MSTLA2011 — Apply infection control policies and procedures in laundry operations

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What an assessment for MSTLA2011 must cover

73 assessable components: 3 elements (15 performance criteria), 1 performance evidence and 55 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 2 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 Prepare to apply infection control policies

1.1Determine job and safe work requirements from work information
1.2Collect and sort linen in accordance with organisational guidelines
1.3Communicate effectively with others to achieve planned outcomes in relation to infection risks, waste management and hygiene issues
1.4Complete required documentation

2 Clean and disinfect equipment and surfaces

2.1Select and prepare cleaning products, disinfectants and cleaning equipment suitable for the job
2.2Clean and disinfect equipment and surfaces in accordance with infection control policies and procedures and scheduled cleaning routines
2.3Practice standard precautions and follow organisational infection control policies and procedures
2.4Store equipment in accordance with organisational guidelines
2.5Maintain personal hygiene in accordance with organisational guidelines
2.6Adhere to one way work flows from clean to dirty zones based on job requirements

3 Identify and respond to infection risks

3.1Identify infection risks, apply standard precautions, and implement appropriate response within scope of own responsibility to maintain a clean environment
3.2Place appropriate signs as and where required by the situation
3.3Maintain awareness of common infection risks and wear personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with standard precautions
3.4Follow risk control and risk containment procedures for specific risks
3.5Remove spillages in accordance with infection control policies and procedures

Performance evidence

applied infection control policies and procedures to 2 different laundry tasks, including: complying with all infection control guidelines relating to specific work role, safe waste handling and management procedures; maintaining personal hygiene; applying standard and additional precautions to identify and respond to infection risks.

Knowledge evidence

key requirements of Australian/New Zealand Standard™ AS/NZS 4146:2000 Laundry practice
processes of how infection is spread
organisation infection control policies and procedures as they relate to specific work role
types of PPE and their use:
aprons
eye and face protection
gloves
hair protection or covering
impermeable gowns
masks
overshoes or safety footwear
infection risks in a laundry environment, and specifically in own workplace:
animals, insects and vermin
body fluids
human waste and human tissue
incorrect concentration of disinfectants and chemicals
personal contact with infectious patients
sharps
stagnant water
stock, including food which has passed ‘used-by’ dates
waste
precautions against infection risk:
consistently following correct hygiene procedures
correctly using PPE
following correct hand washing techniques
following procedures appropriate to the cleaning area and purpose
minimising disruption to the work environment
minimising infection risks and hazards for self and others
selecting and using equipment and disinfectants
using appropriate chemicals for cleaning and disinfection
responses to infection risks:
cleaning
containment or elimination of the risk
following specified organisational procedures
following standard and additional precautions
incident reporting
removal of waste or spillage
seeking advice from or reporting to an appropriate person
using PPE
personal hygiene practices
organisation waste management policy and procedures
different types of waste in a laundry environment
waste disposal practices:
bags
lockable bins
special containers
suitable vehicle
trolley
cleaning equipment:
buckets
mechanical cleaning equipment
mops and brushes
work health and safety policy and practice in relation to infection risks, hygiene and waste
relevant safety data sheets (SDSs)
workplace practices for recording and reporting.

Foundation skills

Reading skills: to interpret work instructions, standard precautions, standard operating procedures (SOPs) and key requirements of industry standards
Numeracy skills: to calculate ratios and accurately measure and mix cleaning chemicals and disinfectants using mL, L.

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Questions about assessing MSTLA2011

What does an assessment tool for MSTLA2011 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for MSTLA2011 needs to address all 73 unit components: 3 elements with 15 performance criteria, 1 performance evidence requirements, 55 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

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