The important thing to remember when gathering evidence is that the more evidence the better - that is, the more evidence you gather to demonstrate your skills, the more confident an assessor can be that you have learned the skills not just at one point in time, but are continuing to apply and develop those skills (as opposed to just learning for the test!). Furthermore, one piece of evidence that you collect will not usualy demonstrate all the required criteria for a unit of competency, whereas multiple overlapping pieces of evidence will usually do the trick!
From the Wiki University
What evidence can you provide to prove your understanding of each of the following citeria?
Implement and maintain infection control practices and infection risk containment measures
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Implement infection control regulations, standards and guidelines, and organisation policy and procedures as required Completed |
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Use standard and additional precautions for all client contact as required Completed |
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Identify workplace infection control risks Completed |
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Manage and control workplace infection control risks Completed |
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Monitor and maintain cleanliness of environment
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Regularly clean office practice work environment according to a pre-determined schedule Completed |
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Clean spills immediately in accordance with organisation policy and procedures Completed |
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Remove contaminated substances and appliances from treatment area following treatment of each client Completed |
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Clean and dry work surfaces after each treatment session/procedure, or when soiled Completed |
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Use appropriate cleaning agents Completed |
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Dry and store cleaning equipment Completed |
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Maintain personal protection
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Select personal protective equipment according to the nature of treatment/procedure to be undertaken and the infection control risks involved Completed |
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Use personal protective equipment correctly Completed |
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Cover open cuts and abrasions by waterproofed dressings Completed |
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Handle sharps with care and immediately dispose of them in accordance with regulations, standards and guidelines for infection control and clinical waste management Completed |
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Undertake infection control measures during procedures and treatments
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Clean and tidy work area Completed |
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Correctly follow hand washing procedures Completed |
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Assemble all items required prior to procedure or treatment Completed |
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Provide clean, single use, disposable covering material or clean linen and change between clients or procedures Completed |
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Ensure instruments and articles not intended to penetrate skin, but for use on clients during procedures, are thoroughly cleaned or disinfected as appropriate, and dried before use and after each use Completed |
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Ensure instruments, equipment or other items, to be introduced into sterile tissue or for contact with intact mucus membranes, are sterile at the time of use as required by regulations, standards and guidelines Completed |
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Follow aseptic techniques and procedures where appropriate Completed |
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Use personal protective equipment Completed |
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Follow appropriate skin preparation procedures to minimise risk of disease transmission Completed |
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Use sterile drapes for sterile procedures Completed |
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Maintain integrity of operating field Completed |
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Immediately dispose of single-use items in appropriate containers Completed |
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Place waste in appropriate receptacles in accordance with legislative requirements Completed |
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Place soiled linen and protective clothing in a suitable receptacle Completed |
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Clean work area after use Completed |
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Remove items contaminated or potentially contaminated with blood, body fluids, mucosa or tissue for cleaning and sterilisation Completed |
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Clean and sterilise instruments, equipment and implantable items
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Thoroughly clean or decontaminate instruments, equipment and implantable items immediately after use, and prior to sterilising Completed |
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Choose appropriate sterilising method Completed |
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Ensure work flows in one direction only from dirty zone to clean zone Completed |
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Wrap/package instruments, equipment and implantable items as required prior to sterilisation Completed |
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Configure load to ensure effective sterilisation and safe handling Completed |
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Follow sterilisation operating procedures in correct sequence and duration according to manufacturer's instructions and relevant Australian standards Completed |
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Follow validation processes in accordance with Australian standards Completed |
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Activate appropriate sterilization method and cycle Completed |
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Follow loading and unloading procedures for sterilisers Completed |
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Remove contents of steriliser immediately on completion of cycle and check to ensure specified performance criteria have been met Completed |
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Follow product traceability guidelines Completed |
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Monitor sterilising cycle and record details as specified in current Australian standard/s Completed |
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Observe safety precautions to ensure pressure sterilisers function safely Completed |
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Store and handle sterilised items to maintain integrity of packs and to prevent contamination from any source Completed |
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Dispose of damaged items safely Completed |
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Maintain sterilizer equipment
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Clean and maintain sterilisers as per manufacturer's specifications and as specified in current Australian standard/s Completed |
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Conduct and document regular monitoring, validation and calibration of sterilisers Completed |
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Follow and document regular maintenance program Completed |
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Recognise and report steriliser operation faults and incidents and take corrective action Completed |
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Maintain awareness of implications of premises layout and maintenance for control of infection risks
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Arrange premises layout, equipment location, ventilation and movement of people to minimise risk of transmission of infection Completed |
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Design surfaces, fixtures and fittings to allow easy cleaning and discourage accumulation of moisture and soil Completed |
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Configure work areas to ensure separation of sterile, clean and dirty instruments, equipment and linen Completed |
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Ensure hand washing basins, hand cleaning agents and hand drying materials are appropriately located for easy access Completed |
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Ensure cleaning areas are separated from treatment/procedure area Completed |
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Ensure clean and dirty storage areas are physically separated Completed |
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Clean storage areas regularly and ensure they are free of moisture Completed |
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Comply with infection control regulations and standards, and related legal obligations
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Maintain appropriate registration or licensing of premises or practice Completed |
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Comply with occupational health and safety laws Completed |
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Comply with laws relating to profession or occupation Completed |
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Obtain client consent to treatment Completed |
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Comply with infection control regulations, standards and guidelines Completed |
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