Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

HLTINF002 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Process reusable medical devices and equipment

Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency HLTINF002 - Process reusable medical devices and equipment
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to clean, sterilise and package reusable medical devices and equipment. This unit applies to workers in office based health practice settings such as general practitioner (GP) surgeries, dental practices and other environments where a limited range of sterilisation equipment may be available. They follow established procedures and work under general supervision.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
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

Skills must have been demonstrated in the workplace with the addition of simulations and scenarios where the full range of contexts and situations have not been provided in the workplace or may occur only rarely.

The following conditions must be met for this unit:

use of suitable facilities, equipment and resources, including:

infection control policies and procedures

soiled re-usable medical devices

operational cleaning and sterilising equipment

safety data sheets

manufacturer instructions

modelling of industry operating conditions, including:

presence of time constraints for activities

presence of situations requiring problem solving

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

Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities
Slides
PPT
Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Elements define the essential outcomes
       
Element: Prepare to clean used items
  • Follow safe work practices and infection prevention and control in accordance with legislative and workplace guidelines
  • Sort reusable medical devices and safely dispose of single use devices
  • Segregate and dispose of waste according to organisation and legislative requirements
  • Disassemble reusable medical devices and equipment for cleaning and disinfection according to manufacturer’s instructions
       
Element: Clean and dry used items
  • Maintain work flow protocols in reprocessing area
  • Interpret safety data sheet (SDS) and select required cleaning products
  • Select cleaning processes based on manufacturer’s recommendations and evaluation of reusable medical devices construction and composition
  • Use cleaning methods that avoid the generation of aerosols
  • Make accurate calculations for the preparation of cleaning chemicals
  • Dry and inspect reusable medical devices for cleanliness and damage
       
Element: Prepare and pack items for sterilisation
  • Open and unlock reusable medical devices with hinges or ratchets
  • Prepare instrument trays in accordance with workplace protocols
  • Package or wrap reusable medical devices in a manner that prevents damage to delicate items
  • Use chemical indicator according to standards
  • Pack, secure and label sterile barrier systems (SBS) to comply with aseptic removal principles
       
Element: Sterilise loads
  • Interpret and apply manufacturer recommendations for cleaning and checking of steriliser and accessory equipment.
  • Correctly use the numerical and other features of the steriliser and operate in accordance with manufacturer instructions
  • Assign cycle and batch control number and complete documentation.
  • Load steriliser to ensure sterilant contact and according to standards
  • Remove sterilised load immediately on completion of cycle
  • Follow criteria for release of processed items considering manual task risk factors
       
Element: Comply with quality management requirements
  • Interpret and adhere to operational monitoring and testing, performance qualification and maintenance of sterilisers and associated equipment
  • Comply with documentation requirements for sterilisation cycles, batch control and load release
  • Report and document all steriliser faults, malfunction and load non-conformance
  • Store documentation in accordance with organisation procedures
       


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements define the essential outcomes

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

1. Prepare to clean used items

1.1 Follow safe work practices and infection prevention and control in accordance with legislative and workplace guidelines

1.2 Sort reusable medical devices and safely dispose of single use devices

1.3 Segregate and dispose of waste according to organisation and legislative requirements

1.4 Disassemble reusable medical devices and equipment for cleaning and disinfection according to manufacturer’s instructions

2. Clean and dry used items

2.1 Maintain work flow protocols in reprocessing area

2.2 Interpret safety data sheet (SDS) and select required cleaning products

2.3 Select cleaning processes based on manufacturer’s recommendations and evaluation of reusable medical devices construction and composition

2.4 Use cleaning methods that avoid the generation of aerosols

2.5 Make accurate calculations for the preparation of cleaning chemicals

2.6 Dry and inspect reusable medical devices for cleanliness and damage

3. Prepare and pack items for sterilisation

3.1 Open and unlock reusable medical devices with hinges or ratchets

3.2 Prepare instrument trays in accordance with workplace protocols

3.3 Package or wrap reusable medical devices in a manner that prevents damage to delicate items

3.4 Use chemical indicator according to standards

3.5 Pack, secure and label sterile barrier systems (SBS) to comply with aseptic removal principles

4. Sterilise loads

4.1 Interpret and apply manufacturer recommendations for cleaning and checking of steriliser and accessory equipment.

4.2 Correctly use the numerical and other features of the steriliser and operate in accordance with manufacturer instructions

4.3 Assign cycle and batch control number and complete documentation.

4.4 Load steriliser to ensure sterilant contact and according to standards

4.5 Remove sterilised load immediately on completion of cycle

4.6 Follow criteria for release of processed items considering manual task risk factors

5. Comply with quality management requirements

5.1 Interpret and adhere to operational monitoring and testing, performance qualification and maintenance of sterilisers and associated equipment

5.2 Comply with documentation requirements for sterilisation cycles, batch control and load release

5.3 Report and document all steriliser faults, malfunction and load non-conformance

5.4 Store documentation in accordance with organisation procedures

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 organisation procedures, work processes, safe manual handling requirements and national standards for the reprocessing of reusable medical devices on at least 3 occasions

operated and monitored reprocessing equipment on at least 1 occasion

identified and responded to routine process and maintenance problems and variations

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:

roles and responsibilities of those involved in reprocessing in different health contexts

safe work practices, standard precautions and organisation protocols for the reprocessing and storage of reusable medical devices

risk factors associated with manual tasks and safe manual handling techniques

key aspects of Spauldings classification

safe work practices and standard precautions when handling and disposing of sharps

manual instrument cleaning techniques

procedures for use of:

steam sterilisers

thermal washer-disinfector

water and air pressure guns

automated lubrication device

drying cabinet

hermetic heat sealers


Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements define the essential outcomes

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

1. Prepare to clean used items

1.1 Follow safe work practices and infection prevention and control in accordance with legislative and workplace guidelines

1.2 Sort reusable medical devices and safely dispose of single use devices

1.3 Segregate and dispose of waste according to organisation and legislative requirements

1.4 Disassemble reusable medical devices and equipment for cleaning and disinfection according to manufacturer’s instructions

2. Clean and dry used items

2.1 Maintain work flow protocols in reprocessing area

2.2 Interpret safety data sheet (SDS) and select required cleaning products

2.3 Select cleaning processes based on manufacturer’s recommendations and evaluation of reusable medical devices construction and composition

2.4 Use cleaning methods that avoid the generation of aerosols

2.5 Make accurate calculations for the preparation of cleaning chemicals

2.6 Dry and inspect reusable medical devices for cleanliness and damage

3. Prepare and pack items for sterilisation

3.1 Open and unlock reusable medical devices with hinges or ratchets

3.2 Prepare instrument trays in accordance with workplace protocols

3.3 Package or wrap reusable medical devices in a manner that prevents damage to delicate items

3.4 Use chemical indicator according to standards

3.5 Pack, secure and label sterile barrier systems (SBS) to comply with aseptic removal principles

4. Sterilise loads

4.1 Interpret and apply manufacturer recommendations for cleaning and checking of steriliser and accessory equipment.

4.2 Correctly use the numerical and other features of the steriliser and operate in accordance with manufacturer instructions

4.3 Assign cycle and batch control number and complete documentation.

4.4 Load steriliser to ensure sterilant contact and according to standards

4.5 Remove sterilised load immediately on completion of cycle

4.6 Follow criteria for release of processed items considering manual task risk factors

5. Comply with quality management requirements

5.1 Interpret and adhere to operational monitoring and testing, performance qualification and maintenance of sterilisers and associated equipment

5.2 Comply with documentation requirements for sterilisation cycles, batch control and load release

5.3 Report and document all steriliser faults, malfunction and load non-conformance

5.4 Store documentation in accordance with organisation procedures

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
 
Follow safe work practices and infection prevention and control in accordance with legislative and workplace guidelines 
Sort reusable medical devices and safely dispose of single use devices 
Segregate and dispose of waste according to organisation and legislative requirements 
Disassemble reusable medical devices and equipment for cleaning and disinfection according to manufacturer’s instructions 
Maintain work flow protocols in reprocessing area 
Interpret safety data sheet (SDS) and select required cleaning products 
Select cleaning processes based on manufacturer’s recommendations and evaluation of reusable medical devices construction and composition 
Use cleaning methods that avoid the generation of aerosols 
Make accurate calculations for the preparation of cleaning chemicals 
Dry and inspect reusable medical devices for cleanliness and damage 
Open and unlock reusable medical devices with hinges or ratchets 
Prepare instrument trays in accordance with workplace protocols 
Package or wrap reusable medical devices in a manner that prevents damage to delicate items 
Use chemical indicator according to standards 
Pack, secure and label sterile barrier systems (SBS) to comply with aseptic removal principles 
Interpret and apply manufacturer recommendations for cleaning and checking of steriliser and accessory equipment. 
Correctly use the numerical and other features of the steriliser and operate in accordance with manufacturer instructions 
Assign cycle and batch control number and complete documentation. 
Load steriliser to ensure sterilant contact and according to standards 
Remove sterilised load immediately on completion of cycle 
Follow criteria for release of processed items considering manual task risk factors 
Interpret and adhere to operational monitoring and testing, performance qualification and maintenance of sterilisers and associated equipment 
Comply with documentation requirements for sterilisation cycles, batch control and load release 
Report and document all steriliser faults, malfunction and load non-conformance 
Store documentation in accordance with organisation procedures 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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