Apply infection control policies and procedures in laundry operations

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Evidence Guide
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Competency Mapping Template
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Observation Checklist
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Self Assessment Survey
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Moodle Outcomes
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Registered Training Organisations
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Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Collect and sort linen in accordance with organisational guidelines

1.1 Appropriate personal protective equipment is worn and/or used when handling soiled linen

1.2 Waste is segregated, contained, stored and

transported according to organisational policy and

procedures

1.3 Waste is disposed of safely according to

established organisational and legislative requirements

1.4 Linen is sorted according to cleaning requirements

1.5 Required documentation is completed

2. Clean and disinfect equipment and surfaces

2.1 Appropriate cleaning products, disinfectants and

cleaning equipment are selected, prepared and used to clean

and disinfect equipment and surfaces in

accordance with infection control guidelines and

scheduled cleaning routines

2.2 Standard precautions are practised, including the

use of personal protective clothing and equipment

2.3 Organisational infection control policy and

procedures are followed

2.4 OH&S practices are followed

2.5 Equipment is correctly stored in accordance with

organisational procedures

3. Maintain personal hygiene

3.1 Standard and additional infection control

procedures are used when required

3.2 Cleanliness of work clothes is maintained

3.3 Personal hygiene is maintained

3.4 Open-skin areas on self are covered with an

occlusive dressing

3.5 Hand washing procedures are correctly followed

according to the organisation's infection control

policy and procedures

3.6 Appropriate protective clothing is checked prior to use, and worn correctly according to the organisation's infection control policy and procedures

3.7 Where appropriate, one way work flows from

clean to dirty zones are adhered to

3.8 Immunisation is undertaken in accordance with

organisational policy

4. Identify and respond to infection risks

4.1 Awareness of common infection risks in own

workplace is maintained

4.2 Infection risks are identified and appropriate

response implemented within own role and

responsibility to maintain a clean environment

4.3 Situations that pose an infection risk are

responded to appropriately in accordance with

organisational policy and procedures

4.4 Appropriate signs are placed as and where

appropriate

4.5 Personal protective clothing is used in accordance

with standard precautions

4.6 Risk control and risk containment procedures are

followed for specific risks when required

4.7 Spillages are removed in accordance with

organisational policy and procedure


Qualifications and Skillsets

LMTLA2011A appears in the following qualifications:

  • LMT31110 - Certificate III in Laundry Operations
  • LMT40810 - Certificate IV in Laundry Operations and Supervision
  • LMT21410 - Certificate II in Laundry Operations