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Implement and monitor infection and contamination control practices

Implement and monitor infection and contamination control practices

Unit of competency
National Code
SIFXWHS004
State Code
WG649
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
21/06/2013
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
09/12/2013
Field of Education
061399 - Public Health, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
09/12/2013
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to implement and monitor infection and contamination control practices according to work health and safety, relevant legislation and workplace policies and procedures. It applies to funeral home and cemetery or crematorium staff who are responsible for coordinating or supervising staff whose work requires the application of infection and contamination control practices.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Provide information about infection and contamination control practices.
  • 1.1 Ensure information on workplace infection and contamination control practices is available to all staff in an accessible location and format.
  • 1.2 Advise staff members of relevant information.
  • 1.3 Maintain currency of information using relevant sources.
2. Implement and monitor infection and contamination control practices.
  • 2.1 Implement and monitor personal hygiene and infection and contamination control practices.
  • 2.2 Monitor cleanliness and sanitation of equipment and surfaces.
  • 2.3 Implement and monitor infection and contamination control practices for handling deceased persons.
  • 2.4 Implement and monitor practices for removal of infectious or contaminated materials and waste.
3. Address non compliance with infection and contamination control practices.
  • 3.1 Investigate instances of non compliance with infection and contamination control in consultation with relevant personnel.
  • 3.2 Develop and implement action plan to address non compliance issues in consultation with relevant personnel.
  • 3.3 Review implementation of action plan and undertake further consultation to address ongoing issues of non compliance.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S7099 SIFOHS005A Implement and monitor infection and contamination control practices Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
J614 SIF40213 Certificate IV in Embalming Qualification
J578 SIF40113 Certificate IV in Funeral Services Qualification
BOH4 SIF40125 Certificate IV in Funeral Services Qualification