- HLTMS201C - Collect and manage linen stock at user-location
Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners
HLTMS201C Mapping and Delivery Guide
Collect and manage linen stock at user-location
Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024
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Unit of Competency | HLTMS201C - Collect and manage linen stock at user-location |
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| Description | This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to collect soiled linen from user-locations, deliver soiled linen to a designated holding area, distribute clean linen and maintain economic linen stock levels at user-locations | ||
| Employability Skills | This unit contains Employability Skills | ||
| Learning Outcomes and Application | Work is often performed under limited supervision and generally within a team environment. Individuals are accountable for their own results | ||
| Duration and Setting | X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting. |
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| Prerequisites/co-requisites | Not Applicable | ||
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| Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners | Student Learning Resources | Handouts Activities |
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| Elements of Competency | Performance Criteria | |||||||
| Element: Collect soiled linen |
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| Element: Distribute clean linen |
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| Element: Maintain linen stock levels |
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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.
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 this Training Package. | |
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate this competency unit: | The individual being assessed must provide evidence of specified essential knowledge as well as skills Consistency of performance should be demonstrated over the required range of situations relevant to the workplace |
Context of and specific resources for assessment: | Assessment should replicate workplace conditions as far as possible Simulations may be used to represent workplace conditions as closely as possible. Acceptable simulation requires: safe and efficient collection of soiled linen management of stock levels at user locations consultation with relevant people at the user location Resources essential for assessment include: access to relevant workplace or appropriately simulated environment where assessment can ta organisation mission statement, strategic and business plan relevant policies and procedures manuals other documentation relevant to the work context such as, organisation charts, floor plans, instructions for the use of equipment Specific instructions for staff |
Method of assessment | Observation in the workplace (if possible) Written assignments/projects or questioning should be used to assess knowledge Case study and scenario as a basis for discussion of issues and strategies to contribute to best practice. Questioning |
Access and equity considerations: | All workers in the health industry should be aware of access and equity issues in relation to their own area of work All workers should develop their ability to work in a culturally diverse environment In recognition of particular health issues facing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, workers should be aware of cultural, historical and current issues impacting on health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people Assessors and trainers must take into account relevant access and equity issues, in particular relating to factors impacting on health of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients and communities |
Submission Requirements
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Assessment Tasks
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This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit. |
Essential knowledge: The candidate must be able to demonstrate essential knowledge required to effectively do the task outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage the task and manage contingencies in the context of the identified work role This includes knowledge of: Delivery and collection timetables Quality standards Relevant OHS legislation and infection control codes of practice, enterprise policies and procedures Safety and environmental aspects related to workplace operation and manual handling, including workplace hazards Types of linen and individual uses |
Essential skills: It is critical that the candidate demonstrate the ability to: Complete all activities accurately and in a timely and safe manner Complete work systematically with attention to detail without damage to goods, equipment or personnel Comply with enterprise requirements, OHS legislation, infection control and manual handling procedures and relevant health regulations Demonstrate effective coordination of required processes Use effective communication with user-locations maintained in relation to linen usage trends and stock levels In addition, the candidate must be able to effectively do the task outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage the task and manage contingencies in the context of the identified work role This includes the ability to: Apply delivery and collection timetables Recognise and adapt to cultural differences in the workplace, including modes of behaviour and interactions among staff and others Use numeracy skills to complete basic arithmetic calculations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division and recording numbers Use oral communication skills required to fulfil job roles in a safe manner and as specified organisation, including skills in: asking questions providing clear information listening to and understanding workplace instructions clarifying workplace instructions when necessary literacy in English or a community language, depending on client group and organisation requirements Use reading and writing skills required to fulfil job roles in a safe manner and as specified by organisation at a level of skill that may range from the ability to understand symbols used in OHS signs, to reading workplace safety pamphlets or procedure manuals and to reading labels Use literacy support available in the workplace as required, ranging from having access to support or assistance from expert/mentor/supervisor, to having no communication supports available |
The Range Statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts. | |
User locations may include but is not limited to | Hospital Aged care facility Residential accommodation Operating theatre Day surgery centre Sterilising service Dwelling Professional rooms Clinic Community service facility |
Hazards may include but are not limited to | Exposure to heat Sharp objects Potentially infectious linen Sharps Foreign objects |
Equipment may include but is not limited to: | Linen trolleys of various sizes Linen bags Baskets Bins |
Organisation procedures may include but is not limited to:: | Linen stock delivery, inventory management and stock rotation Collection locations and procedures Standard work practice for safe handling of soiled linen Use of protective clothing Notification of hazards and incidents Data recording (manual or electronic) Security and safe storage of clean and soiled linen |
Consultation/Liaison may be required with: | Management representative at user-location eg Nursing Unit Manager Linen supplier Customer/s |
Maintenance of optimum stock levels may include: | Review of imprest levels for each linen item Assessment of user requirements based on past and expected utilisation of linen Minimisation of stock holdings |
Sources of information/documents may include | Customer/s Requisition dockets or forms Imprest system documentation Stock lists User-location management representative Australian standards, infection control and quality standards |
Linen storage modes may include: | Shelving Racks Trolleys Cupboards Linen bags |
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 |
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| Collect soiled linen periodically from user locations | |||
| Replace soiled linen bags according to organisation procedures | |||
| Transport soiled linen to designated holding are using appropriate equipment and safe handling techniques | |||
| Carry out work to minimise risk of cross contamination and in compliance with OHS policy and procedures | |||
| Identify and report hazards to supervisor | |||
| Follow appropriate procedures for dealing with accidents, including sharp injuries | |||
| Transport clean linen to user locations using appropriate equipment and safe handling techniques | |||
| Re-stock linen to ensure adequate supply for users | |||
| Rotate linen stock and return old stock for reprocessing | |||
| Maintain optimum stock levels to ensure productivity and linen is available | |||
| Consult with others where necessary about linen supplies | |||
| Requisition linen to meet pre-determined quantity levels | |||
| Maintain storage and security of linen according to organisation requirements | |||
| Maintain linen stock records according to organisation requirements | |||
| Participate in stock takes, if required |
Forms
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