Elements

Performance Criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Research requirements for developing infection control guidelines

1.1 Access and interpret key features of regulations or industry requirements impacting on the organisation

1.2 Collate and evaluate information on biosecurity and infection control relevant to the organisation and animal species kept

1.3 Source sample documentation for policies, procedures and supporting documentation suitable for use in own organisation

1.4 Decide on a format and style for documenting the guidelines suitable for the audiences within the organisation

2. Assess infection control risks for organisation

2.1 Assess and categorise risks involved in infection prevention and control relevant to the organisation and animal species kept

2.2 Review and prioritise outcomes of the risk assessment with relevant personnel and incorporate feedback

2.3 Decide on key infection control measures according to workplace practices

2.4 Ensure the aims and objectives of the infection control measures conform to legislative requirements and current best practice

3. Document infection control guidelines

3.1 Document workplace policies, procedures and related documentation for infection prevention and control, including emergency procedures, relevant to organisation size and operation

3.2 Define and allocate infection prevention and control responsibilities

3.3 Implement infection control reporting procedures across the organisation

3.4 Develop a schedule to review and update all documentation in line with organisational practices

4. Implement infection control guidelines

4.1 Communicate infection prevention and control systems, procedures and responsibilities to relevant individuals

4.2 Support infection control implementation by developing resources and facilitating training

4.3 Monitor day-to-day effectiveness of infection prevention and control procedures and address issues of concern

4.4 Record relevant information and data for future evaluation of the guidelines

5. Review and evaluate infection control guidelines

5.1 Collect and analyse data related to organisational performance for infection control

5.2 Use analysis of infection control data to evaluate the effectiveness of guidelines, in consultation with others to maximise infection control

5.3 Update organisational infection control guidelines incorporating improvements identified in review process

Skill

Description

Oral communication

Use active listening skills and questioning techniques to obtain and clarify information about infection prevention and control

Explain terminology, principles and concepts related to infection control to convey information appropriate to audience

Writing

Prepare succinct documents that use clear language and sequenced instructions

Navigate the world of work

Recognise the importance of infection prevention and control to the organisation and industry and the need for compliance with regulatory requirements

Work independently and collectively, taking responsibility for developing guidelines for infection prevention and control

Interact with others

Select and use appropriate written and verbal communication practices to convey information to a range of personnel

Get the work done

Plan, sequence and prioritise multiple tasks to achieve outcomes

Use routine business technologies and systems to access, prepare and communicate information