SIFXWHS004 — Implement and monitor infection and contamination control practices
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What an assessment for SIFXWHS004 must cover
19 assessable components: 3 elements (10 performance criteria), 3 performance evidence and 6 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 Provide information about infection and contamination control practices.
- 1.1Ensure information on workplace infection and contamination control practices is available to all staff in an accessible location and format.
- 1.2Advise staff members of relevant information.
- 1.3Maintain currency of information using relevant sources.
2 Implement and monitor infection and contamination control practices.
- 2.1Implement and monitor personal hygiene and infection and contamination control practices.
- 2.2Monitor cleanliness and sanitation of equipment and surfaces.
- 2.3Implement and monitor infection and contamination control practices for handling deceased persons.
- 2.4Implement and monitor practices for removal of infectious or contaminated materials and waste.
3 Address non compliance with infection and contamination control practices.
- 3.1Investigate instances of non compliance with infection and contamination control in consultation with relevant personnel.
- 3.2Develop and implement action plan to address non compliance issues in consultation with relevant personnel.
- 3.3Review implementation of action plan and undertake further consultation to address ongoing issues of non compliance.
Performance evidence
- source, compile and present current infection and contamination control information to staff
- implement and monitor at least two safe work practices for infection and contamination control
- develop at least two action plans to address non-compliance issues.
Knowledge evidence
- resources that inform of relevant federal, state or territory, and local government legislation and regulations relating to work health and safety/occupational health and safety, infection control and handling human remains
- workplace policies and procedures in relation to work health and safety/occupational health and safety infection and contamination control
- features of infection and contamination control practices, including: checking for infectious and transmittable disease; using personal protective equipment; sterilising apparatus and instruments; providing sterile storage areas for instruments; using disinfectants; safe removal and disposal of soiled and contaminated garments; safe ventilation; avoiding invasive procedures on bodies; immunisation; periodic X-rays; seeking medical advice; recording injury and incidence; reporting injury and incidence; providing first aid kit; performing first aid as necessary; labelling clothing
- types of hazardous materials and environmentally sound disposal methods for all types of waste and in particular for contamination and hazardous substances disposal techniques
- workplace reporting and referral procedures and practices
- effective communication strategies to: inform staff of legislative and work requirements; monitor staff performance; address non-compliance.
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Questions about assessing SIFXWHS004
What does an assessment tool for SIFXWHS004 need to cover?
To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for SIFXWHS004 needs to address all 19 unit components: 3 elements with 10 performance criteria, 3 performance evidence requirements, 6 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 SIFXWHS004?
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