HLTINF007 — Implement and monitor infection prevention and control standards, policies and procedures

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What an assessment for HLTINF007 must cover

31 assessable components: 3 elements (19 performance criteria), 2 performance evidence and 10 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 instruction about infection prevention and control standards, policies and procedures.

1.1Identify and access basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control in the work setting.
1.2Use knowledge of current infection prevention and control information to explain requirements including roles and responsibilities to the work group.
1.3Demonstrate current infection prevention and control techniques in the work setting.
1.4Provide timely information and feedback to the work group and relevant stakeholders about potential and identified risks and the outcomes of infection risk assessments and audits.
1.5Provide opportunities for the work group to seek further information on workplace infection prevention and control principles, standards, priorities and techniques.
1.6Adapt communication to address the requirements of individual workers and work settings.

2 Integrate infection prevention and control standards, policies and procedures into work practices.

2.1Communicate with nominated infection prevention and control person, network or authority in relation to applicable infection prevention and control standards, policies and procedures.
2.2Implement agreed applicable infection prevention and control standards, policies and procedures with members of the work group in accordance with organisational policies and procedures.
2.3Provide information and support as required to ensure that individuals or the work group are able to implement applicable infection prevention and control practices.
2.4Adapt work procedures to reflect and incorporate required infection prevention and control practices.
2.5Address issues raised through work group and stakeholder feedback or refer to the appropriate personnel.
2.6Implement workplace procedures to address emerging and active infection prevention and control risks.
2.7Encourage colleagues to report infection risks and to improve infection prevention and control practices.

3 Monitor and guide infection prevention and control work group performance.

3.1Identify and report potential and actual infectious risks and events, including notifiable diseases, to relevant entities.
3.2Monitor infection prevention and control work practices to ensure compliance with standards, policies and procedures.
3.3Regularly review and adjust work procedures and practices to improve infection prevention and control measures, considering the hierarchy of control.
3.4Provide feedback and information to the work group and stakeholders on positive indicators of infection control activity and performance, compliance, changes in work procedures and practices, and infection prevention and control activity outcomes.
3.5Respond to identified gaps in infection prevention and control measures to improve work procedures and practices and implement quality improvement strategies, or report to nominated personnel.
3.6Complete documentation and report on infection prevention and control risks, incidents or potential breaches in accordance with standards, organisational policies and procedures.

Performance evidence

implement and monitor infection prevention and control standards, policy and procedures for at least one work area and at least one group of workers, incorporating: explaining infection prevention and control standards, policies and procedures in relation to work practices to the work group; using communication techniques to confirm understanding and address individual requirements within the group
identify work procedures and practices to reduce an identified infection risk on two separate risk occasions based on information from: review of infection and control measures in the work setting; investigation of the infectious risk or event; application of the hierarchy of control to minimise the identified risk.

Knowledge evidence

key requirements of the infection and prevention control regulation and standards: statutory requirements including Commonwealth, state and territory legislation; current National infection prevention and control standards and guidelines; manufacturer instructions; roles and responsibilities in work settings related to infection prevention and control; 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; the 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: 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
management of work processes used to prevent and control infection: identification; assessment; monitoring; reporting processes; training requirements; infection risks and control measures specific to the work setting and related work processes including those for exposure incidents
hierarchy of control measures, from most to least preferred, and its application to infection prevention and control: elimination; substitution; isolation; engineering controls; administrative control; personal protective equipment.

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What does an assessment tool for HLTINF007 need to cover?

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