Unit of competency Outline
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Follow infection and contamination control procedures
Follow infection and contamination control procedures
Unit of competency
National Code
SIFOHS002A
SIFOHS002A
State Code
S7096
S7096
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
06/12/2013
Field of Education
061399 - Public Health, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
06/12/2013
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to maintain established infection and contamination control practices and duty of care to prevent the spread of infectious diseases in workplaces in the funeral services industry.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Maintain personal hygiene.
- 1.1 Maintain cleanliness of work clothes according to workplace policies and procedures.
- 1.2 Identify and apply hand washing procedures according to infection control practices.
- 1.3 Use and maintain personal protective equipment according to infection control practices, workplace policies and procedures, and relevant legislation.
2 Clean and sanitise equipment and surfaces.
- 2.1 Identify appropriate cleaning and sanitising requirements according to workplace policies and procedures, and relevant legislation.
- 2.2 Select, prepare and use appropriate cleaning chemicals and equipment according to workplace policies and procedures.
- 2.3 Apply workplace cleaning schedule to maintain cleanliness of equipment and surfaces.
- 2.4 Store cleaning chemicals and equipment according to material safety data sheets and workplace policies and procedures.
3 Handle materials and deceased persons in a manner that prevents contamination and spread of infectious disease.
- 3.1 Apply universal precautions to deceased persons and to materials that have come into contact with deceased persons.
- 3.2 Identify and address OHS issues involved in handling materials and deceased persons according to workplace policies and procedures, and relevant legislation.
- 3.3 Use appropriate personal protective equipment according to workplace policies and procedures, infection control practices and relevant legislation when handling deceased persons or materials that have come into contact with deceased persons.
4 Dispose of infectious or contaminated material.
- 4.1 Use appropriate personal protective equipment when disposing of infectious or contaminated material according to infection control practices, workplace policies and procedures, and relevant legislation.
- 4.2 Sort and separate infectious waste according to workplace policies and procedures, and relevant legislation.
- 4.3 Dispose of infectious waste according to infection control practices, workplace policies and procedures, and relevant legislation.
5 Identify and act on hazards and spillage.
- 5.1 Identify potential hazards and take remedial action according to workplace policies and procedures, and relevant legislation.
- 5.2 Assess actual hazards and spillages and implement appropriate responses according to workplace policies and procedures.
- 5.3 Respond to situations of risk according to workplace policies and procedures, and relevant legislation.
- 5.4 Place hazard notification notices as required.
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. 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) may also be included.
OHS
standard operating procedures
use, care and maintenance of tools and equipment
incident reporting and recording.
frequency
duration.
checking for infectious and transmittable disease
using personal protective equipment
sterilising apparatus and instruments
providing sterile storage areas for instruments
using disinfectants
safe removal and disposal of soiled and contaminated garments
safe ventilation
avoiding invasive procedures on bodies
immunisation
periodic X-rays
seeking medical advice
recording injury and incidence
reporting injury and incidence
providing first aid kit
performing first aid as necessary
labelling clothing.
disposable gloves
heavy duty gloves
protective overgarments
overshoes
waterproof aprons
masks and goggles
suiting to protect against radiation.
OHS
federal, state or territory and local government guidelines or ordinances
Coroner's Act
Human Tissue Act
federal transportation regulations
Airlines Act
Public Health Act
Environment Protection Act
Dangerous Goods Act
cemetery Acts and by-laws
Crematorium Acts
Worksafe Australia certification and standards.
buckets
mops and brushes
soap
disinfectant hand solution
paper towels.
use of personal protective equipment
presumption that all blood and body fluids are infectious
covering exposed cuts and abrasions, particularly on workers' hands, with waterproof coverings prior to commencing work
immediate treatment of puncture wounds or abrasions
use of protective clothing when cleaning spillage of body fluids.
toxic gases
cancer producing agents
blood borne viruses
droplet infections
bacterial infections
sharps
aerosol exposure from lungs of body
radioactivity.
body parts
human tissue
human blood and body fluid
materials and equipment containing human blood and body fluid
contaminated garments
soiled dressings, sharps, swabs, catheters and bandages.
reporting
protecting area
evacuating area.
OHS
standard operating procedures
use, care and maintenance of tools and equipment
incident reporting and recording.
frequency
duration.
checking for infectious and transmittable disease
using personal protective equipment
sterilising apparatus and instruments
providing sterile storage areas for instruments
using disinfectants
safe removal and disposal of soiled and contaminated garments
safe ventilation
avoiding invasive procedures on bodies
immunisation
periodic X-rays
seeking medical advice
recording injury and incidence
reporting injury and incidence
providing first aid kit
performing first aid as necessary
labelling clothing.
disposable gloves
heavy duty gloves
protective overgarments
overshoes
waterproof aprons
masks and goggles
suiting to protect against radiation.
OHS
federal, state or territory and local government guidelines or ordinances
Coroner's Act
Human Tissue Act
federal transportation regulations
Airlines Act
Public Health Act
Environment Protection Act
Dangerous Goods Act
cemetery Acts and by-laws
Crematorium Acts
Worksafe Australia certification and standards.
buckets
mops and brushes
soap
disinfectant hand solution
paper towels.
use of personal protective equipment
presumption that all blood and body fluids are infectious
covering exposed cuts and abrasions, particularly on workers' hands, with waterproof coverings prior to commencing work
immediate treatment of puncture wounds or abrasions
use of protective clothing when cleaning spillage of body fluids.
toxic gases
cancer producing agents
blood borne viruses
droplet infections
bacterial infections
sharps
aerosol exposure from lungs of body
radioactivity.
body parts
human tissue
human blood and body fluid
materials and equipment containing human blood and body fluid
contaminated garments
soiled dressings, sharps, swabs, catheters and bandages.
reporting
protecting area
evacuating area.
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the following is essential:
ability to access and interpret hygiene, infection and contamination control procedures and consistently apply these during day-to-day activities
understanding the importance of following hygiene, infection and contamination control procedures and of the potential implications of disregarding those procedures
knowledge and understanding of the legal requirement to work according to hygiene, infection and contamination control procedures
following infection and contamination control procedures over a period of time to ensure consistency of performance and ability to respond to different situations.
Context of, and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
demonstration of skills in a funeral home, cemetery or crematorium facility where deceased bodies and potentially infectious or contaminated waste are handled
access to cleaning products and equipment
access to personal protective equipment
access to infectious waste disposal equipment.
Method of assessment
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:
observation of candidate applying all infection and contamination control practices and procedures in the workplace
written or verbal questioning to assess knowledge of accessing and interpreting relevant legislation and workplace policies and procedures
review of portfolios of evidence and third-party workplace reports of on-the-job performance by the candidate.
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
SIFOHS001A Follow OHS procedures
SIFOHS003A Follow mortuary OHS procedures.
Employability skills embedded in this unit should be assessed holistically with other relevant units that make up the skill set or qualification and in the context of the job role.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the following is essential:
ability to access and interpret hygiene, infection and contamination control procedures and consistently apply these during day-to-day activities
understanding the importance of following hygiene, infection and contamination control procedures and of the potential implications of disregarding those procedures
knowledge and understanding of the legal requirement to work according to hygiene, infection and contamination control procedures
following infection and contamination control procedures over a period of time to ensure consistency of performance and ability to respond to different situations.
Context of, and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
demonstration of skills in a funeral home, cemetery or crematorium facility where deceased bodies and potentially infectious or contaminated waste are handled
access to cleaning products and equipment
access to personal protective equipment
access to infectious waste disposal equipment.
Method of assessment
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:
observation of candidate applying all infection and contamination control practices and procedures in the workplace
written or verbal questioning to assess knowledge of accessing and interpreting relevant legislation and workplace policies and procedures
review of portfolios of evidence and third-party workplace reports of on-the-job performance by the candidate.
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
SIFOHS001A Follow OHS procedures
SIFOHS003A Follow mortuary OHS procedures.
Employability skills embedded in this unit should be assessed holistically with other relevant units that make up the skill set or qualification and in the context of the job role.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| S7011 | WFSPCS201A | Carry out infection and contamination control practices | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WG647 | SIFXWHS002 | Follow infection and contamination control procedures | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D341 | SIF40208 | Certificate IV in Embalming | Qualification |