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Manage compliance with mortuary standards and regulations
Manage compliance with mortuary standards and regulations
Unit of competency
National Code
HLTMT515C
HLTMT515C
State Code
WD206
WD206
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Deleted
Deleted
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
06/08/2014
Field of Education
110399 - Personal Services, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
06/08/2014
Nominal Hours
50
Description
DescriptorThis unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to manage compliance with standards and regulations within a mortuary environment
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Monitor legal and regulatory requirements and standards
- 1.1 Identify legislation, regulation and standards relevant to the mortuary environment
- 1.2 Seek evidence of compliance with relevant legislation, regulation and standards regularly
- 1.3 Report on compliance with relevant legislation, regulation and standards in accordance with organisation policies and procedures
2. Develop effective policies and procedures to meet legal and regulatory requirements
- 2.1 Develop procedures and policies that adequately reflect legal obligations and requirements in consultation with relevant medical officer/health professionals
- 2.2 Ensure that policies and procedures are distributed to relevant mortuary staff
- 2.3 Update policies and procedures regularly or as required to ensure the relevance of advice and information
3. Ensure ongoing development of self and team regarding compliance with mortuary standard and regulations
- 3.1 Monitor own performance against relevant legislation, regulation and standards
- 3.2 Seek out and access opportunities for formal and informal development of skills and knowledge to optimise performance
- 3.3 Monitor individual performances and develop performance to enhance team performance
- 3.4 Ensure coaching and mentoring contributes effectively to development of workplace knowledge, skills and attitudes
4. Monitor the implementation of policies and procedures
- 4.1 Monitor compliance with policies and procedures in consultation with relevant mortuary staff on a regular basis
- 4.2 Identify and report processes, practices and conditions which could result in non-compliance with relevant standards and regulations in accordance with organisation requirements
- 4.3 Raise issues in line with organisation requirements
- 4.4 Take corrective action in accordance with level of responsibility
The Range Statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts.
Relevant regulations, standards and legislation includes:
Good Manufacturing Practice codes
Other relevant legislation (listed under Essential Knowledge)
Legislation covering environmental management. WHS, anti-discrimination and equal opportunity
Relevant quality systems
Regular basis means
Timeframes determined within
TGA
Quality systems
Births, Deaths and Marriages Act
Ongoing for release of bodies
Reporting may mean:
Electronic data recording
Manual recording
Storage and filing systems
Medical officer/health professionals include:
Intern
Registrar
Consultants
Policies and procedures includes:
Mortuary standards
Hospital standards
Opportunities for formal and informal development of skills and knowledge may include:
Articles, public presentations, interviews and other communications
Attendance at lectures or other education activities
Participation in research projects
Attendance of association meetings
Subscription to professional journals
Clinic supervision
Provision of, or attendance in, training
Study, distance-based learning
Relevant regulations, standards and legislation includes:
Good Manufacturing Practice codes
Other relevant legislation (listed under Essential Knowledge)
Legislation covering environmental management. WHS, anti-discrimination and equal opportunity
Relevant quality systems
Regular basis means
Timeframes determined within
TGA
Quality systems
Births, Deaths and Marriages Act
Ongoing for release of bodies
Reporting may mean:
Electronic data recording
Manual recording
Storage and filing systems
Medical officer/health professionals include:
Intern
Registrar
Consultants
Policies and procedures includes:
Mortuary standards
Hospital standards
Opportunities for formal and informal development of skills and knowledge may include:
Articles, public presentations, interviews and other communications
Attendance at lectures or other education activities
Participation in research projects
Attendance of association meetings
Subscription to professional journals
Clinic supervision
Provision of, or attendance in, training
Study, distance-based learning
EVIDENCE GUIDE
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate this competency unit:
The individual being assessed must provide evidence of specified essential knowledge as well as skills
Observation of workplace performance is essential for assessment of this unit
Consistency of performance should be demonstrated over the required range of situations relevant to the workplace
Where, for reasons of safety, space, or access to equipment and resources, assessment takes place away from the workplace, the assessment environment should represent workplace conditions as closely as possible
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Relevant organisation policy, guidelines, procedures and protocols
Relevant legislative requirements
Method of assessment
Observation in the work place (if possible)
Written assignments/projects or questioning should be used to assess knowledge
Case study and scenario as a basis for discussion of issues and strategies to contribute to best practice
Skills involving direct client care are assessed initially in a simulated setting (laboratory). If successful, a second assessment is conducted during workplace application under direct supervision
Access and equity considerations:
All workers in the health industry should be aware of access and equity issues in relation to their own area of work
All workers should develop their ability to work in a culturally diverse environment
In recognition of particular health issues facing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, workers should be aware of cultural, historical and current issues impacting on health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
Assessors and trainers must take into account relevant access and equity issues, in particular relating to factors impacting on health of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients and communities
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate this competency unit:
The individual being assessed must provide evidence of specified essential knowledge as well as skills
Observation of workplace performance is essential for assessment of this unit
Consistency of performance should be demonstrated over the required range of situations relevant to the workplace
Where, for reasons of safety, space, or access to equipment and resources, assessment takes place away from the workplace, the assessment environment should represent workplace conditions as closely as possible
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Relevant organisation policy, guidelines, procedures and protocols
Relevant legislative requirements
Method of assessment
Observation in the work place (if possible)
Written assignments/projects or questioning should be used to assess knowledge
Case study and scenario as a basis for discussion of issues and strategies to contribute to best practice
Skills involving direct client care are assessed initially in a simulated setting (laboratory). If successful, a second assessment is conducted during workplace application under direct supervision
Access and equity considerations:
All workers in the health industry should be aware of access and equity issues in relation to their own area of work
All workers should develop their ability to work in a culturally diverse environment
In recognition of particular health issues facing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, workers should be aware of cultural, historical and current issues impacting on health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
Assessors and trainers must take into account relevant access and equity issues, in particular relating to factors impacting on health of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients and communities
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D8347 | HLTMT515B | Manage compliance with mortuary standards and regulations | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J110 | HLT51912 | Diploma of Mortuary Theatre Practice | Qualification |