Course Title: Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2023
Course Code: OHTH6003C
Course Title: Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures
Important Information:
This course is delivered separately however practical components may be assessed on practical placement in a cluster with;
- CHCCCS015 Provide individualised support
- CHCCCS023 - Support Independence and well being
School: 535T Social Care and Health
Campus: City Campus
Program: C3413 - Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability)
Course Contact: Clare McGlone
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 99257929
Course Contact Email: clare.mcglone@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Nominal Hours: 25
Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.
Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
None
Course Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to follow organisational infection prevention and control procedures, including implementing standard and transmission-based precautions and responding to infection risks.
This unit applies to individuals working in health and direct client care contexts.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
HLTINF001 Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures |
Element: |
2. Identify infection hazards and assess risks |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Identify infection hazards associated with own role and work environment 2.2 Identify own areas of responsibility in relation to infection prevention and control 2.3 Assess risk by determining the likelihood and severity of harm from identified hazards. 2.4 Document and report activities and tasks that put self, clients, visitors and/or other workers at risk 2.5 Identify appropriate control measures to minimise risk in accordance with organisations procedures |
Element: |
3. Follow procedures for managing risks associated with specific hazards |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Follow protocols for care after exposure to blood or other body fluids as required 3.2 Place appropriate signs when and where appropriate 3.3 Remove spills in accordance with the policies and procedures of the organisation 3.4 Minimise contamination of materials, equipment and instruments by aerosols and splatter 3.5 Identify, separate and maintain clean and contaminated zones 3.6 Confine records, materials and medicaments to a well-designated clean zone 3.7 Confine contaminated instruments and equipment to a well-designated contaminated zone |
Element: |
ELEMENT PERFORMANCE CRITERIA Elements define the essential outcomes Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element 1. Follow standard and additional precautions for infection prevention and control |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Follow hand hygiene practices in accordance with organisations policies and procedures 1.2 Implement hand care procedures and cover cuts and abrasions 1.3 Follow organisation procedures for choice and use of personal protection equipment 1.4 Follow procedures for respiratory hygiene and cough etiquette 1.5 Follow procedures for environmental cleaning 1.6 Follow procedures for handling, transporting and processing of linen in a manner that controls the spread of infection 1.7 Follow procedures for disposal of contaminated waste 1.8 Follow procedures for handling and cleaning client equipment that prevents skin and mucous membrane exposures, contamination of clothing, and transfer of pathogens 1.9 Identify and respond to situations where additional precautions may be required to prevent transmission of infection |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this online training course you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate competency described in the elements.
- Follow standard and additional precautions for infection prevention and control organisational infection prevention and control procedures
- Identify infection hazards and assess risks
- Follow procedures for managing risks associated with specific hazards
This course is designed to provide you with the necessary skills and knowledge to comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures. This course includes important information around helping to stop the spread of COVID-19.
Details of Learning Activities
You will be expected to complete all of the learning material in your own time prior to your assessments commencing
Teaching Schedule
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Topic |
Assessment / Learning activities |
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Week 1
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Prevent and control Infection Identify Infection hazards and assess risks Manage Risks
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Week 2 |
Placement
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Week 3
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Placement |
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Week 4
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Placement |
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Week 5
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Placement |
AT4
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Week 6
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De brief and assessment Review |
AT1, AT2, AT3
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Week 7 |
De brief and assessment Review
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Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
The University Library has extensive resources and provides subject specialist expertise, research advice, help with referencing and support through:
The learning Lab
www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/learning-lab
The Study Support Hub
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/study-support-hub
English for uni workshops
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/workshops/english-uni-workshops
Overview of Assessment
There will be four(4) assessments overall:
A knowledge quiz and 3 practical assessments including a combination of tasks including knowledge questions
- Hand hygiene
- Soiled linen
- Managing spills
There will be three forms of assessment including knowledge quizzes, simulated assessments and practical assessments undertaken in the work place.
Students are given two (2) attempts for each assessment to demonstrate the required skills. A third (3rd) attempt can only be offered after discussions between teacher and the Program Coordinator and is not automatic. Resubmissions beyond two (2) attempts are at the discretion of the teacher and/or coordinator.
Assessment Tasks
Assessment Task 1 knowledge quiz
Assessment Task 2: Hand hygiene
Assessment Task 3: Processing soiled linen
Assessment Task 4: Managing Spills
Assessment Matrix
Students have access to the marking rubric for each assessment task via the Canvas shell
Other Information
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