising work

completing tasks

identifying improvements

using workplace practices

using OHampS practices

recording and reporting accidents and incidents

assessing operational readiness of equipment used and work processes

recognising and adapting to cultural differences in the workplace including modes of behaviour and interactions

completing work systematically with attention to detail without damage to goods and equipment

Context and specific resources for assessment

Assessment may occur on the job or in an appropriately simulated environment and requires access to work areas materials and equipment and to information on workplace practices and OHampS practices

Guidance information for assessment

This unit may be assessed independently or in combination with other relevant units

Range Statement

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the Performance Criteria, is detailed below. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs if the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts.

All work must comply with relevant Federal and State or Territory legislative or regulatory requirements.

Waste may include

clinical and related wastes

human or animal tissue

hazardous substances

Waste may be transported or

contained in

Disposal requirements may be

determined by government, including local government requirements

determined by organisational policy

landfill

flushing into sewerage system

incineration

licensed microwave disinfection

Cleaning equipment may

include

buckets

mops and brushes

mechanical cleaning equipment

Infection control guidelines may include

organisation's infection control policy and

procedure manual

standard and additional precautions

codes of practice

relevant Australian standards

national health and medical research council guidelines

local government ordinances

material safety data sheets for chemical use

food safety plan

Personal protective clothing may include

eye and face protection

gloves

impermeable gowns

masks

hair protection or covering

overshoes or safety footwear

aprons

OH&S practices

OH&S practices must include hazard identification and control, risk assessment and implementation of risk reduction measures specific to the tasks described by this unit, and may include:

manual handling techniques

standard operating procedures

personal protective equipment

safe materials handling

taking of rest breaks

ergonomic arrangement of workplaces

following marked walkways

safe storage of equipment

housekeeping

reporting accidents and incidents

other OH&S practices relevant to the job and enterprise

Infection risks may include

sharps

waste

human waste and human tissue

body fluids

personal contact with infectious patients

stagnant water

stock including food which has passed 'used-by' dates

animals, insects and vermin

incorrect concentration of disinfectants and chemicals

Appropriate responses to infection risks may

include

incident reporting

cleaning

removal of waste or spillage

following standard and additional precautions

containment or elimination of the risk

using personal protective clothing and equipment

following specified organisational procedures

seeking advice from or reporting to an appropriate person

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LMTLA2011A - Apply infection control policies and procedures in laundry operations

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Elements and Performance Criteria

Required Skills

Evidence Required

Range Statement