Manage sterile stock

Formats and tools

Unit Description
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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 HLTSTE306C, 'Manage sterile stock'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Manage sterile stock' 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

1. Store sterile stock

1.1 Select and wear attire in compliance with organisation policies and procedures

1.2 Identify the dedicated area for storing sterile stock

1.3 Store sterile stock in compliance with AS/NZS 4187

1.4 Clean sterile stock area in accordance with AS/NZS 4187 and organisation policies and procedures

1.5 Restrict access and minimise traffic in the sterile stock area

1.6 Follow hand washing guidelines for handling sterile stock

1.7 Decant sterile stock supplied in external containers/packaging prior to transfer into the sterile stock area

1.8 Comply with relevant OHS and manual handling requirements

2. Maintain packaging integrity

2.1 Comply with sterile stock rotation practices and shelf life according to AS/NZS 4187 and organisation policies and procedures

2.2 Minimise handling of sterile stock in accordance with AS/NZS 4187

2.3 Inspect items for packaging integrity, labelling and batch control in accordance with AS/NZS 4187 and organisation policies and procedures

2.4 Follow organisation procedures when stock is non-conforming, ie packaging integrity and sterility is compromised eg dropped, wet, contaminated

2.5 Complete dust covering and labelling in accordance with AS/NZS 4187 and organisation policies and procedures

3. Maintain stock levels

3.1 Identify, remove and re-process/discard stock not complying with inventory control guidelines

3.2 Assess stock/impress levels in accordance with organisation policies and procedures

3.3 Prepare, fill and dispatch/distribute stock/impress orders to relevant destination in accordance with organisation policies and procedures

3.4 Follow organisation procedures when supplying non-routine/urgent orders

3.5 Communicate and report supply discrepancies in accordance with organisation policies and procedures

4. Transport sterile stock

4.1 Clean and maintain trolleys and containers

4.2 Prepare designated equipment, eg trolleys, bins etc

4.3 Load and handle transport equipment in accordance with OHS and Infection Control guidelines

4.4 Follow designated route and timetable for transporting sterile stock

4.5 Comply with transport protocols for sterile stock

5. Complete quality management requirements

5.1 Follow batch control identification procedures in accordance with organisation policies and procedures

5.2 Complete sterile stock ordering/request documentation in accordance with organisation policies and procedures

5.3 Identify, report and document quality or procedural problems according to organisation policies and procedures

5.4 Identify situations requiring recall

5.5 Follow recall procedures and complete recall documentation according to AS/NZS 4187


Qualifications and Skillsets

HLTSTE306C appears in the following qualifications:

  • HLT31107 - Certificate III in Sterilisation Services