This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required for workers to comply with infection control policies and procedures. All procedures must be carried out in accordance with current infection control guidelines, Australian and New Zealand Standards for maintaining infection control and the policies and procedures of the organisation
This unit acknowledges the importance of complying with an effective infection control strategy that ensures the safety of the client (or end-user of health-related products/services), maintains personal protection and prevents the transmission of infections from person to person
All tasks must be carried out in accordance with State or Territory legislative requirements that affect work practices of the organisation and/or worker
This unit is applicable to workers who are responsible for following workplace procedures to maintain infection control
Application of this unit should be contextualised to reflect any specific workplace infection risks, hazards and associated infection control practices
| Mapping | Notes | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Supersedes HLTIN301B - Comply with infection control policies and procedures | 24/Mar/2011 | |
| Is superseded by HLTINF001 - Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures | This version was released in HLT Health Training Package release 2.0 and meets the requirements of the 2012 Standards for Training Packages. Significant changes to the elements and performance criteria. New evidence requirements for assessment, including volume and frequency requirements. Significant change to knowledge evidence. | 05/Aug/2015 |
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