HLTIN301A Learning Guide & Assessment - …

1 hltin301c Comply with Infection Control Policies and Procedures in Health Work Sample F O R E W O R D This publication is one of a number of Learning Guides produced by The Australian Medical Association (WA) Inc as a resource for the health sector. It is utilised within AMA Training Services and Health Training Australia as a training resource and within the workplace as a support Guide . The development of this workbook was undertaken by a number of trainers and developers within AMA and HTA, who have both industry knowledge and specific expertise in the course content. Although every effort has been made to present reliable and accurate information, the AMA will assume no responsibility for outcomes and actions resulting from the application of the information presented in this workbook. Users are encouraged to confirm application in conjunction with protocols within their specific work environment.

2 This book is copyright. Apart from any fair dealing for the purposes of private study, research, criticism or review, as permitted under the Copyright Act, no part may be reproduced by any process without written permission. Please forward all enquiries to: The Manager Health Training Australia PO Box 133 NEDLANDS WA 6909 Telephone: (08) 9273 3044 Facsimile: (08) 9273 3045 SampleCONTENTS INFORMATION FOR LEARNERS ..5 Training ..5 On and Off-the-Job Training ..6 Assessment ..6 Learning Guide Tips for Learners ..8 Learning OUTCOMES ..9 INTRODUCTION ..10 LEGISLATION AND STANDARDS IN INFECTION CONTROL ..11 Duty of care ..11 Infection Control Guidelines ..12 Handling Clinical and Other Related Waste ..13 Other Organisms ..14 Bacteria ..16 Viruses ..17 Fungi ..18 THE SPREAD OF DISEASE ..20 Direct Contact ..21 Indirect Droplet MAINTAINING A HEALTHY BODY ..24 The Skin ..24 Mucous Other Body Defences.

3 25 STANDARD Additional Precautions ..26 Clean and Sterile PERSONAL Personal Hand Fingernails ..30 Hand Hand Hygiene Procedures ..32 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE) ..34 Gloves Removing Immunisation ..39 MAINTAINING A CLEAN Why Do We Clean?..40 Achieving High Standards ..40 Cleaning Agents ..41 Equipment Used for Removal of Clean and Disinfect Surfaces and Equipment ..45 One-Way Work SampleCONTENTS Work and Treatment Non-Critical Semi-Critical Critical Items ..48 Cleaning Used Items and Equipment ..49 STORAGE OF CLEANING EQUIPMENT ..51 CROSS-INFECTION AND CROSS Strategies to Reduce Cross-Infection and WASTE Waste Segregation and Handling and Disposing of Sharps ..56 Needle Stick Reporting Injuries and Infections ..57 Safe Handling and Disposal of Waste ..58 Transport of BIBLIOGRAPHY ..61 Guide TO Assessment Plan for Summary of Evidence Sources ..65 Assessment WRITTEN PRE- Assessment CHECKLIST.

4 70 Sample hltin301c Health Training Australia (Inc) ISBN: 978-0-9872687-9-2 5 INFORMATION FOR LEARNERS This Learning Guide will assist you in developing skills and knowledge to work effectively in the health industry and to apply these skills to your workplace and daily tasks. Training Competence means that you have the required knowledge and skills to do your job. These are described in competency standards . Your training will be based on these to make sure it is relevant to the needs of your job and yourself. Your Participant Assessment Record and the Pre- Assessment Checklist in the Guide to Assessment (included at the back of this Learning Guide ) state the standards of competence. The purpose of the training is to develop your workplace competence, so you will be expected to practise your skills whenever you can. This can be done through work experience, practical sessions in a training organisation or through your full time or part-time job.

5 It is important that you have both theoretical and practical knowledge and skills. SampleINFORMATION FOR LEARNERS hltin301c Health Training Australia (Inc) ISBN: 978-0-9872687-9-2 6On and Off-the-Job Training Your training may consist of on-the-job coaching with your workplace supervisor and/or trainer on a one-to-one or small group basis. It may also involve formal training sessions conducted off-the-job in addition to working through your Learning Guide . Make sure you ask lots of questions, complete the activities, and do additional research to ensure you know everything listed in the Pre- Assessment Checklist. If you do not understand any part of the unit please contact your Trainer. Assessment Once you have completed your training and practised your skills, you will be ready to have your skills and knowledge assessed. The purpose of this is not to see if you can pass a test, but to determine if you can perform work tasks competently.

6 Refer to the Guide to Assessment for detailed information on this unit s Assessment Plan. Complete the Pre- Assessment Checklist in the Guide to Assessment . This sets out the skills and knowledge you will need to demonstrate during your Assessment to be deemed competent in this unit. SampleINFORMATION FOR LEARNERS hltin301c Health Training Australia (Inc) ISBN: 978-0-9872687-9-2 7 Learning Guide Aid You will see the following icons throughout your Learning Guide . They will help you with your Learning by telling you what type of information that is being presented in the Learning Guide . The icons are listed below with explanations on the use of each one. REMEMBER - used for specific points to note or helpful tips to remember. THINK / IDEA when asking you to think about your response to a statement or situation. What do you do in your workplace? INFORMATION when providing additional information or giving links to further information website, reference book, workplace policies and procedures.

7 IMPORTANT for any information that is considered important and critical to demonstrating competence in the unit, or in relation to an occupational health and safety issue. ACTIVITY may form part of the evidence of competency for this unit. The activities are designed to make the theory practical to your individual situations and you are encouraged to complete them all. SampleINFORMATION FOR LEARNERS hltin301c Health Training Australia (Inc) ISBN: 978-0-9872687-9-2 8 Tips for Learners Read through the information in the Learning Guide carefully. Make sure you understand the material. If you come across anything you do not understand: Discuss your training with your trainer and make sure you understand what is required and how the training will be organised. Ask for feedback on your progress as you work through the activities. Ask for help when you need it.

8 Talk to more experienced colleagues or your trainer and ask for their guidance. Listen, take notes, ask questions and practise your new skills as often as possible. This way you will improve your speed, memory, and also your confidence. During your training, you should seek other sources of information as well, reference books, the Internet. Some of these are suggested in the Guide . Try to relate the information presented in this Learning Guide to your own experiences and to what you already know. Work through the activities. They are there for a reason and even if you already have the knowledge or skills relating to a particular activity, doing them will help to reinforce what you already know. If you do not understand an activity, think carefully about the way the question or instructions are phrased. Sample hltin301c Health Training Australia (Inc) ISBN: 978-0-9872687-9-2 9 Learning OUTCOMES This Learning Guide will provide you with information that will assist in your Learning and development of effective infection control procedures and work standards in a health care environment.

9 Completing this work book aims to provide you with a greater understanding of the principles and techniques associated with: Infection control. Identifying and responding to infection risks. Maintaining personal hygiene. Using Personal Protective Equipment. Limit contamination. Handling and disposing of clinical and other waste. Clean environmental surfaces. In order to be competent in this unit you will be able to: Demonstrate a basic knowledge of microbiology. Identify how disease is transmitted and methods of minimising contamination. Apply Standard and Additional precautions appropriate in the workplace. Demonstrate appropriate hand washing and hand care procedures in the work environment Identify and respond to infection risks according to organisational policy and procedure. Demonstrate appropriate use of personal protective clothing and equipment.

10 Handle, package, label, store, transport and dispose of waste according to organisational and legislative requirements. Demonstrate cleaning procedures for specific equipment or the work environment ensuring full compliance with cleaning, disinfection and sterilisation protocols. Show procedures necessary for the confinement of articles in clean and contaminated zones. Sample hltin301c Health Training Australia (Inc) ISBN: 978-0-9872687-9-2 10 INTRODUCTION This unit is provided as a collective unit for Health Support Workers who have a multi-functional role within a heath care facility but can also be adapted for workers who have a more specific support role in relation to providing quality health care services. It covers the skills and knowledge which you need to apply when doing any task which requires you to follow infection control policy and procedure in the workplace.