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Evidence Guide: HLTSTE410B - Facilitate effective cleaning functions

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HLTSTE410B - Facilitate effective cleaning functions

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

Follow procedures for the purchase of washer-disinfectors, batch and conveyor

  1. Source standards for mechanical washer-disinfectors
  2. Determine the type of mechanical cleaning equipment required, utilising the facility work load and types of surgery performed
  3. Source local regulations and water quality information for mechanical washer-disinfector use
  4. Inspect the site prior to installation for correct plumbing, ventilation and floor levels
Source standards for mechanical washer-disinfectors

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Determine the type of mechanical cleaning equipment required, utilising the facility work load and types of surgery performed

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Source local regulations and water quality information for mechanical washer-disinfector use

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Inspect the site prior to installation for correct plumbing, ventilation and floor levels

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Complete commissioning

  1. Prior to use, determine the criteria for installation, operational and performance qualification of mechanical cleaning equipment in conjunction with manufacturer and or qualified delegated agent and relevant standards
  2. Ensure criteria determined include the quality of water hardness and verification of cleaning efficiency
  3. Ensure documentation for installation qualification is completed by the designated personnel
  4. Ensure documentation for operational qualification are completed by designated personnel
  5. Ensure performance qualification is completed and documented
Prior to use, determine the criteria for installation, operational and performance qualification of mechanical cleaning equipment in conjunction with manufacturer and or qualified delegated agent and relevant standards

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Ensure criteria determined include the quality of water hardness and verification of cleaning efficiency

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Ensure documentation for installation qualification is completed by the designated personnel

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Ensure documentation for operational qualification are completed by designated personnel

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Ensure performance qualification is completed and documented

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Continually monitor compliance

  1. Complete a risk analysis to determine the type of continual monitoring to be done to ensure annual PQ results and parameters are achieved
  2. Develop a monitoring program to ensure annual PQ results and parameters are achieved
  3. Complete a program for annual performance qualification
  4. Complete a program for troubleshooting non-compliance
  5. Apply knowledge of the independent monitoring required for washer-disinfector to ensure accuracy of gauges, sensors and signal processors
Complete a risk analysis to determine the type of continual monitoring to be done to ensure annual PQ results and parameters are achieved

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Develop a monitoring program to ensure annual PQ results and parameters are achieved

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Complete a program for annual performance qualification

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Complete a program for troubleshooting non-compliance

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Apply knowledge of the independent monitoring required for washer-disinfector to ensure accuracy of gauges, sensors and signal processors

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Verify effectiveness of the cleaning process

  1. Apply knowledge of the rationale for testing effectiveness of the cleaning process and determining acceptability of test results
  2. Apply appropriate tests to determine effectiveness of the cleaning process and document the results
  3. Take appropriate trouble shooting action where test results are outside acceptable range
  4. Apply bio-chemical markers in determining the effectiveness of the cleaning process
Apply knowledge of the rationale for testing effectiveness of the cleaning process and determining acceptability of test results

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Apply appropriate tests to determine effectiveness of the cleaning process and document the results

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Take appropriate trouble shooting action where test results are outside acceptable range

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Apply bio-chemical markers in determining the effectiveness of the cleaning process

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Monitor printouts

  1. Identify the range of programs and cycle parameter for different types of washer-disinfectors
  2. Determine documentation required for printouts, in compliance with standards
  3. Determine corrective actions to be taken should deviations occur outside of the verified cycle parameters
Identify the range of programs and cycle parameter for different types of washer-disinfectors

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Determine documentation required for printouts, in compliance with standards

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Determine corrective actions to be taken should deviations occur outside of the verified cycle parameters

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Monitor chemical dosing systems

  1. Select chemicals in accordance with instructions from manufacturer of mechanical cleaning equipment
  2. Determine chemical dosing levels in line with instructions from supplier of chemicals, equipment manufacturer and the quality of water hardness
  3. Correctly apply appropriate methods for chemical dosing
  4. Use appropriate testing methods to determine the correct dosing for mechanical cleaning chemicals
Select chemicals in accordance with instructions from manufacturer of mechanical cleaning equipment

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Determine chemical dosing levels in line with instructions from supplier of chemicals, equipment manufacturer and the quality of water hardness

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Correctly apply appropriate methods for chemical dosing

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Use appropriate testing methods to determine the correct dosing for mechanical cleaning chemicals

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Monitor quality of metal instrument surface

  1. Check washer-disinfector loading for the risk of galvanic action on dissimilar metals
  2. Take appropriate corrective action as required
Check washer-disinfector loading for the risk of galvanic action on dissimilar metals

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Take appropriate corrective action as required

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Assessed

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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 must be in workplace and under conditions

Resources essential for assessment include access to:

relevant workplace

monitoring and tracking systems

manufacturers' guidelines

training records

Australian Standards, government and organisation policies and procedures

Method of assessment

Observation in the work place essential

Written assignments/projects

Case study and scenario as a basis for discussion of issues and strategies to contribute to best practice.

Questioning

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:

Application of bio-chemical markers in determining the effectiveness of the cleaning process

Criteria for installation, operational and performance qualification of mechanical cleaning equipment

Documentation required for printouts, in compliance with standards

Documentation requirements for installation and operational qualification

Independent monitoring requirements to ensure accuracy of washer-disinfector gauges, sensors and signal processors

local regulations and water quality information for mechanical washer-disinfector use

Range of programs and cycle parameter for different types of washer-disinfectors

Relevant state/territory guidelines for sterilising services

Standards, including AS/NZS 4187, AS/NZS 4815, AS 2187 and all relevant infection prevention guidelines

Testing effectiveness of the cleaning process including:

test soils

residual protein testing

test for chemical residual

Essential skills:

It is critical that the candidate demonstrate the ability to:

Comply with AS/NZS 4187 and AS 4815 for sterilisation purposes

Ensure documentation is complete and accurate

Maintain workflow processes

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:

Analyse workplace information to determine mechanical cleaning equipment requirements

Apply cleaning processes

Apply problem solving skills - to use available resources and prioritise workload and troubleshoot (eg. re non-compliance)

Collect, sort and process contaminated items and equipment

Complete annual performance qualification program

Follow organisation policies and procedures

Monitor printouts and take corrective action to address deviations outside verified cycle parameters

Monitor quality of metal instrument surface and take corrective action as required

Operate machines and equipment

Select and use personal protection equipment

Source and apply information and methods and testing for chemical dosing

Source and interpret information and standards relating to cleaning equipment

Source and interpret local regulations and water quality information

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

Test effectiveness of the cleaning process and determine acceptability of test results

Undertake risk analysis

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.

Testing to determine effectiveness of cleaning process must include:

Test soils

Residual protein testing

Test for chemical residual

Mechanical washer-disinfectors may include:

Washer-disinfectors (batch type)

Ultrasonic washer-disinfectors

Rack conveyor washer-disinfectors

Index cleaning systems

Continuous process washer-disinfector