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The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. 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) may also be included. |
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Mortuary instruments and equipment may include: | personal protective equipmentpositioning devicessterilisation equipment sterilisation chemicals and solutionsportiboyinstruments and instrument traydressing tabledisinfectant hand solution, paper towels and soappedestal lampsfirst aid kitaneurysm needlebistoury knifescalpelsscissorsseparatorssuture needlesneedle holderforcepsinjection instruments, including:gravity and bulb syringearterial tubehand pumpcentrifugal pumpstopcockparietal needleY tubeembalming machinedrainage instruments, including:drain tubeiliac drain tubegrooved directorangular spring forcepsaspirating instruments, including:electric or motorisedautopsy aspiratorhydroaspiratornasal tube aspiratortrocarhydrovalve trocarcavity fluid injectorstrocar buttons and applicator. |
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Workplace policies and procedures may include: | standard operating policies and proceduresstandards and certification requirementscommunication protocolsquality assurance proceduresOHS procedures, such as:infection control proceduresmanual handling proceduresmaterial handling procedures, including hazardous or infectious materialsemergency procedures, including fire and accident proceduressecurity procedures. |
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Relevant legislation, regulations and codes of practice may include: | OHS Anatomy ActHuman Tissue ActSkin Penetration ActCoroner's ActPublic Health ActEnvironment Protection Actlocal government regulationsfuneral services industry code of practiceWorksafe Australia certification and standards. |
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Infection control practices may include: | universal precautions, including:use of personal protective equipmentpresumption that all blood and body fluids are infectiouscovering exposed cuts and abrasions, particularly on workers' hands, with waterproof coverings prior to commencing workimmediate treatment of puncture wounds or abrasionsuse of protective clothing when cleaning spillage of body fluidschecking for infectious and transmittable diseasesterilising apparatus and instrumentsproviding sterile storage areas for instrumentsusing disinfectantssafe removal and disposal of soiled and contaminated garmentssafe ventilationavoiding invasive procedures on bodiesimmunisationperiodic X-raysseeking medical advicerecording injury and incidencereporting injury and incidenceproviding first aid kitperforming first aid as necessarylabelling clothing. |
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Personal protective equipment may include: | disposable glovesheavy duty glovesbarrier gown or suitwaterproof overshoeswaterproof apronssplash proof masks eye gogglesface visorhair coverfiltered air supply:negative air pressurepowered positive air supply. |
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Individual case characteristics may include: | standard casemedical interventionorgan donations. |
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Invasive and non-invasive medical paraphernalia may include: | pacemakerselectronic, nuclear and radioactive devicescolostomy closuressurgical drains. |
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Approved surgical techniques may include: | scalpel incision followed by insertion of trocarcorrect suturing techniques to close incision. |
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Upper body and thoracic areas may include: | right atrium of the heartright lungleft lungthoracic cavity. |
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Lower body and abdominal organs may include: | abdominal cavityvisceraalimentary canalstomachliversmall and large intestinepancreasspleengall bladderblood vesselsappendixbladderkidneysuterusrectum. |
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Hazards, complications and problems may include: | sharps injuriesneedle stick injuriesblood splashinfectioncontagious disease, such as:viral haemorrhagic feversCreutzfeldt-Jacob DiseasetuberculosisHIVchemical spillputrefaction and tissue gaswet area. |
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Case analysis report may include: | problems and complicationscorrective action taken. |