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LMTLA2011A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Apply infection control policies and procedures in laundry operations

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Issue Date: May 2024


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Unit of Competency LMTLA2011A - Apply infection control policies and procedures in laundry operations
Description This unit covers the skills and knowledge required to ensure that laundry operations comply with infection control policies and procedures.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit applies to the preparation and processing of laundry items in accordance with industry and organisational policies and procedures relating to infection control. Work may be conducted in small to large scale enterprises and may involve individual and team activities. Work is performed within defined procedures under direct supervision. The application of this unit is according to OH&S practices of the enterprise and workplace practices, which may include:Material Safety Data sheets (MSDS)requirements prescribed by legislation, awards, agreements and conditions of employmentstandard operating procedureswork instructionsoral, written and visual communicationquality practices, including responsibility for maintenance of own work quality and contribution to quality improvement of team or section outputhousekeepingtasks related to environmental protection, waste disposal, pollution control and recyclingThis unit requires the application of skills associated with self management when conducting work to ensure procedures are followed when processing laundry. This unit also requires an ability to access and communicate information on procedures and problem solving skills and initiative and enterprise to recognise and act on any inconsistencies.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites Not applicable.
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: Collect and sort linen in accordance with organisational guidelines
  • Appropriate personal protective equipment is worn and/or used when handling soiled linen
  • Waste is segregated, contained, stored and
       
Element: transported according to organisational policy and
       
Element: procedures
  • Waste is disposed of safely according to
       
Element: established organisational and legislative requirements
  • Linen is sorted according to cleaning requirements
  • Required documentation is completed
       
Element: Clean and disinfect equipment and surfaces
  • Appropriate cleaning products, disinfectants and
       
Element: cleaning equipment are selected, prepared and used to clean
       
Element: and disinfect equipment and surfaces in
       
Element: accordance with infection control guidelines and
       
Element: scheduled cleaning routines
  • Standard precautions are practised, including the
       
Element: use of personal protective clothing and equipment
  • Organisational infection control policy and
       
Element: procedures are followed
  • OH&S practices are followed
  • Equipment is correctly stored in accordance with
       
Element: organisational procedures
       
Element: Maintain personal hygiene
  • Standard and additional infection control
       
Element: procedures are used when required
  • Cleanliness of work clothes is maintained
  • Personal hygiene is maintained
  • Open-skin areas on self are covered with an
       
Element: occlusive dressing
  • Hand washing procedures are correctly followed
       
Element: according to the organisation's infection control
       
Element: policy and procedures
  • Appropriate protective clothing is checked prior to use, and worn correctly according to the organisation's infection control policy and procedures
  • Where appropriate, one way work flows from
       
Element: clean to dirty zones are adhered to
  • Immunisation is undertaken in accordance with
       
Element: organisational policy
       
Element: Identify and respond to infection risks
  • Awareness of common infection risks in own
       
Element: workplace is maintained
  • Infection risks are identified and appropriate
       
Element: response implemented within own role and
       
Element: responsibility to maintain a clean environment
  • Situations that pose an infection risk are
       
Element: responded to appropriately in accordance with
       
Element: organisational policy and procedures
  • Appropriate signs are placed as and where
       
Element: appropriate
  • Personal protective clothing is used in accordance
       
Element: with standard precautions
  • Risk control and risk containment procedures are
       
Element: followed for specific risks when required
  • Spillages are removed in accordance with
       
Element: organisational policy and procedure
       


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 the Training Package.

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Demonstrates skills and knowledge to:

comply with organisation's infection control

policy as it relates to specific work roles, safe waste handling and management procedures

apply personal hygiene and environmental practices

Consistently applies skills and knowledge when:

organising work

completing tasks

identifying improvements

using workplace practices

using OH&S practices

recording and reporting accidents and incidents

assessing operational readiness of equipment used and work processes

recognising and adapting to cultural differences in the workplace, including modes of behaviour and interactions

completing work systematically with attention to detail without damage to goods and equipment

Context and specific resources for assessment

Assessment may occur on the job or in an appropriately simulated environment and requires access to work areas, materials and equipment and to information on workplace practices and OH&S practices.

Guidance information for assessment

This unit may be assessed independently or in combination with other relevant units.

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.

Demonstrates skills to

apply standard precautions:

consistently follow correct hygiene procedures

select and use equipment and disinfectants

follow correct hand washing techniques

correctly use personal protective clothing and equipment

follow procedures appropriate to the cleaningarea and purpose

minimise disruption to the work environment

minimise infection risks and hazards for self and others

use appropriate chemicals for cleaning and disinfection

apply additional precautions when standard precautions are not sufficient

use technology to work safely and competently

communicate constructively to achieve planned outcomes in relation to infection risks, waste management and hygiene issues

read, interpret, and follow information on work specifications , standard operating procedures and work instructions, and other reference material

maintain accurate records

communicate within the workplace

sequence operations

meet specifications

clarify and check task-related information

carry out work according to OH&S practices

Demonstrates knowledge of

organisation's infection control policy as it relates to specific work role

processes of how infection is spread

infection risks in a laundry environment, and specifically in own workplace

organisation's waste management policy and procedures

applicable OHS policy and practice in relation to infection risks, hygiene, waste

management and cleaning

relevant material safety data sheets

quality practices

workplace practices

practices for recording and reporting

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the Performance Criteria, is detailed below. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs if the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts.

All work must comply with relevant Federal and State or Territory legislative or regulatory requirements.

Waste may include

clinical and related wastes

cytotoxic waste

sharps

radioactive waste

general waste

food wastes

human or animal tissue

hazardous substances

Waste may be transported or

contained in

lockable bins

special containers

trolley

bags

suitable vehicle

Disposal requirements may be

determined by government, including local government requirements

determined by organisational policy

landfill

flushing into sewerage system

incineration

licensed microwave disinfection

Cleaning equipment may

include

buckets

mops and brushes

mechanical cleaning equipment

Infection control guidelines may include

organisation's infection control policy and

procedure manual

standard and additional precautions

codes of practice

relevant Australian standards

national health and medical research council guidelines

local government ordinances

material safety data sheets for chemical use

food safety plan

Personal protective clothing may include

eye and face protection

gloves

impermeable gowns

masks

hair protection or covering

overshoes or safety footwear

aprons

OH&S practices

OH&S practices must include hazard identification and control, risk assessment and implementation of risk reduction measures specific to the tasks described by this unit, and may include:

manual handling techniques

standard operating procedures

personal protective equipment

safe materials handling

taking of rest breaks

ergonomic arrangement of workplaces

following marked walkways

safe storage of equipment

housekeeping

reporting accidents and incidents

other OH&S practices relevant to the job and enterprise

Infection risks may include

sharps

waste

human waste and human tissue

body fluids

personal contact with infectious patients

stagnant water

stock including food which has passed 'used-by' dates

animals, insects and vermin

incorrect concentration of disinfectants and chemicals

Appropriate responses to infection risks may

include

incident reporting

cleaning

removal of waste or spillage

following standard and additional precautions

containment or elimination of the risk

using personal protective clothing and equipment

following specified organisational procedures

seeking advice from or reporting to an appropriate person

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
Appropriate personal protective equipment is worn and/or used when handling soiled linen 
Waste is segregated, contained, stored and 
 
Waste is disposed of safely according to 
Linen is sorted according to cleaning requirements 
Required documentation is completed 
Appropriate cleaning products, disinfectants and 
 
 
 
Standard precautions are practised, including the 
Organisational infection control policy and 
OH&S practices are followed 
Equipment is correctly stored in accordance with 
 
Standard and additional infection control 
Cleanliness of work clothes is maintained 
Personal hygiene is maintained 
Open-skin areas on self are covered with an 
Hand washing procedures are correctly followed 
 
Appropriate protective clothing is checked prior to use, and worn correctly according to the organisation's infection control policy and procedures 
Where appropriate, one way work flows from 
Immunisation is undertaken in accordance with 
 
Awareness of common infection risks in own 
Infection risks are identified and appropriate 
 
Situations that pose an infection risk are 
 
Appropriate signs are placed as and where 
Personal protective clothing is used in accordance 
Risk control and risk containment procedures are 
Spillages are removed in accordance with 
 

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