HLTINFCOV001 — Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures

1 Follow standard and additional precautions for infection prevention and control

• 1.1Follow hand hygiene practices in accordance with organisations policies and procedures
• 1.2Implement hand care procedures and cover cuts and abrasions
• 1.3Follow organisation procedures for choice and use of personal protection equipment
• 1.4Follow procedures for respiratory hygiene and cough etiquette
• 1.5Follow procedures for environmental cleaning
• 1.6Follow procedures for handling, transporting and processing of linen in a manner that controls the spread of infection
• 1.7Follow procedures for disposal of contaminated waste
• 1.8Follow procedures for handling and cleaning client equipment that prevents skin and mucous membrane exposures, contamination of clothing, and transfer of pathogens
• 1.9Identify and respond to situations where additional precautions may be required to prevent transmission of infection

2 Identify infection hazards and assess risks

• 2.1Identify infection hazards associated with own role and work environment
• 2.2Identify own areas of responsibility in relation to infection prevention and control
• 2.3Assess risk by determining the likelihood and severity of harm from identified hazards.
• 2.4Document and report activities and tasks that put self, clients, visitors and/or other workers at risk
• 2.5Identify appropriate control measures to minimise risk in accordance with organisations procedures

3 Follow procedures for managing risks associated with specific hazards

• 3.1Follow protocols for care after exposure to blood or other body fluids as required
• 3.2Place appropriate signs when and where appropriate
• 3.3Remove spills in accordance with the policies and procedures of the organisation
• 3.4Minimise contamination of materials, equipment and instruments by aerosols and splatter
• 3.5Identify, separate and maintain clean and contaminated zones
• 3.6Confine records, materials and medicaments to a well-designated clean zone
• 3.7Confine contaminated instruments and equipment to a well-designated contaminated zone

What does an assessment tool for HLTINFCOV001 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for HLTINFCOV001 needs to address all 34 unit components: 3 elements with 21 performance criteria, 2 performance evidence requirements, 11 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

How does Auditori generate an assessment tool for HLTINFCOV001?

Auditori pulls the current release of HLTINFCOV001 from training.gov.au and generates a complete package: candidate assessment, assessor guide with model answers and observation criteria, and a coverage matrix mapping every component. A suitably qualified person then reviews and approves the draft in a built-in workflow — consistent with ASQA's guidance on AI use in VET — before export as branded PDF and editable Word.

Is the first assessment tool really free?

Yes. Every new account includes one free credit — enough to generate the complete assessment tool for HLTINFCOV001 — with no card and no subscription required. After that it's pay-as-you-go per unit.

Can I check my existing HLTINFCOV001 assessment instead of generating a new one?

Yes — upload your existing assessment or learner guide and Auditori maps it against every element, performance criterion, PE and KE of HLTINFCOV001, showing exactly what's covered and what's missing. Mapping costs a quarter of a credit.