HLTINF001- Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures Unit Information Qualification
HLT54121 Diploma of Nursing
Unit code
HLTINF001
Unit title Unit application:
Delivery Methodsand Contextualisation
No of weeks
Delivered in Term
1
1
Core Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to follow organisational infection prevention and control procedures, including implementing standard and transmission-based precautions andresponding to infection risks. This unit applies to individuals working in health and direct client care contexts.
The competency unit will be delivered using a blended mode of on campus and self-directed online learning. Examples may include: PowerPoint presentations, demonstration, practical exercises, project work, class participation, group activities, and delivery of declarative knowledge.Video presentations may also be utilised. Delivery and assessment strategies will be contextualised to focus on the needs and specific requirements of students in the Nursing industry.
Unit of competency Standards, performance criteria and assessment criteria. Training.gov.au Website link: training.gov.au - HLTINF001 - Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures Contact details E:
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Aayush Shrestha
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Academic Support
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LLN Support
Michael Dalton
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Delivery / Learning hours Theoretical hours-lectures
Theoretical Self-directed Laboratory Professional Recommended hours-tutorials Structured online & simulation experience hours of learning off campus learning
5 Learning Resources
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5
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10
5
Total
35
Facilitator developed PowerPoint presentations Online learning resources; Video, publications, professional body website information, factsheets, guidelines Prescribed Textbooks: Kautoukidis, G, Stainton, K (2021) Tabbner's Nursing Care (8th ed.) Elsevier, Chatswood. LG_HLTINF001_Comply with Infect Prev Control P&P_1 infection_prevention_and_control_workbook
Unit Assessment Assessment for this unit of study is both formative and summative. Formative means that a student will receive feedback in a timely manner and apply this feedback in order to improve their learning throughout theduration of the study period. Summative means that the assessment item contributes to the overall assessment of required knowledge or / and skills or / and application of these in practice in order to demonstrate competency. For this unit of study, please note the specific requirements for each assessment item and the required level ofachievement expected in order to show satisfactory progress towards competency. Vocational Education & Training (VET) students are required to pass all AT1, AT2 and AT3 of summative assessment. All assessments are underpinned by AHIC’s philosophy which embraces safe training and clinical work practices. The Assessment Schedule (due dates) is to be followed and students are to adhere to these dates unless theyhave legitimate grounds for extension or. Students who fail an assessment task will be offered two reassessment opportunities and must complete this reassessment within the time frame given for that reassessment item. Assessment Task (Summative)
Learning outcome
Assessment task 1 Underpinning Knowledge question
Assessment Task 2 Research project work
Due date
TBC Follow hand hygiene practices Implement hand care procedures and cover cuts and abrasions Follow organisation procedures for choice and use of PPE. Follow procedures for respiratory hygiene and cough etiquette Follow procedures for handling, transporting and processing of linen. Follow procedures for disposal of contaminated waste Follow procedures for handling and cleaning client equipment. Identify and respond to situations where additional precautions may be required. Identify infection hazards Follow protocols for care after exposure to blood or other body. Place appropriate signs when and where appropriate Remove spills in accordance with the policies and procedures Minimise contamination of materials, equipment and instruments. Identify, separate and maintain clean and contaminated zones Confine contaminated instruments and equipment established guidelines for the prevention and control of infection TBC Implement hand care procedures and cover cuts and abrasions Follow organisation procedures for choice and use of PPE Identify infection hazards associated with own role and work environment Identify own areas of responsibility in relation to infection prevention and control Assess risk by determining the likelihood and severity of harm established guidelines for the prevention and control of infection.
Conditions Students are required to complete assessment 1 on their own time using Learner guide and recommended readings.
Trainer will have allocated students into smaller group. Each group to undertake research activity and complete the project on their own time. Research presentation to be conducted on class live.
Assessment 3 Clinical performance skills
Formative assessments
TBC Follow hand hygiene practices Implement hand care procedures and cover cuts and abrasions Follow organisation procedures for choice and use of PPE. Follow procedures for respiratory hygiene and cough etiquette Follow procedures for handling, transporting and processing of linen. Follow procedures for disposal of contaminated waste Follow procedures for handling and cleaning client equipment. Identify and respond to situations where additional precautions may be required. Identify infection hazards Identify own areas of responsibility in relation to infection prevention and control Assess risk by determining the likelihood and severity of harm. Document and report activities and tasks. Follow protocols for care after exposure to blood or other body. Place appropriate signs when and where appropriate Remove spills in accordance with the policies and procedures Minimise contamination of materials, equipment and instruments. Identify, separate and maintain clean and contaminated zones Confine records, materials and medicaments to a welldesignated clean zone Confine contaminated instruments and equipment Follow standard and additional precautions for infection prevention and control Identify infection hazards and assess risks
TBC
Assessment will be conducted in workplace.
Reflective questions Short answer questions Quizzes
Follow procedures for managing risks associated with specific hazards
AHIC uses the following underpinning criteria for all assessments: Attendance
Students must have 100% attendance for all clinical placement in the workplace and 100% attendance for all assessments completed in the simulation learning environment.
Participation
Students must demonstrate a high level of participation in all class room activities and simulation practice and assessment activities
Professionalism
Students are required to wear the mandated AHIC uniform when attending clinical placement in the workplace, and suitable covered shoes for simulated learning environments. Students should prepare for classes and act in a culturally respectful and professional manner on campus. Students are expected to adhere to the AHIC Student Code of Conducted detailed in Student Handbook
Adherence to Code of Conduct