Unit of competency Outline
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Facilitate effective cleaning functions
Facilitate effective cleaning functions
Unit of competency
National Code
HLTSTE410B
HLTSTE410B
State Code
D8518
D8518
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
23/08/2012
Field of Education
019909 - Laboratory Technology
Original Release Date
23/08/2012
Nominal Hours
50
Description
DescriptorThis competency unit describes the skills and knowledge required to ensure mechanical cleaning equipment (ultrasonics and mechanical washer-disinfectors) are purchased, installed and monitored to AS/NZ 4187 (2003) and ISO 15883 parts 1&2 (2006) This is to ensure staff and client safety
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Follow procedures for the purchase of washer-disinfectors, batch and conveyor
- 1.1 Source standards for mechanical washer-disinfectors
- 1.2 Determine the type of mechanical cleaning equipment required, utilising the facility work load and types of surgery performed
- 1.3 Source local regulations and water quality information for mechanical washer-disinfector use
- 1.4 Inspect the site prior to installation for correct plumbing, ventilation and floor levels
2. Complete commissioning
- 2.1 Prior to use, determine the criteria for installation, operational and performance qualification of mechanical cleaning equipment in conjunction with manufacturer and or qualified delegated agent and relevant standards
- 2.2 Ensure criteria determined include the quality of water hardness and verification of cleaning efficiency
- 2.3 Ensure documentation for installation qualification is completed by the designated personnel
- 2.4 Ensure documentation for operational qualification are completed by designated personnel
- 2.5 Ensure performance qualification is completed and documented
3. Continually monitor compliance
- 3.1 Complete a risk analysis to determine the type of continual monitoring to be done to ensure annual PQ results and parameters are achieved
- 3.2 Develop a monitoring program to ensure annual PQ results and parameters are achieved
- 3.3 Complete a program for annual performance qualification
- 3.4 Complete a program for troubleshooting non-compliance
- 3.5 Apply knowledge of the independent monitoring required for washer-disinfector to ensure accuracy of gauges, sensors and signal processors
4. Verify effectiveness of the cleaning process
- 4.1 Apply knowledge of the rationale for testing effectiveness of the cleaning process and determining acceptability of test results
- 4.2 Apply appropriate tests to determine effectiveness of the cleaning process and document the results
- 4.3 Take appropriate trouble shooting action where test results are outside acceptable range
- 4.4 Apply bio-chemical markers in determining the effectiveness of the cleaning process
5. Monitor printouts
- 5.1 Identify the range of programs and cycle parameter for different types of washer-disinfectors
- 5.2 Determine documentation required for printouts, in compliance with standards
- 5.3 Determine corrective actions to be taken should deviations occur outside of the verified cycle parameters
6. Monitor chemical dosing systems
- 6.1 Select chemicals in accordance with instructions from manufacturer of mechanical cleaning equipment
- 6.2 Determine chemical dosing levels in line with instructions from supplier of chemicals, equipment manufacturer and the quality of water hardness
- 6.3 Correctly apply appropriate methods for chemical dosing
- 6.4 Use appropriate testing methods to determine the correct dosing for mechanical cleaning chemicals
7. Monitor quality of metal instrument surface
- 7.1 Check washer-disinfector loading for the risk of galvanic action on dissimilar metals
- 7.2 Take appropriate corrective action as required
RANGE STATEMENT
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.
Testing to determine effectiveness of cleaning process must include:
Test soils
Residual protein testing
Test for chemical residual
Mechanical washer-disinfectors may include:
Washer-disinfectors (batch type)
Ultrasonic washer-disinfectors
Rack conveyor washer-disinfectors
Index cleaning systems
Continuous process washer-disinfector
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.
Testing to determine effectiveness of cleaning process must include:
Test soils
Residual protein testing
Test for chemical residual
Mechanical washer-disinfectors may include:
Washer-disinfectors (batch type)
Ultrasonic washer-disinfectors
Rack conveyor washer-disinfectors
Index cleaning systems
Continuous process washer-disinfector
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
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
Consistency of performance should be demonstrated over the required range of situations relevant to the workplace
Context of and specific resources for assessment:
Assessment must be in workplace and under conditions
Resources essential for assessment include access to:
relevant workplace
monitoring and tracking systems
manufacturers' guidelines
training records
Australian Standards, government and organisation policies and procedures
Method of assessment
Observation in the work place essential
Written assignments/projects
Case study and scenario as a basis for discussion of issues and strategies to contribute to best practice.
Questioning
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
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
Consistency of performance should be demonstrated over the required range of situations relevant to the workplace
Context of and specific resources for assessment:
Assessment must be in workplace and under conditions
Resources essential for assessment include access to:
relevant workplace
monitoring and tracking systems
manufacturers' guidelines
training records
Australian Standards, government and organisation policies and procedures
Method of assessment
Observation in the work place essential
Written assignments/projects
Case study and scenario as a basis for discussion of issues and strategies to contribute to best practice.
Questioning
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| C9518 | HLTSTE410A | Facilitate effective cleaning functions | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AUZ66 | HLTSTE008 | Monitor quality of cleaning, sterilisation and packaging processes | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J098 | HLT43812 | Certificate IV in Sterilisation Services | Qualification |
| D082 | HLT43807 | Certificate IV in Sterilisation Services | Qualification |