Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures

Formats and tools

Unit Description
Reconstruct the unit from the xml and display it as an HTML page.
Assessment Tool
an assessor resource that builds a framework for writing an assessment tool
Assessment Template
generate a spreadsheet for marking this unit in a classroom environment. Put student names in the top row and check them off as they demonstrate competenece for each of the unit's elements and performance criteria.
Assessment Matrix
a slightly different format than the assessment template. A spreadsheet with unit names, elements and performance criteria in separate columns. Put assessment names in column headings to track which performance criteria each one covers. Good for ensuring that you've covered every one of the performance criteria with your assessment instrument (all assessement tools together).
Wiki Markup
mark up the unit in a wiki markup codes, ready to copy and paste into a wiki page. The output will work in most wikis but is designed to work particularly well as a Wikiversity learning project.
Evidence Guide
create an evidence guide for workplace assessment and RPL applicants
Competency Mapping Template
Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners. A template for developing assessments for a unit, which will help you to create valid, fair and reliable assessments for the unit, ready to give to trainers and students
Observation Checklist
create an observation checklist for workplace assessment and RPL applicants. This is similar to the evidence guide above, but a little shorter and friendlier on your printer. You will also need to create a seperate Assessor Marking Guide for guidelines on gathering evidence and a list of key points for each activity observed using the unit's range statement, required skills and evidence required (see the unit's html page for details)

Self Assessment Survey
A form for students to assess thier current skill levels against each of the unit's performance criteria. Cut and paste into a web document or print and distribute in hard copy.
Moodle Outcomes
Create a csv file of the unit's performance criteria to import into a moodle course as outcomes, ready to associate with each of your assignments. Here's a quick 'how to' for importing these into moodle 2.x
Registered Training Organisations
Trying to find someone to train or assess you? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver HLTINF001, 'Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures' on fishpond.com.au. This online store has a huge range of books, pretty reasonable prices, free delivery in Australia *and* they give a small commission to ntisthis.com for every purchase, so go nuts :)


Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements define the essential outcomes

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

1. Follow standard and additional precautions for infection prevention and control

1.1 Follow hand hygiene practices in accordance with organisations policies and procedures

1.2 Implement hand care procedures and cover cuts and abrasions

1.3 Follow organisation procedures for choice and use of personal protection equipment

1.4 Follow procedures for respiratory hygiene and cough etiquette

1.5 Follow procedures for environmental cleaning

1.6 Follow procedures for handling, transporting and processing of linen in a manner that controls the spread of infection

1.7 Follow procedures for disposal of contaminated waste

1.8 Follow procedures for handling and cleaning client equipment that prevents skin and mucous membrane exposures, contamination of clothing, and transfer of pathogens

1.9 Identify and respond to situations where additional precautions may be required to prevent transmission of infection

2. Identify infection hazards and assess risks

2.1 Identify infection hazards associated with own role and work environment

2.2 Identify own areas of responsibility in relation to infection prevention and control

2.3 Assess risk by determining the likelihood and severity of harm from identified hazards.

2.4 Document and report activities and tasks that put self, clients, visitors and/or other workers at risk

2.5 Identify appropriate control measures to minimise risk in accordance with organisations procedures

3. Follow procedures for managing risks associated with specific hazards

3.1 Follow protocols for care after exposure to blood or other body fluids as required

3.2 Place appropriate signs when and where appropriate

3.3 Remove spills in accordance with the policies and procedures of the organisation

3.4 Minimise contamination of materials, equipment and instruments by aerosols and splatter

3.5 Identify, separate and maintain clean and contaminated zones

3.6 Confine records, materials and medicaments to a well-designated clean zone

3.7 Confine contaminated instruments and equipment to a well-designated contaminated zone


Qualifications and Skillsets

HLTINF001 appears in the following qualifications:

  • HLT40113 - Certificate IV in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care
  • HLT30113 - Certificate III in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care
  • HLT20113 - Certificate II in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care
  • HLT40213 - Certificate IV in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care Practice
  • CHC34015 - Certificate III in Active Volunteering
  • CHC33015 - Certificate III in Individual Support
  • CHC22015 - Certificate II in Community Services
  • HLT33115 - Certificate III in Health Services Assistance
  • HLT57415 - Diploma of Audiometry
  • HLT37315 - Certificate III in Health Administration
  • HLT47415 - Certificate IV in Audiometry
  • HLT37415 - Certificate III in Pathology Assistance
  • HLT57915 - Diploma of Anaesthetic Technology
  • HLT47715 - Certificate IV in Medical Practice Assisting
  • HLT47615 - Certificate IV in Cardiac Technology
  • HLT37015 - Certificate III in Sterilisation Services
  • HLT37215 - Certificate III in Pathology Collection
  • HLT33015 - Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance
  • HLT47815 - Certificate IV in Optical Dispensing
  • HLT37115 - Certificate III in Hospital/Health Services Pharmacy Support
  • HLT21015 - Certificate II in Medical Service First Response
  • HLT23215 - Certificate II in Health Support Services
  • HLT31015 - Certificate III in Ambulance Communications (Call-taking)
  • HLT31115 - Certificate III in Non-Emergency Patient Transport
  • HLT31215 - Certificate III in Basic Health Care
  • HLT35015 - Certificate III in Dental Assisting
  • HLT33215 - Certificate III in Health Support Services
  • HLT35115 - Certificate III in Dental Laboratory Assisting
  • HLT41115 - Certificate IV in Health Care
  • HLT41015 - Certificate IV in Ambulance Communications (Dispatch)
  • HLT45015 - Certificate IV in Dental Assisting
  • HLT51015 - Diploma of Paramedical Science
  • HLT54115 - Diploma of Nursing
  • HLT55115 - Diploma of Dental Technology
  • CPP30316 - Certificate III in Cleaning Operations

And the skillsets: