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

HLTSTE002 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Inspect and pack reusable medical devices

Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency HLTSTE002 - Inspect and pack reusable medical devices
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare, assemble and package cleaned reusable medical devices according to manufacturer’s instructions.This unit applies to individuals working under general supervision and within established procedures in a range of health service organisations.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 or in a simulated environment that reflects workplace conditions. The following conditions must be met for this unit:

use of suitable facilities, equipment and resources, including:

wrapping and packaging materials

heat sealing equipment

sterile barriers systems

reusable medical devices:

personal hygiene hair ware

quality assurance documentation

procedures to be followed by the candidate

modelling of industry operating conditions, including:

speed and timing requirements for the checking and packaging process

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 for inspection and packing
  • Select and wear appropriate attire and ensure personal hygiene preparations are followed
  • Clean area prior to processing according to infection control guidelines
  • Test packing equipment in readiness for use and accurately document results
       
Element: Inspect reusable medical devices
  • Sort items according to priority, specialties and packaging requirements and product families
  • Inspect items for cleanliness and dryness and reprocess where required
  • Inspect items for functionality and completeness according to organisation requirements
  • Follow safe procedures for insulation testing as required
  • Use illuminated magnifier appropriately
  • Identify loan items and implantable items
  • Identify, report, remove and/or replace damaged/faulty items and items due for preventative maintenance
  • Report missing items according to organisation policies and protocols
       
Element: Prepare and assemble reusable medical devices
  • Select, inspect and prepare instrument trays or rigid sterilisation containers against checklists
  • Open and unlock items with hinges/ratchets
  • Disassemble/loosen multi-part instruments and re-assemble to ensure sterilant contact on all surfaces according to manufacturer’s instructions
  • Lubricate according to manufacturer instructions
  • Prepare hollow ware items with all openings facing the same direction
  • Protect delicate and sharp items in accordance with organisation policies and procedures
  • Use chemical indicators according to standards
       
Element: Package reusable medical devices
  • Select packaging systems with reference to sterilisation method
  • Use safe manual handling techniques
  • Interpret operating instructions for packaging equipment and use equipment safely
  • Pack, secure and label sterile barrier systems to comply with aseptic removal principles
  • Assemble and package thermally disinfected reusable medical devices for transfer to appropriate location
  • Complete accurate quality assurance documentation
       


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 required to demonstrate achievement of the element

1. Prepare for inspection and packing

1.1 Select and wear appropriate attire and ensure personal hygiene preparations are followed

1.2 Clean area prior to processing according to infection control guidelines

1.3 Test packing equipment in readiness for use and accurately document results

2. Inspect reusable medical devices

2.1 Sort items according to priority, specialties and packaging requirements and product families

2.2 Inspect items for cleanliness and dryness and reprocess where required

2.3 Inspect items for functionality and completeness according to organisation requirements

2.4 Follow safe procedures for insulation testing as required

2.5 Use illuminated magnifier appropriately

2.6 Identify loan items and implantable items

2.7 Identify, report, remove and/or replace damaged/faulty items and items due for preventative maintenance

2.8 Report missing items according to organisation policies and protocols

3. Prepare and assemble reusable medical devices

3.1 Select, inspect and prepare instrument trays or rigid sterilisation containers against checklists

3.2 Open and unlock items with hinges/ratchets

3.3 Disassemble/loosen multi-part instruments and re-assemble to ensure sterilant contact on all surfaces according to manufacturer’s instructions

3.4 Lubricate according to manufacturer instructions

3.5 Prepare hollow ware items with all openings facing the same direction

3.6 Protect delicate and sharp items in accordance with organisation policies and procedures

3.7 Use chemical indicators according to standards

4. Package reusable medical devices

4.1 Select packaging systems with reference to sterilisation method

4.2 Use safe manual handling techniques

4.3 Interpret operating instructions for packaging equipment and use equipment safely

4.4 Pack, secure and label sterile barrier systems to comply with aseptic removal principles

4.5 Assemble and package thermally disinfected reusable medical devices for transfer to appropriate location

4.6 Complete accurate quality assurance documentation

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 inspection, assembly, packaging and labelling of reusable medical devices on at least 3 occasions

operated and monitored equipment on at least 3 occasions, including illuminated magnifier

completed accurate quality assurance documentation

addressed relevant work health and safety, infection control and manual handling requirements

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:

packaging in relation to client safety, and implications of negligence

existence and basic requirements of AS/NZS 4187, and its role in packaging

features of inspection and test equipment and processes, including:

air guns

lighted magnification

heat sealer

height adjustable work stations

insulation testing

labelling systems

instrument checklists

wrapping and packaging materials and techniques:

relationship of sterile barrier systems and wrapping material to sterilisation method used

sealing materials

single use and reusable sterile barrier systems

rigid reusable container systems

classes of chemical indicators

identification and traceability systems

performance qualification for packaging

features of quality assurance documentation

safe work practices in the sterilisation work area:

manual task risk factors and how to control for them

infection control

personal hygiene


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 required to demonstrate achievement of the element

1. Prepare for inspection and packing

1.1 Select and wear appropriate attire and ensure personal hygiene preparations are followed

1.2 Clean area prior to processing according to infection control guidelines

1.3 Test packing equipment in readiness for use and accurately document results

2. Inspect reusable medical devices

2.1 Sort items according to priority, specialties and packaging requirements and product families

2.2 Inspect items for cleanliness and dryness and reprocess where required

2.3 Inspect items for functionality and completeness according to organisation requirements

2.4 Follow safe procedures for insulation testing as required

2.5 Use illuminated magnifier appropriately

2.6 Identify loan items and implantable items

2.7 Identify, report, remove and/or replace damaged/faulty items and items due for preventative maintenance

2.8 Report missing items according to organisation policies and protocols

3. Prepare and assemble reusable medical devices

3.1 Select, inspect and prepare instrument trays or rigid sterilisation containers against checklists

3.2 Open and unlock items with hinges/ratchets

3.3 Disassemble/loosen multi-part instruments and re-assemble to ensure sterilant contact on all surfaces according to manufacturer’s instructions

3.4 Lubricate according to manufacturer instructions

3.5 Prepare hollow ware items with all openings facing the same direction

3.6 Protect delicate and sharp items in accordance with organisation policies and procedures

3.7 Use chemical indicators according to standards

4. Package reusable medical devices

4.1 Select packaging systems with reference to sterilisation method

4.2 Use safe manual handling techniques

4.3 Interpret operating instructions for packaging equipment and use equipment safely

4.4 Pack, secure and label sterile barrier systems to comply with aseptic removal principles

4.5 Assemble and package thermally disinfected reusable medical devices for transfer to appropriate location

4.6 Complete accurate quality assurance documentation

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
 
Select and wear appropriate attire and ensure personal hygiene preparations are followed 
Clean area prior to processing according to infection control guidelines 
Test packing equipment in readiness for use and accurately document results 
Sort items according to priority, specialties and packaging requirements and product families 
Inspect items for cleanliness and dryness and reprocess where required 
Inspect items for functionality and completeness according to organisation requirements 
Follow safe procedures for insulation testing as required 
Use illuminated magnifier appropriately 
Identify loan items and implantable items 
Identify, report, remove and/or replace damaged/faulty items and items due for preventative maintenance 
Report missing items according to organisation policies and protocols 
Select, inspect and prepare instrument trays or rigid sterilisation containers against checklists 
Open and unlock items with hinges/ratchets 
Disassemble/loosen multi-part instruments and re-assemble to ensure sterilant contact on all surfaces according to manufacturer’s instructions 
Lubricate according to manufacturer instructions 
Prepare hollow ware items with all openings facing the same direction 
Protect delicate and sharp items in accordance with organisation policies and procedures 
Use chemical indicators according to standards 
Select packaging systems with reference to sterilisation method 
Use safe manual handling techniques 
Interpret operating instructions for packaging equipment and use equipment safely 
Pack, secure and label sterile barrier systems to comply with aseptic removal principles 
Assemble and package thermally disinfected reusable medical devices for transfer to appropriate location 
Complete accurate quality assurance documentation 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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