Cleanse and disinfect deceased bodies

Formats and tools

Unit Description
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Assessment Tool
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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
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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 SIFMWK006A, 'Cleanse and disinfect deceased bodies'.
Google Links
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Books
Reference books for 'Cleanse and disinfect deceased bodies' 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

Conduct preparatory procedures for cleansing and disinfecting deceased bodies.

1.1

Identify and prepare mortuary area and appropriate instruments and equipment according to workplace policies and procedures, and relevant legislation.

1.2

Prepare and use personal protective equipment according to workplace policies and procedures, and relevant legislation.

1.3

Identify and respect any social, cultural and religious requirements.

2

Remove wrapping on deceased persons.

2.1

Disinfect body wrappings using appropriate droplet disinfectant according to infection control practices.

2.2

Open outer body wrappings and ensure containment of body fluids.

2.3

Disinfect inner wrappings or clothing using a droplet disinfectant as required and according to infection control practices.

2.4

Remove inner wrapping and ensure containment of body fluids.

2.5

Place a durable modesty cover on genital area if required.

2.6

Cover mouth and nose with cloth soaked in an appropriate disinfectant.

2.7

Place wrappings in an appropriate biowaste container and ensure containment of body fluids.

2.8

Package clothing separately according to given instructions.

3

Cleanse oral and nasal cavities.

3.1

Aspirate oral and nasal cavities if purge is present.

3.2

Remove cloth covering mouth and nose, and dispose of using appropriate biowaste container.

3.3

Relieve rigor mortis from lower jaw as required.

3.4

Open mouth to enable access and place disinfectant cloth deep inside using long forceps.

4

Cleanse and inspect body.

4.1

Spray all areas of body with appropriate disinfectant and allow to remain on body surface for five minutes.

4.2

Conduct external head and face inspection.

4.3

Wash, rinse and dry all body surfaces using appropriate washing materials according to workplace policies and procedures.

4.4

Access rectal and vaginal orifices and place disinfectant cloth deep inside using large forceps.

4.5

Shampoo and dry cranium hair using germicidal soaps and shampoos according to workplace policies and procedures.

4.6

Perform face shaves and trim beards and moustaches according to workplace policies and procedures.

4.7

Conduct final inspection of body and note anything unusual for further attention.

4.8

Note and document all jewellery according to workplace policies and procedures and remove if required.

5

Relieve rigor mortis in body.

5.1

Manipulate, move and rotate arms, hands, fingers, legs, ankles and toes carefully to relieve rigor mortis.

5.2

Identify and avoid weakened tissue areas which may become damaged through relieving.

6

Clean up tools, equipment and mortuary areas.

6.1

Clean, disinfect or sterilise instruments and equipment according to workplace policies and procedures, and relevant legislation.

6.2

Dispose of waste materials according to workplace policies and procedures, and relevant legislation.

6.3

Store instruments and equipment according to workplace policies and procedures and report faults.

6.4

Clean and disinfect mortuary area according to workplace policies and procedures, and relevant legislation.

6.5

Remove personal protective equipment and process according to workplace policies and procedures and infection control practices.


Qualifications and Skillsets

SIFMWK006A appears in the following qualifications:

  • SIF30308 - Certificate III in Funeral Operations
  • SIF40208 - Certificate IV in Embalming