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

HLTSTE005 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Care for reusable medical devices

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency HLTSTE005 - Care for reusable medical devices
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to follow procedures for preparing, handling and inspecting of reusable medical devices during the reprocessing process.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:

soiled reusable medical devices

operational cleaning and drying equipment

cleaning procedures to be followed by the candidate

personal protective equipment

modelling of industry operating conditions, including:

speed and timing requirements for the cleaning 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 of a unit of competency
       
Element: The Performance Criteria specify the level of performance required to demonstrate achievement of the Element
       
Element: Prepare and handle reusable medical devices during reprocessing
  • Identify and sort reusable medical devices according to reprocessing requirements
  • Identify faulty reusable medical devices and report in line with relevant requirements, policies and procedures
  • Disassemble according to manufacturer’s guidelines
  • Complete initial cleaning and waste removal processes
  • Select preparation and cleaning processes suited to the design and composition of instruments
       
Element: Inspect cleaned reusable medical devices
  • Inspect instruments during and after processing in line with requirements of specific item
  • Inspect instruments with textured surfaces for retained debris under lighted magnification
  • Inspect instruments for completeness and working function
  • Follow safe work practices to conduct insulation testing as required
  • Identify faults and address in line with scope of own work role
       


Evidence Required

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ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements define the essential outcomes of a unit of competency

The Performance Criteria specify the level of performance required to demonstrate achievement of the Element

1. Prepare and handle reusable medical devices during reprocessing

1.1 Identify and sort reusable medical devices according to reprocessing requirements

1.2 Identify faulty reusable medical devices and report in line with relevant requirements, policies and procedures

1.3 Disassemble according to manufacturer’s guidelines

1.4 Complete initial cleaning and waste removal processes

1.5 Select preparation and cleaning processes suited to the design and composition of instruments

2. Inspect cleaned reusable medical devices

2.1 Inspect instruments during and after processing in line with requirements of specific item

2.2 Inspect instruments with textured surfaces for retained debris under lighted magnification

2.3 Inspect instruments for completeness and working function

2.4 Follow safe work practices to conduct insulation testing as required

2.5 Identify faults and address in line with scope of own work role

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 preparing, cleaning and inspecting of reusable medical devices on at least 3 occasions, including:

disassembly and re-assembly of multi-part reusable medical devices

inspection of reprocessed reusable medical devices, including:

scissors

box joints and screw joints

instruments with long shafts

prepared, cleaned and inspected a range of reusable medical devices, including:

solid items

those requiring disassembly

those with textured surfaces

delicate items

manual and powered items

cannulated items

blind ended instruments

identified and responded to routine process and maintenance problems and variations

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:

duty of care and impact of instrument care on operative procedures and patient-care outcomes

existence and basic requirements of AS/NZS 4187, and its role in surgical instrument care

role of Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) for manufacturing registration

product families both basic categories and instruments for specialties

use of reusable medical devices in different operative procedures

cleaning, testing and inspection requirements for reusable medical devices:

systems for identifying instruments

instrument design and composition and their relationship to reprocessing requirements

suitable detergents for different items

soaking to remove dyes and adhesives

leak testing and requirements for the processing of flexible endoscopes

lubrication requirements

importance of maintaining passivation layer

items requiring insulation testing and impact of insulation testing on client care

instrument repair requirements and process

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 of a unit of competency

The Performance Criteria specify the level of performance required to demonstrate achievement of the Element

1. Prepare and handle reusable medical devices during reprocessing

1.1 Identify and sort reusable medical devices according to reprocessing requirements

1.2 Identify faulty reusable medical devices and report in line with relevant requirements, policies and procedures

1.3 Disassemble according to manufacturer’s guidelines

1.4 Complete initial cleaning and waste removal processes

1.5 Select preparation and cleaning processes suited to the design and composition of instruments

2. Inspect cleaned reusable medical devices

2.1 Inspect instruments during and after processing in line with requirements of specific item

2.2 Inspect instruments with textured surfaces for retained debris under lighted magnification

2.3 Inspect instruments for completeness and working function

2.4 Follow safe work practices to conduct insulation testing as required

2.5 Identify faults and address in line with scope of own work role

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
 
 
Identify and sort reusable medical devices according to reprocessing requirements 
Identify faulty reusable medical devices and report in line with relevant requirements, policies and procedures 
Disassemble according to manufacturer’s guidelines 
Complete initial cleaning and waste removal processes 
Select preparation and cleaning processes suited to the design and composition of instruments 
Inspect instruments during and after processing in line with requirements of specific item 
Inspect instruments with textured surfaces for retained debris under lighted magnification 
Inspect instruments for completeness and working function 
Follow safe work practices to conduct insulation testing as required 
Identify faults and address in line with scope of own work role 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

HLTSTE005 - Care for reusable medical devices
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