Course Title: Implement and monitor infection prevention and control policies and procedures
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2021
Course Code: OHTH5951C
Course Title: Implement and monitor infection prevention and control policies and procedures
School: 174T School of VE Engineering, Health & Science
Campus: City Campus
Program: C4407 - Certificate IV in Dental Assisting (Radiography)
Course Contact: Ms Sue 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
Vocational Teacher:
Sandra Torbica
Nominal Hours: 60
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 course describes the skills and knowledge required to provide information about infection prevention and control procedures, integrate those procedures into work practices and monitor workplace performance and applies to individuals working in health or direct client care contexts, who have a coordination, team leading or supervisory responsibility in relation to infection prevention and control.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
HLTINF003 Implement and monitor infection prevention and control policies and procedures |
Element: |
1. Provide information about infection prevention and control policies and procedures |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Explain correct and current infection prevention and control information clearly to the work group 1.2 Regularly provide information about identified hazards and the outcomes of infection risk assessments 1.3 Provide opportunities for the work group to seek further information on workplace infection prevention and control issues and practices 1.4 Adapt communication to the needs of different workers |
Element: |
2. Integrate infection prevention and control policy and procedure into work practices |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Implement infection prevention and control policy and procedures with members of the work group 2.2 Maintain liaison with person responsible for organisation-wide infection prevention and control 2.3 Provide coaching and support as required to ensure that individuals or teams are able to implement infection prevention and control practices 2.4 Adopt work procedures to reflect appropriate infection prevention and control practice 2.5 Promptly resolve issues raised through consultation or refer to the appropriate personnel 2.6 Implement workplace procedures for dealing with infection prevention and control risks and hazardous events 2.7 Encourage colleagues to report infection risks and to improve infection prevention and control procedures |
Element: |
3. Monitor infection prevention and control procedures performance and implement improvements in practices |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Promptly investigate infectious hazardous events to identify their cause in accordance with organisation policy and procedure 3.2 Monitor work procedures to control infection risks 3.3 Regularly review and adjust work procedures to improve infection prevention and control practice 3.4 Provide feedback to colleagues on compliance issues, changes in work procedures and infection prevention and control outcomes 3.5 Identify and respond to inadequacies in work procedures and infection prevention and control measures or report to designated personnel 3.6 Maintain accurate records of infection prevention and control risks and incidents as required 3.7 Use aggregate infection prevention and control information reports to identify hazards, to monitor and improve risk control methods and to indicate training needs 3.8 Document, report and investigate potential breaches of infection prevention and control in accordance with organisation procedures |
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, you will be able to:
- Provide information about infection prevention and control policies and procedures
- Integrate infection prevention and control policy and procedure into work practices
- Monitor infection prevention and control procedures performance and implement improvements in practices
Details of Learning Activities
Online lectures
Simulated Clinical Practical Assessment
Teaching Schedule
Session 1: Infection Prevention and Control Theory Part 1
Session 2: Infection Prevention and Control Theory Part 2
Session 3: Practical Assessments
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Overview of Assessment
You must show evidence of the ability to complete tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage tasks and manage contingencies in the context of the job role.
There must be evidence that you have implemented and monitored infection prevention and control policy and procedures for at least 1 work area and at least 1 team of workers, incorporating:
- hand hygiene and hand care
- use of personal protective equipment
- surface cleaning
- waste management
- handling of potentially infectious material
- hazard identification and risk assessment and management
To be deemed competent you must demonstrate an understanding of all aspects required of the competency.
Regular attendance is necessary.
Assessment methods have been designed to measure your achievement of each competency in a flexible manner over multiple tasks and consist of knowledge assessment, case studies and project/practical based tasks.
Assessment Tasks
Students enrolled in Vocational Education and Training qualifications are assessed for Competency. To be assessed as
Competent means you have consistently demonstrated the required knowledge and skills at a standard expected in then workplace.
To be assessed as Competent in this course, you will need to complete each assessment task to a satisfactory
standard. You will receive feedback from the teacher at the conclusion of each assessment task.
You should refer to the assessment brief which is available through Canvas for full assessment criteria.
Assessment Task 1. AT1 Knowledge Assessment
Assessment Task 2. Infection Prevention and Control Project
Results that apply to courses that are delivered and assessed in accordance with competency-based assessment are:
CA: Competency Achieved
NYC: Not Yet Competent
DNS: Did not Submit for Assessment
Assessment Matrix
The assessment tasks listed in this course guide address all the elements and criteria of the requirements of this course.
Other Information
Your learning experience will involve class-based teaching, discussion, demonstration and practical exercises
It is strongly advised that you attend all timetabled sessions. This will allow you to engage in the required learning
activities, ensuring you the maximum opportunity to complete this course successfully.
Information about your studies:
You can access My Studies through the RMIT website for information about timetables, important dates, assessment
dates, results and progress, Canvas etc. https://www.rmit.edu.au/students
Assessment:
Information on assessment including Special consideration, Adjustments to assessment, (eg. applying for an extension of time). https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment
Academic Integrity and Plagiarism:
RMIT University has a strict policy on plagiarism and academic integrity. Please refer to the website for more information on this policy. https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/academic-integrity
Credit Transfer and Recognition of Prior Learning:
Credit transfer is the recognition of previously completed formal learning (an officially accredited qualification).
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is an assessment process that allows you to demonstrate competence using the
skills you have gained through experience in the workplace, voluntary work, informal or formal training or other life
experiences. https://rmit.service-now.com/navpage.do
Please speak to your teacher if you wish to discuss applying for Credit Transfer or RPL for the unit(s) of competency
addressed in this course. https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/enrolment/apply-for-credit
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