This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit

Essential knowledge

The candidate must be able to demonstrate essential knowledge required to effectively do the task outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit manage the task and manage contingencies in the context of the identified work role

This includes knowledge of

Correct storage and stock management principles for sterile stock

Factors that affect shelflife of sterile stock

Features of a transport system required to maintain sterility of packaged items

Fundamental knowledge of infection control principles as it affects the sterilisation work environment

OHS policies guidelines and symbols and there relevance to working in the sterilisation area

Organisation policies and procedures regarding management of sterile stock

Procedures to restrict access to sterile stock

Relevant standards including ASNZS ASNZS and all relevant infection prevention guidelines

Relevant stateterritory guidelines for sterilising services

The legal responsibilities providers of health care in relation to confidentiality client rights duty of care and implications of negligence

Essential skills

It is critical that the candidate demonstrate the ability to

Address relevant OHS infection control and manual handling requirements

Comply with ASNZS and ASNZS

Demonstrate consistency of performance over a number of trials

Implement the correct procedures to control stock

Maintain stock levels within specified guidelines

Monitor the necessary environmental conditions to maintain stock in a sterile condition

In addition the candidate must be able to effectively do the task outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit manage the task and manage contingencies in the context of the identified work role

This includes the ability to

Follow organisation policies and procedures

Follow the route and timetable for routine imprest delivery to designated destinations

Handle sterile stock in a manner that maintains the barrier integrity of the item

Take into account opportunities to address waste minimisation environmental responsibility and sustainable practice issues including appropriate practices to ensure efficient use of resources

Use basic computing skills and data retrieval appropriate to stock management systems

Use literacy numeracy and oral communication skills required to fulfil the position in a safe manner as specified by the health care facility

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 should replicate workplace conditions as far as possible

Simulations may be used to represent workplace conditions as closely as possible Acceptable simulation requires

handling sterile stock procedures in compliance with standards policies and procedures

completing routine and nonroutine orders of sterile stock

dealing with nonconformity or noncompliance

Resources essential for assessment include access to

relevant workplace or appropriately simulated environment where assessment can take place

Australian Standards government and organisation policies and procedures

sterile stock ordering systems stock management systems transport schedules and transport equipment

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 andor Torres Strait Islander clients and communities

Imprest items may include:

Compromised stock may include:

Factors that compromise sterile stock may include:

Influence on shelf life may include:

Attire may include:

Lists/carts may include:

Recall processes may relate to procedures to be followed in relation to: