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

HLTTH303C Mapping and Delivery Guide
Identify and move to maintain a sterile field

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency HLTTH303C - Identify and move to maintain a sterile field
Description This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to identify and move around a sterile environment and to ensure that infection control principles are maintained
Employability Skills This unit contains Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application Sterile field includes the area immediately surrounding the draped client, the sterile personnel, sterile draped trolleys and equipment ACORN (1998) Aseptic Techniques in the Operating SuiteAsepsis involves the prevention of contamination of a sterile fieldWork will be performed within a prescribed range of functions, generally within a team environment, involving known routines and proceduresAll activities are carried out in accordance with organisation policies, procedures and infection control guidelines
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites Pre-requisite unitThis unit must be assessed after successful achievement of pre-requisite:HLTIN301C Comply with infection control policy and procedures
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: Apply personal hygiene standards
  • Wear proper attire correctly and ensure that it conforms with hospital and enterprise policy and procedures
  • Follow standard infection control guidelines to reduce risk of infection
       
Element: Move around a sterile field
  • Move and carry out activities that are consistent with duties being performed
  • Conform with aseptic principles when moving around a sterile field to ensure the sterile field is not contaminated
  • Report personal and other staff breaches of aseptic principles to the relevant staff
  • Wear personal protective attire as required
       


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

Where, for reasons of safety, space, or access to equipment and resources, assessment takes place away from the workplace, the assessment environment should represent workplace conditions as closely as possible

Context of and specific resources for assessment:

Equipment

Infection control procedures

Workplace health and safety guidelines

Theatre policy and procedure guidelines

Other organisation policies and procedures

Duties statements and/or job descriptions

Method of assessment

Observation of work activities when identifying and moving to maintain a sterile field

Observation of simulation and/or role play when identifying and moving to maintain a sterile field

Discussion of physical and/or behavioural contingency scenarios involving duty of care

Authenticated transcripts of relevant education/training courses

Recognition of relevant life/work experience

Written assignments/projects or questioning should be used to assess knowledge

Authenticated reports of experience working in sterile environments(Documentation associated with performance reviews, supervisor/co-ordinator evaluations of work performance)

Training records associated with OH Safety training, Orientation/Induction Training, Safe Manual Handing, Universal infection control procedures

Case study and scenario as a basis for discussion of issues and strategies to contribute to best practice

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

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.

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:

Basic knowledge of the factors influencing growth of micro-organisms (environmental conditions)

Basic knowledge of the transmission methods of pathogenic organisms

Communication techniques and pathways in the operating room

Definition of sterile and the sterilisation process

Duty of care responsibilities

Possible hazards in the sterile environment

Relevant Australian hospital standards, regulations and guidelines

Relevant OHS legislation and infection control codes of practice, enterprise policies and procedures

Safety and environmental aspects related to workplace operation

The importance of asepsis as a contribution to client care

Theatre policy and procedures guidelines

Theatre protocols

Essential skills:

It is critical that the candidate demonstrate the ability to:

Complete all activities accurately and in a timely and safe manner

Comply with enterprise requirements, OHS legislation, infection control, manual handling procedures and relevant health regulations

Coordinate required processes effectively

Ensure work is completed systematically with attention to detail without damage to equipment or injury to oneself or others

Liaise effectively with theatre staff

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:

Carry out all work according to safe working guidelines

Solve problems including the ability to use available resources and prioritise workload

Undertake cleaning processes

Undertake effective hand washing techniques

Undertake safe waste handling techniques and disposal in line with workplace policy and taking into account opportunities to address waste minimisation, environmental responsibility and sustainable practice issues

Use literacy support available in the workplace which may range from having access to support or assistance from expert/mentor/supervisor, to having no communication supports available

Use numeracy skills include the ability to complete basic arithmetic calculations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division and recording numbers

Use oral communication skills as required to fulfil job roles in a safe manner and as specified by the 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 as 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 and interpreting manufacturers' instructions for equipment, workplace safety pamphlets or procedure manuals to reading labels and handling chemicals such as cleaning fluids

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.

Attire may include:

Allocated theatre outfits

Boots

Dress shoes

Goggles

Lead aprons

Plastic aprons

Masks

Location may include but is not limited to:

Operating theatre

Private practice treatment room

Residential care settings

Community health settings

Factors affecting sterile field include:

Physical

Positive pressure

Air conditioning system

Temperature

Humidity

Clean equipment and environment

Personal

Attire

Personal hygiene including effective hand washing

Work and traffic flow processes

Aseptic conditions

Identification of breaches

Accountability for breaches of self and others

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
Wear proper attire correctly and ensure that it conforms with hospital and enterprise policy and procedures 
Follow standard infection control guidelines to reduce risk of infection 
Move and carry out activities that are consistent with duties being performed 
Conform with aseptic principles when moving around a sterile field to ensure the sterile field is not contaminated 
Report personal and other staff breaches of aseptic principles to the relevant staff 
Wear personal protective attire as required 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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