HLTINF006 — Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control

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What an assessment for HLTINF006 must cover

33 assessable components: 3 elements (18 performance criteria), 3 performance evidence and 12 knowledge evidence requirements. An audit-defensible tool maps every question and task back to these — that mapping is the coverage matrix Auditori generates alongside the assessment.

Elements & performance criteria

1 Identify the role of infection prevention and control in the work setting.

1.1Identify standards and guidelines relevant to own role and work setting.
1.2Identify infection risks and hazards associated with own role and work setting.
1.3Identify roles and responsibilities of self and others in relation to infection prevention and control.
1.4Identify control measures to minimise risk in accordance with relevant national standards and guidelines.
1.5Communicate effectively with others in relation to risk management.
1.6Record identified risks and risk management strategies within scope of own role.

2 Follow standard and transmission-based precautions for infection prevention and control in the work setting.

2.1Implement personal hygiene practices in the work setting.
2.2Practice hand hygiene in accordance with national standards and guidelines.
2.3Follow current national standards and guidelines for selection and correct use of Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) as required.
2.4Follow procedures for environmental cleaning and management of waste.
2.5Identify and respond to situations where transmission-based precautions or enhanced cleaning is required.

3 Respond to potential and actual exposure to infection risks within scope of own role.

3.1Identify, respond to and communicate potential or actual risk of, or breach in, infection control.
3.2Assess the risk and take appropriate immediate action in accordance with industry and organisational guidelines.
3.3Communicate any breach in infection control and risk management strategies in place to the supervisor, manager or responsible authority and seek advice on actions required following a breach in infection control.
3.4Implement control measures to minimise contamination of people, materials and equipment.
3.5Follow processes for management of spills and exposure to blood or body fluids.
3.6Document incidents and responses and report according to organisational policies and procedures.
3.7Ensure all records, materials and equipment are stored in a designated clean area.

Performance evidence

Evidence of the ability to complete tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit in the context of the job role, and:
implement precautions for infection prevention and control according to national standards and guidelines on three different occasions, each responding to a different identified infection risk, including: carrying out hand hygiene procedures as relevant to the infection risk; selecting and using correct Personal Protective Equipment (PPE); using correct cleaning and waste management procedures
respond to three instances of exposure to infection risk, including: at least one instance that involves management of exposure to blood or body fluids; documenting and reporting the incident and response; identifying and managing clean and contaminated zones.

Knowledge evidence

established national standards and guidelines for the prevention and control of infection
types of infectious risks in the work environment and associated management to prevent and reduce harm
causes of infection, including: classifications of microorganisms – bacteria, viruses, fungi, parasites; process of colonisation, infection and disease
transmission of infectious agents as per the chain of infection including: infectious agent: degree of pathogen exposure; reservoir: people, animals and birds, other vectors, blood and body fluids, food, water and soil, waste; portal of exit; transmission: direct contact including contact, droplet and airborne, indirect contact including surface or object contamination, penetrating injuries and vectors (animal, insect or parasite); portal of entry; susceptible hosts: factors that increase susceptibility to infection
personal hygiene practices: personal care and cleanliness; use of clean clothing or uniform; management and laundering of work clothing; not attending work when ill; safe respiratory and cough etiquette
principles of hand hygiene: hand care, including guidelines on maintaining intact skin, fingernails and jewellery or watches; hand hygiene procedures: identifying when hand hygiene is required, identifying correct hand hygiene product, hand hygiene technique, procedure for applying alcohol-based hand rub, when to perform hand hygiene with soap and water rather than alcohol-based hand rub, precautions where there are breaks in the skin or skin conditions; 5 moments of hand hygiene
safe and effective use of different types and grades of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including: masks; gloves; protective eyewear and face shields; gowns and aprons; techniques and sequence for applying, fitting and removing PPE; preventing contamination while applying, wearing and removing PPE; safe disposal of PPE after use
cleaning procedures: routine environment and equipment cleaning; enhanced cleaning; reprocessing of reusable equipment or instruments; managing a blood or body fluid spill; management of linen and clothing
principles of asepsis relevant to the job role
waste management procedures: disposal of general waste; safe handling and disposal of contaminated waste; safe handling and disposal of sharps
organisational policies and procedures for: managing exposure incidents; recording and documenting risks and incidents; reporting risks and incidents
parties to whom reports may be made: supervisor; general practitioner; health care professional; carer; responsible person; responsible authority.

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What does an assessment tool for HLTINF006 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for HLTINF006 needs to address all 33 unit components: 3 elements with 18 performance criteria, 3 performance evidence requirements, 12 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

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