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Evidence Guide: HLTSTE306C - Manage sterile stock

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HLTSTE306C - Manage sterile stock

What evidence can you provide to prove your understanding of each of the following citeria?

Store sterile stock

  1. Select and wear attire in compliance with organisation policies and procedures
  2. Identify the dedicated area for storing sterile stock
  3. Store sterile stock in compliance with AS/NZS 4187
  4. Clean sterile stock area in accordance with AS/NZS 4187 and organisation policies and procedures
  5. Restrict access and minimise traffic in the sterile stock area
  6. Follow hand washing guidelines for handling sterile stock
  7. Decant sterile stock supplied in external containers/packaging prior to transfer into the sterile stock area
  8. Comply with relevant OHS and manual handling requirements
Select and wear attire in compliance with organisation policies and procedures

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Identify the dedicated area for storing sterile stock

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Store sterile stock in compliance with AS/NZS 4187

Completed
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Clean sterile stock area in accordance with AS/NZS 4187 and organisation policies and procedures

Completed
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Restrict access and minimise traffic in the sterile stock area

Completed
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Follow hand washing guidelines for handling sterile stock

Completed
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Decant sterile stock supplied in external containers/packaging prior to transfer into the sterile stock area

Completed
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Comply with relevant OHS and manual handling requirements

Completed
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Maintain packaging integrity

  1. Comply with sterile stock rotation practices and shelf life according to AS/NZS 4187 and organisation policies and procedures
  2. Minimise handling of sterile stock in accordance with AS/NZS 4187
  3. Inspect items for packaging integrity, labelling and batch control in accordance with AS/NZS 4187 and organisation policies and procedures
  4. Follow organisation procedures when stock is non-conforming, ie packaging integrity and sterility is compromised eg dropped, wet, contaminated
  5. Complete dust covering and labelling in accordance with AS/NZS 4187 and organisation policies and procedures
Comply with sterile stock rotation practices and shelf life according to AS/NZS 4187 and organisation policies and procedures

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Minimise handling of sterile stock in accordance with AS/NZS 4187

Completed
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Inspect items for packaging integrity, labelling and batch control in accordance with AS/NZS 4187 and organisation policies and procedures

Completed
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Follow organisation procedures when stock is non-conforming, ie packaging integrity and sterility is compromised eg dropped, wet, contaminated

Completed
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Complete dust covering and labelling in accordance with AS/NZS 4187 and organisation policies and procedures

Completed
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Maintain stock levels

  1. Identify, remove and re-process/discard stock not complying with inventory control guidelines
  2. Assess stock/impress levels in accordance with organisation policies and procedures
  3. Prepare, fill and dispatch/distribute stock/impress orders to relevant destination in accordance with organisation policies and procedures
  4. Follow organisation procedures when supplying non-routine/urgent orders
  5. Communicate and report supply discrepancies in accordance with organisation policies and procedures
Identify, remove and re-process/discard stock not complying with inventory control guidelines

Completed
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Assess stock/impress levels in accordance with organisation policies and procedures

Completed
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Prepare, fill and dispatch/distribute stock/impress orders to relevant destination in accordance with organisation policies and procedures

Completed
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Follow organisation procedures when supplying non-routine/urgent orders

Completed
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Communicate and report supply discrepancies in accordance with organisation policies and procedures

Completed
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Transport sterile stock

  1. Clean and maintain trolleys and containers
  2. Prepare designated equipment, eg trolleys, bins etc
  3. Load and handle transport equipment in accordance with OHS and Infection Control guidelines
  4. Follow designated route and timetable for transporting sterile stock
  5. Comply with transport protocols for sterile stock
Clean and maintain trolleys and containers

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Prepare designated equipment, eg trolleys, bins etc

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Load and handle transport equipment in accordance with OHS and Infection Control guidelines

Completed
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Follow designated route and timetable for transporting sterile stock

Completed
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Comply with transport protocols for sterile stock

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Complete quality management requirements

  1. Follow batch control identification procedures in accordance with organisation policies and procedures
  2. Complete sterile stock ordering/request documentation in accordance with organisation policies and procedures
  3. Identify, report and document quality or procedural problems according to organisation policies and procedures
  4. Identify situations requiring recall
  5. Follow recall procedures and complete recall documentation according to AS/NZS 4187
Follow batch control identification procedures in accordance with organisation policies and procedures

Completed
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Complete sterile stock ordering/request documentation in accordance with organisation policies and procedures

Completed
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Identify, report and document quality or procedural problems according to organisation policies and procedures

Completed
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Identify situations requiring recall

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Follow recall procedures and complete recall documentation according to AS/NZS 4187

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Assessed

Teacher: ___________________________________ Date: _________

Signature: ________________________________________________

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Instructions to Assessors

Evidence Guide

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 non-routine orders of sterile stock

dealing with non-conformity or non-compliance

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 and/or Torres Strait Islander clients and communities

Required Skills and Knowledge

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 shelf-life 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 AS/NZS 4187, AS/NZS 4815 and all relevant infection prevention guidelines

Relevant state/territory 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 AS/NZS 4187 and AS/NZS 4815

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

Range Statement

The Range Statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Add any 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.

Imprest items may include:

Sterile stock

Consumables

Sterile equipment

Compromised stock may include:

Stock incorrectly packaged

Stock torn or opened

Stock wet at the end of sterilising cycle

Stock placed on a dirty surface

Stock with no sterilising indicator

Factors that compromise sterile stock may include:

Contaminated surfaces

Moisture

Incorrect temperature

Sunlight

Vermin and insects

Poor packaging technique

Sharp objects and elastic bands

Incorrect handling

Influence on shelf life may include:

Choice of packaging material

Storage and handling conditions

Product deterioration

Design of packaging

Attire may include:

Gown

Hair protection

Overshoes

Theatre attire

Gloves

Personal protective clothing

Lists/carts may include:

Storage containers

Trolleys

Stock lists

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

Stock recalled by manufacturer or supplier

Stock recalled by the Therapeutic Goods Administration

Stock recalled by the organisation