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

HLTSTE004 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Manage sterile stock

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Issue Date: March 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency HLTSTE004 - Manage sterile stock
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to apply procedures for handling, storing and maintaining sterile stock.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 a sterile storage area within 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:

a designated sterile area

sterile stock items

stock management and ordering systems

transport equipment

quality assurance documentation

workplace procedures to be followed

modelling of industry operating conditions, including 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: Store sterile stock
  • Select and wear attire, ensuring personal hygiene preparations are in accordance with organisation policies and procedures
  • Decant sterile stock supplied in external containers/packaging prior to transfer into the sterile stock area
  • Identify and clean the dedicated area for storing sterile stock, following required documentation processes
  • Restrict access and minimise traffic in the sterile stock area
       
Element: Maintain packaging integrity
  • Minimise handling of sterile stock
  • Inspect items for packaging integrity, labelling and batch control
  • Follow organisation procedures for non-conforming stock
  • Complete protective packaging as required
       
Element: Maintain stock levels
  • Comply with sterile stock rotation practices
  • Identify, remove and re-process or discard stock not complying with inventory control guidelines
  • Assess and calculate stock and imprest levels
  • Correctly interpret order requirements
  • Prepare, fill and distribute orders to relevant destination using required documentation
  • Document and report supply discrepancies according to procedures
       
Element: Transport sterile stock
  • Clean and maintain trolleys and containers using appropriate cleaning procedures
  • Load and handle transport equipment safely
  • Follow designated route and timetable for transporting sterile stock
  • Package any high-level disinfected or off-site delivery items in secure sealable easy to clean containers
       
Element: Complete quality management requirements
  • Follow batch control identification procedures
  • Accurately complete sterile stock ordering documentation
  • Assist with recall procedures according to instructions
       


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. Store sterile stock

1.1 Select and wear attire, ensuring personal hygiene preparations are in accordance with organisation policies and procedures

1.2 Decant sterile stock supplied in external containers/packaging prior to transfer into the sterile stock area

1.3 Identify and clean the dedicated area for storing sterile stock, following required documentation processes

1.4 Restrict access and minimise traffic in the sterile stock area

2. Maintain packaging integrity

2.1 Minimise handling of sterile stock

2.2 Inspect items for packaging integrity, labelling and batch control

2.3 Follow organisation procedures for non-conforming stock

2.4 Complete protective packaging as required

3. Maintain stock levels

3.1 Comply with sterile stock rotation practices

3.2 Identify, remove and re-process or discard stock not complying with inventory control guidelines

3.3 Assess and calculate stock and imprest levels

3.4 Correctly interpret order requirements

3.5 Prepare, fill and distribute orders to relevant destination using required documentation

3.6 Document and report supply discrepancies according to procedures

4. Transport sterile stock

4.1 Clean and maintain trolleys and containers using appropriate cleaning procedures

4.2 Load and handle transport equipment safely

4.3 Follow designated route and timetable for transporting sterile stock

4.4 Package any high-level disinfected or off-site delivery items in secure sealable easy to clean containers

5. Complete quality management requirements

5.1 Follow batch control identification procedures

5.2 Accurately complete sterile stock ordering documentation

5.3 Assist with recall procedures according to instructions

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 sterile stock management on at least 3 occasions, including:

maintaining environmental conditions

maintaining stock at required levels

handling stock that maintains sterile condition

responding to non-conformance

accurately completed documentation using manual or computerised systems

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

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:

storage and stock management principles for sterile stock:

types of storage requirements

time-related shelf life

event-related shelf life

factors that affect shelf-life of sterile stock

procedures to restrict access

quality assurance documentation

recall procedures

features of a transport system required to maintain sterility of packaged items

safe work practices in the sterilisation work area:

manual task risk factors and how to control for them

infection control

personal hygiene

personal protective equipment (PPE)


Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements define the essential outcomes

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

1. Store sterile stock

1.1 Select and wear attire, ensuring personal hygiene preparations are in accordance with organisation policies and procedures

1.2 Decant sterile stock supplied in external containers/packaging prior to transfer into the sterile stock area

1.3 Identify and clean the dedicated area for storing sterile stock, following required documentation processes

1.4 Restrict access and minimise traffic in the sterile stock area

2. Maintain packaging integrity

2.1 Minimise handling of sterile stock

2.2 Inspect items for packaging integrity, labelling and batch control

2.3 Follow organisation procedures for non-conforming stock

2.4 Complete protective packaging as required

3. Maintain stock levels

3.1 Comply with sterile stock rotation practices

3.2 Identify, remove and re-process or discard stock not complying with inventory control guidelines

3.3 Assess and calculate stock and imprest levels

3.4 Correctly interpret order requirements

3.5 Prepare, fill and distribute orders to relevant destination using required documentation

3.6 Document and report supply discrepancies according to procedures

4. Transport sterile stock

4.1 Clean and maintain trolleys and containers using appropriate cleaning procedures

4.2 Load and handle transport equipment safely

4.3 Follow designated route and timetable for transporting sterile stock

4.4 Package any high-level disinfected or off-site delivery items in secure sealable easy to clean containers

5. Complete quality management requirements

5.1 Follow batch control identification procedures

5.2 Accurately complete sterile stock ordering documentation

5.3 Assist with recall procedures according to instructions

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 attire, ensuring personal hygiene preparations are in accordance with organisation policies and procedures 
Decant sterile stock supplied in external containers/packaging prior to transfer into the sterile stock area 
Identify and clean the dedicated area for storing sterile stock, following required documentation processes 
Restrict access and minimise traffic in the sterile stock area 
Minimise handling of sterile stock 
Inspect items for packaging integrity, labelling and batch control 
Follow organisation procedures for non-conforming stock 
Complete protective packaging as required 
Comply with sterile stock rotation practices 
Identify, remove and re-process or discard stock not complying with inventory control guidelines 
Assess and calculate stock and imprest levels 
Correctly interpret order requirements 
Prepare, fill and distribute orders to relevant destination using required documentation 
Document and report supply discrepancies according to procedures 
Clean and maintain trolleys and containers using appropriate cleaning procedures 
Load and handle transport equipment safely 
Follow designated route and timetable for transporting sterile stock 
Package any high-level disinfected or off-site delivery items in secure sealable easy to clean containers 
Follow batch control identification procedures 
Accurately complete sterile stock ordering documentation 
Assist with recall procedures according to instructions 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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