This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to develop infection prevention and control guidelines, covering policies and procedures, in work contexts where care of animals is provided.

The unit applies to individuals working in roles with managerial responsibilities for infection prevention and control in a range of businesses or community organisations. There may or may not be a team of workers involved.

No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice	Yes	No	Comments/feedback
Access and interpret key features of regulations or industry requirements impacting on the organisation
Collate and evaluate information on biosecurity and infection control relevant to the organisation and animal species kept
Source sample documentation for policies, procedures and supporting documentation suitable for use in own organisation
Decide on a format and style for documenting the guidelines suitable for the audiences within the organisation
Assess and categorise risks involved in infection prevention and control relevant to the organisation and animal species kept
Review and prioritise outcomes of the risk assessment with relevant personnel and incorporate feedback
Decide on key infection control measures according to workplace practices
Ensure the aims and objectives of the infection control measures conform to legislative requirements and current best practice
Document workplace policies, procedures and related documentation for infection prevention and control, including emergency procedures, relevant to organisation size and operation
Define and allocate infection prevention and control responsibilities
Implement infection control reporting procedures across the organisation
Develop a schedule to review and update all documentation in line with organisational practices
Communicate infection prevention and control systems, procedures and responsibilities to relevant individuals
Support infection control implementation by developing resources and facilitating training
Monitor day-to-day effectiveness of infection prevention and control procedures and address issues of concern
Record relevant information and data for future evaluation of the guidelines
Collect and analyse data related to organisational performance for infection control
Use analysis of infection control data to evaluate the effectiveness of guidelines, in consultation with others to maximise infection control
Update organisational infection control guidelines incorporating improvements identified in review process

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