ACMINF301 — Comply with infection control policies and procedures in animal care work

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50 assessable components: 6 elements (29 performance criteria), 3 performance evidence and 13 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 5 foundation skills. 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 Follow biosecurity and infection control guidelines

1.1Apply standard biosecurity and infection control precautions in all aspects of work
1.2Apply additional, including transmission-based, precautions when standard precautions alone may not be sufficient to prevent transmission of infection
1.3Follow workplace reporting and documentation requirements related to infection control procedures

2 Recognise signs of abnormal health and disease in animals

2.1Identify signs of ill health or abnormal condition in animals that may indicate disease
2.2Recognise signs of potential infectious diseases in animals
2.3Maintain knowledge of main zoonoses and emerging contagious diseases relevant to animal care sector
2.4Report signs of ill health, including potential infectious and/or zoonotic disease, to supervisor and/or seek veterinarian advice according to workplace procedures
2.5Complete workplace records and follow procedures for reporting a notifiable disease to relevant personnel

3 Identify and respond to infection risks

3.1Identify infection risks and report according to workplace procedures
3.2Implement specific risk response according to workplace procedures
3.3Follow workplace protocols for care following cuts, injury or exposure to bodily fluids and excrement
3.4Remove biological spills following workplace procedures
3.5Report infection control accidents/incidents and action risk control procedures

4 Maintain personal protection

4.1Maintain personal vaccinations/immunisations according to workplace requirements
4.2Maintain hand hygiene before and after animal contact and any activity likely to cause cross-contamination
4.3Implement hand care in line with workplace procedures
4.4Select, fit and use personal protective equipment and contamination prevention clothing according to workplace requirements

5 Prevent spread of potential pathogens

5.1Demarcate and maintain clean and contaminated zones in all aspects of animal care work
5.2Follow demarcation procedures involving the movement of animals within or between facilities
5.3Isolate animals identified or suspected of presenting with a contagious or zoonotic disease and seek veterinary advice
5.4Clean, disinfect and/or sterilise work surfaces, materials, equipment and instruments
5.5Handle and process soiled laundry and protective clothing according to workplace procedures
5.6Identify hazards to animal and human health from food sources and implement methods used to manage potential risks
5.7Follow workplace rodent and vector control procedures
5.8Handle and dispose of biological and general waste according to environmental and workplace requirements
5.9Provide animal care facility clients/customers with information regarding biosecurity and infection control, including risks of zoonoses

6 Contribute to incursion readiness processes

6.1Maintain infectious disease control kit for responding to infectious disease outbreaks and suspected outbreaks
6.2Make contributions to the review and revision of the workplace biosecurity and infection control plan
6.3Update and maintain biosecurity and infection control documentation according to workplace policies and procedures

Performance evidence

reviewed workplace biosecurity and infection control policy and procedures in an animal care environment to: • identify requirements relevant to an animal carer’s role • contribute at least two suggestions for updates
recognised signs of at least four different infectious diseases (including at least two zoonotic diseases) in two different animal species
carried out infection control activities on at least three separate occasions to prevent the transfer of disease in the following situations: • animal to person • animal to animal

Knowledge evidence

key principles of biosecurity and infection control for animals, including: • personal hygiene, vaccinations/immunisation and personal protective equipment (PPE) • prevention of disease (biosecurity) and containment (infection control) • ways of spreading infections and diseases including people, animals, environment and equipment • cleaning, disinfecting and/or sterilising equipment • appropriate reprocessing of reusable equipment • limiting movement of animals and contact with people • limiting environmental contamination including pests, vermin and vector • reporting incidents and contagious diseases
standard precautions for the care and treatment of all animals, regardless of their perceived or confirmed infectious status for animal care, including: • personal hygiene practices especially washing and drying hands, including before and after animal contact and respiratory hygiene • personal vaccination/immunisation requirements • safe handling and disposal of sharps and other clinical, related and general waste • surface cleaning and management of bodily fluid spills including blood, urine and excrement • disposal of biological waste • techniques to limit contamination • use of PPE
transmission-based precautions, when standard precautions are not sufficient, tailored to the specific infection agent involved and its mode of transmission, including: • additional use of PPE • dedicated equipment, to each animal or as appropriate to work function • isolation • restricted movement of animal, staff and visitors/customers • use of a special facility • aseptic techniques
basic microbiology, including: • bacteria and bacterial spores • fungi • viruses • microbial resistance and use of antibiotics • common viruses that affect animals • common zoonotic diseases and transmission • risk of acquisition
waste disposal methods compliant with environmental protection (waste management) legislation and regulations
immunisation/vaccination requirements for animal care workers where applicable
rodent and vector control procedures
overview of key requirements in relevant state or territory legislation and regulations relating to health and safety in the workplace, animal welfare, biosecurity procedures and waste disposal
safe animal handling techniques
terminology used to describe and document animal health and behavioural signs
the purpose and use of containment and isolation facilities
features of infectious disease control kit
workplace hygiene standards, disinfectants, cleaning agents, cleaning techniques and cleaning equipment and materials.

Foundation skills

Reading: Access and interpret key information in workplace policies and procedures
Numeracy: Identify and interpret numerical information found on cleaning product labels and safety data sheets, including quantity, temperature, mixing ratio, application rate and withholding time
Navigate the world of work: Recognise the importance of biosecurity and infection control associated with own role and work Take responsibility for following workplace and regulatory requirements for recording and reporting information
Interact with others: Work collaboratively with others to achieve joint outcomes
Get the work done: Plan and assemble resources and sequence activities relating to biosecurity and infection control activities to achieve positive outcomes

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