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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Research requirements for developing infection control guidelines
   • 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
2. Assess infection control risks for 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
3. Document infection control guidelines
   • 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
4. Implement infection control guidelines
   • 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
5. Review and evaluate infection control 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