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Apply infection control policies and procedures in laundry operations

Apply infection control policies and procedures in laundry operations

Unit of competency
National Code
MSTLA2001
State Code
BAV46
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
04/07/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
01/12/2016
Field of Education
039999 - Engineering And Related Technologies, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
01/12/2016
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to ensure that laundry operations comply with infection control policies and procedures.The unit of competency applies to preparing and processing laundry items in accordance with industry and organisational policies and procedures relating to infection control. Work may be conducted in small to large scale enterprises and may involve individual and team activities. Work is performed within defined procedures under direct supervision. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Determine job requirements
  • 1.1 Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs)
  • 1.2 Comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times
  • 1.3 Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with SOPs
  • 1.4 Identify job requirements from specifications, drawings, job sheets or work instructions
2 Prepare to apply infection control policies
  • 2.1 Collect and sort linen in accordance with organisational guidelines
  • 2.2 Communicate constructively to achieve planned outcomes in relation to infection risks, waste management and hygiene issues
  • 2.3 Complete required documentation
3 Clean and disinfect equipment and surfaces
  • 3.1 Select and prepare appropriate cleaning products, disinfectants and cleaning equipment
  • 3.2 Clean and disinfect equipment and surfaces in accordance with infection control guidelines and scheduled cleaning routines
  • 3.3 Practise standard precautions and follow organisational infection control policy and procedures
  • 3.4 Store equipment correctly
  • 3.5 Maintain personal hygiene
  • 3.6 Where appropriate, adhere to one way work flows from clean to dirty zones
4 Identify and respond to infection risks
  • 4.1 Identify infection risks, apply standard precautions, and implement appropriate response within own role and responsibility to maintain a clean environment
  • 4.2 Place appropriate signs as and where appropriate
  • 4.3 Maintain awareness of common infection risks and wear PPE in accordance with standard precautions
  • 4.4 Follow risk control and risk containment procedures for specific risks, when required
  • 4.5 Remove spillages in accordance with organisational policy and procedure
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W7374 LMTLA2011A Apply infection control policies and procedures in laundry operations Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OBL67 MSTLA2011 Apply infection control policies and procedures in laundry operations Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BDG1 MST30616 Certificate III in Laundry Operations Qualification
BDG0 MST20416 Certificate II in Laundry Operations Qualification