Course Title: Comply with infection control policies and procedures

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2015

Course Code: HWSS5655C

Course Title: Comply with infection control policies and procedures

School: 155T Vocational Health and Sciences

Campus: City Campus

Program: C3299 - Certificate III in Dental Assisting

Course Contact: Ms. Suzanne Dellas Fatone

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9341 1406

Course Contact Email: sue.fatone@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff


Dental Health Program Manager: Mr Mark Doherty
Office hours: Monday to Friday 8:30 to 4:30 pm
Telephone +61 3 3941 1407
Email: mark.doherty@rmit.edu.au
 

Ms. Sandra Torbica 
Office hours: Monday to Thursday 8:30 to 4:30 pm
Telephone +61 3 3941 1408
Email: sandra.torbica@rmit.edu.au

 

Ms. Sue Fatone
Office hours: Monday to Friday 8:30 to 4:30 pm
Telephone +61 3 3941 1406
Email: sue.fatone@rmit.edu.au
 

Nominal Hours: 20

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

Not applicable

Course Description

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


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

HLTIN301C Comply with infection control policies and procedures

Element:

1. Follow infection control guidelines

Performance Criteria:

1.1 Demonstrate the application of standard precautions to prevent the spread of infection in accordance with organisation requirements
1.2 Demonstrate the application of additional precautions when standard precautions alone may not be sufficient to prevent transmission of infection
1.3 Minimise contamination of materials, equipment and instruments by aerosols and splatter

Element:

2. Identify and respond to infection risks

Performance Criteria:

2.1 Identify infection risks and implement an appropriate response within own role and responsibility
2.2 Document and report activities and tasks that put clients and/or other workers at risk
2.3 Respond appropriately to situations that pose an infection risk in accordance with the policies and procedures of the organisation
2.4 Follow procedures for risk control and risk containment for specific risks
2.5 Follow protocols for care following exposure to blood or other body fluids as required
2.6 Place appropriate signs when and where appropriate
2.7 Remove spills in accordance with the policies and procedures of the organisation

Element:

3. Maintain personal hygiene

Performance Criteria:

3.1 Maintain hand hygiene by washing hands before and after client contact and/or after any activity likely to cause contamination
3.2 Follow handwashing procedures
3.3 Implement hand care procedures
3.4 Cover cuts and abrasions with water-proof dressings and change as necessary

Element:

4. Use personal protective equipment

Performance Criteria:

4.1 Wear personal protective clothing and equipment that complies with Australian/New Zealand Standards, and is appropriate for the intended use
4.2 Change protective clothing and gowns/aprons daily, more frequently if soiled and where appropriate, after each client contact

Element:

5. Limit contamination

Performance Criteria:

5.1 Demarcate and maintain clean and contaminated zones in all aspects of health care work
5.2 Confine records, materials and medicaments to a well-designated clean zone
5.3 Confine contaminated instruments and equipment to a well-designated contaminated zone

Element:

6. Handle, package, label, store, transport and dispose of clinical and other waste

Performance Criteria:

6.1 Wear appropriate personal protective clothing and equipment in accordance with occupational health and safety policies and procedures when handling waste
6.2 Separate waste at the point where it has been generated and dispose of into waste containers that are colour coded and identified
6.3 Store clinical or related waste in an area that is accessible only to authorised persons
6.4 Handle, package, label, store, transport and dispose of waste appropriately to minimise potential for contact with the waste and to reduce the risk to the environment from accidental release
6.5 Dispose of waste safely in accordance with policies and procedures of the organisation and legislative requirements

Element:

7. Clean environmental surfaces

Performance Criteria:

7.1 Wear personal protective clothing and equipment during cleaning procedures
7.2 Remove all dust, dirt and physical debris from work surfaces
7.3 Clean all work surfaces with a neutral detergent and warm water solution before and after each session or when visibly soiled
7.4 Decontaminate equipment requiring special processing in accordance with quality management systems to ensure full compliance with cleaning, disinfection and sterilisation protocols
7.5 Dry all work surfaces before and after use
7.6 Replace surface covers where applicable
7.7 Maintain and store cleaning equipment

Learning Outcomes


1.1 Demonstrate the application of standard precautions to prevent the spread of infection in accordance with organisation requirements
1.2 Demonstrate the application of additional precautions when standard precautions alone may not be sufficient to prevent transmission of infection
1.3 Minimise contamination of materials, equipment and instruments by aerosols and splatter

2.1 Identify infection risks and implement an appropriate response within own role and responsibility
2.2 Document and report activities and tasks that put clients and/or other workers at risk
2.3 Respond appropriately to situations that pose an infection risk in accordance with the policies and procedures of the organisation
2.4 Follow procedures for risk control and risk containment for specific risks
2.5 Follow protocols for care following exposure to blood or other body fluids as required
2.6 Place appropriate signs when and where appropriate
2.7 Remove spills in accordance with the policies and procedures of the organisation

3.1 Maintain hand hygiene by washing hands before and after client contact and/or after any activity likely to cause contamination
3.2 Follow handwashing procedures
3.3 Implement hand care procedures
3.4 Cover cuts and abrasions with water-proof dressings and change as necessary

4.1 Wear personal protective clothing and equipment that complies with Australian/New Zealand Standards, and is appropriate for the intended use
4.2 Change protective clothing and gowns/aprons daily, more frequently if soiled and where appropriate, after each client contact

5.1 Demarcate and maintain clean and contaminated zones in all aspects of health care work
5.2 Confine records, materials and medicaments to a well-designated clean zone
5.3 Confine contaminated instruments and equipment to a well-designated contaminated zone

6.1 Wear appropriate personal protective clothing and equipment in accordance with occupational health and safety policies and procedures when handling waste
6.2 Separate waste at the point where it has been generated and dispose of into waste containers that are colour coded and identified
6.3 Store clinical or related waste in an area that is accessible only to authorised persons
6.4 Handle, package, label, store, transport and dispose of waste appropriately to minimise potential for contact with the waste and to reduce the risk to the environment from accidental release
6.5 Dispose of waste safely in accordance with policies and procedures of the organisation and legislative requirements

7.1 Wear personal protective clothing and equipment during cleaning procedures
7.2 Remove all dust, dirt and physical debris from work surfaces
7.3 Clean all work surfaces with a neutral detergent and warm water solution before and after each session or when visibly soiled
7.4 Decontaminate equipment requiring special processing in accordance with quality management systems to ensure full compliance with cleaning, disinfection and sterilisation protocols
7.5 Dry all work surfaces before and after use
7.6 Replace surface covers where applicable
7.7 Maintain and store cleaning equipment


Details of Learning Activities

A combination of learning activities will support student’s learning in this unit, such as;

  • Facilitator led classroom based lecture and or workshop using PowerPoint Presentations
  • Demonstration and classroom discussion
  • Facilitator led practical clinical demonstration
  • Group discussions
  • Participation in group activities based on simulated workplace exercises
  • Practical clinical practice, peer evaluation/feedback session
  • Online learning resources accessed via myRMIT Studies (BlackBoard)
  • including online tests or quizzes
  • Practical clinical practice, peer evaluation/feedback session
  • Written classroom tasks
  • Self managed research to support completion of Infection Control Project
  • Work based learning and experience in infection control and application in dental practice


Teaching Schedule


This class is scheduled for delivery for both Trainee Groups and Non Trainee Groups in classrooms
on level 3 of Building 154 (within the Royal Dental Hospital of Melbourne). Notification will be provided
via student email if the date or location change. The classes will be delivered over the first two Phases
of the program.

Below is a guide to the underpinning knowledge and skills that the learner will need to demonstrate.
This schedule is a guide only to provide adequate time for the learner.

Phase 1, Day 2 (2pm-5pm)

  •    Microbiology lecture                (three hours, facilitator led class work shop/revision quiz)

Phase 1, Day 3 (2pm-5pm)

  •     Infection control workshop/practical session    (three hours, Practical demonstration, Student practical participation/ 2pm – 5pm )

Phase 2, Day 2 (2pm-5pm)

  • Simulated clinical assessment
  • Completion of the Poster
  • Completion of the Project
  • Written assessment

Total hours - 9 hours
The student is expected to undertake 11 hours of self managed research, completion of HTLTIN301C Project
and on the job workplace training in this unit of competence.

Nominal Hours - 20 hours


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts

Bird. D. & Robinson D (2014) Torres & Ehrlich Modern Dental Assisting, 11th Ed. W.B.

Scheller, Carmen (2011) Basic Guide to Dental Instruments 2nd Ed. Blackwell UK

Zwemer, T.J. (2013) Mosby’s Dental Dictionary, 3rd Ed. Mosby Inc., Sydney

Australian Dental Association Inc (2012) ADA Guidelines for Infection Control, 2nd Ed.
http://www.ada.org.au/dentalProfessionals/publications/guideinfectcont.aspx


References


Other Resources

 Students will be expected to utilise a range of recent and appropriate library, electronic, text and other resources.
Students will be provided with resources and tools for learning in this course through myRMIT Studies (BlackBoard).

  • RMIT Studies (Blackboard) for RMIT Online resources.
  • RMIT Library for textbooks and other resources.
     
  • RMIT Library (Dental Guides): http://rmit.libguides.com/dental  
     
  • Workplace Procedure Manuals and Workplace checklists.


RMIT provides all students with an extension range of online and campus based study support services ranging from:


Overview of Assessment

Assessment will include demonstration of underpinning skills and knowledge, assessment activities may include quizzes, project work, poster work, practical demonstration and written work.


Assessment Tasks


 To achieve a grade of CA (Competency achieved) for the unit HLTIN301C Comply with infection control policies and procedures
you are required to obtain a pass result  for all the following theoretical and practical assessments that are used to
measure elements, performance criteria, essential knowledge and essential skills as outlined in the health training package.
 
Simulated clinical assessment (simulated clinical observation) Phase 2 Day 2.  The HLTIN301C Comply with infection control
policies and procedures Assessment Overview document is issued in Phase 1 Day 2 and is a checklist of the items that will be
observed in the simulated clinical observation.

This checklist is based on the following topics: 

  • PPE
  • Hand Hygiene
  • Barriers
  • Managment of dental water lines
  • Waste management

Written test Phase 2 Day 2
The written test is a combination of multiple choice questions and true/false questions (total 45 questions). A final mark of 70% is required for a pass in
HLTIN301C Comply with infection control policies and procedures.

HLTIN301C Comply with Infection Control Policies and Procedures Project
 The Infection Control Project is issued on Phase 1 day 2, students research and compete the InfectionControl Project  which is the
development infection control resources for a dental practice.  This project is submitted on Phase 2 Day 2.

HLTIN301C The Poster
The poster is issued on Phase 2 day. During the waiting time for practical assessments, students are allocated the classroom
or computer lab for completion of their Individual Poster tasks. Students are issued with the A3 size paper and poster
requirements. Poster is based on hand hygiene and PPE. The completed poster and the display book project must be submitted
with an assessment cover sheet to the teacher at the end of the session.

Direct credit transfer and RPL:
Direct credit transfer is available to students who have already completed the same or similar courses.
Recognition of prior learning is available to students who have relevant prior skills or experience.
Please refer to http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=8u7jborsx9dy (unresolved)

Work submitted for assessment:
Assessments that require work to be submitted must be handed in by the due date designated
by the unit teacher. Details of the due date for each assessment item are included in the unit Assessment
overview. Students are expected to prepare all assignments and other written work in a professional manner.
More information on general academic study and writing skills can be found on the “Learning Lab”
http://emedia.rmit.edu.au/learninglab/  All work submitted for assessment must be submitted electronically
unless directed by the unit teacher.Failure to complete any of the above listed tasks/assessments will result in an NYC
(not yet competent) for unit HLTIN301C Comply with infection control policies and procedures. An NYC result will be
entered in the student record. This will result in non-completion of this unit of competence required re-enrolment
incurring fees and are turn to class work and completion of any relevant assessments at the time of the re-enrolment.

Harvard style is used for all referencing and for bibliography. Care must be taken to reference all work correctly
and to avoid plagiarism. Be sure not to plagiarise unintentionally. Students must keep a copy of all submitted
assessments including electronic copies.


Assessment Matrix

Other Information


This unit of competency is delivered against current industry standards. It is recommended that all students
are familiar with the current ADA Infection Control Guidelines Document 2012 or the most current version of this
document.Students are required to support the learning outcomes for Unit HLTIN301C with work based experience
and further self managed research to support positive outcomes in this unit.To undertake a practical clinical evaluation
(simulation ) assessment students MUST present for the assessment process as follows:

  • In appropriate clinical attire(no jeans or tracksuit pants, no bare midriff, no singlet tops)
  • Fully covered in leather(not suede) clinical footwear.
  • Hair to be contained by tying back or in appropriate hair cover.
  • No artificial fingernails to be worn.
  • No nail varnish to be worn. The wearing of henna is acceptable.
  • Short, clean fingernails.
  • No jewellery to be worn on the hands or wrists.
  • Wedding rings or jewellery that cannot be removed for cultural reasons must be taped with an appropriate waterproof tape.
  • All cuts/ skin abrasions on the hands or wrists must be covered with a waterproof dressing>

 A student that is non-compliant with any of the above requirements will not be permitted to undertake clinical evaluation
or assessment at the scheduled time.

Plagiarism
RMIT University requires that you present only YOUR work for assessment. Plagiarism is a form of cheating.
It is the presentation of the work or idea of another person without appropriate referencing, as though it is your own.
Plagiarism is NOT acceptable. Penalties can include charges of academic misconduct, cancellation of results and
exclusion from your course.Please note: It is also a disciplinary offence to allow your work to be plagiarised by another
student. When signing the coversheet (paper or electronic) to submit your assessments, you are declaring that the work
is not plagiarised.

Special consideration
Please note: Students may apply for Special Consideration as per the information via the RMIT website
http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=b1wqvnwk8aui (unresolved)  if they believe complete assessment for this unit by the
submission date has been affected by factors beyond their control. Special consideration must be lodged prior to or
within 48 hours of the scheduled assessment time or assessment submission date.The application for Special
Consideration is NOT granted automatically on application.

Special consideration online application RMIT University:http://www.rmit.edu.au/students/specialconsideration/online .

RMIT assessment policies RMIT University: http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students/assessment.

Failure to complete any of the above listed tasks/assessments will result in NYC - Not Yet Competent result for unit
HLTIN301C Compy wiht infection control polices and procesures. This will result in non-completion of the unit requiring
re-enrolment incurring fees, return to class work and completion of any relevant assessments at the time of the re-enrolment.

This may also result in non-completion of the Certificate III in Dental Assisting Program. THe unit HLTIN301C is a pre-requiste for the folwingunits of competency in theCeriiate III in DentlaAssisisting:

  • HLTIN302C Process reusable instruments and equipment
  • HLTDA303D Prepare and assist with oral health care procedures
  • HLTDA304D Assit with Dental Radigraphy
  • HLTDA306D Assist with administration in dental practice

The assessment result is final and a second opportunity for re-assessment will be NOT be provided unless the student
has applied for and been granted SpecialConsideration as per RMIT Assessment Policy http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=od0oagg9uc111 (unresolved) 

 Assessment Appeal Process
The Appeals Against Assessment policy and procedure applies to all coursework programs in all careers. The appealprocess is staged and students are required to follow each stage in order to ensure their full entitlement to appeal is availableon http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=nwjxaifdrgle (unresolved)  

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