Elements and Performance Criteria
- Ensure potential infectious material is removed from the workplace
- Ensure information and resources are provided to support the correct handling and disposal of waste according to established guidelines and procedures
- Maintain procedures for use of personal protective equipment when sorting and separating waste
- Ensure waste transport procedures support workplace safety
- Ensure equipment and surfaces are clean and sanitised
- Ensure information and resources are provided to enable effective cleaning and sanitisation of equipment and surfaces
- Provide information on the correct procedure(s) for cleaning and sanitation of the workplace
- Ensure appropriate recommended protective clothing is worn throughout the workplace
- Ensure clear and accurate information on infection control guidelines is provided
- Ensure personal hygiene is maintained in the workplace
- Establish standards of personal presentation and hygiene in the workplace and ensure they are maintained
- Establish clinical guidelines for hygiene and ensure they are maintained
- Ensure appropriate and checked protective clothing is made available according to established guidelines and procedures
- Ensure information is provided in the use of protective clothing
- Establish and monitor guidelines for hazard identification and control
- Review hazard/spillage response and documentation and assess need for further action/ improvement of practices
- Ensure information is provided in hazard identification and control
- Establish workplace policies and procedures in hazard identification and control and monitor to ensure their effectiveness
- Monitor workplace to ensure hazards are managed in accordance with guidelines
- Ensure hazard control procedures are carried out as necessary