Course Title: Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 2018

Course Code: OHTH5942C

Course Title: Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures

School: 174T School of VE Engineering, Health & Science

Campus: Bundoora Campus

Program: C5365 - Diploma of Nursing

Course Contact: Jaye Keating

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 99254845

Course Contact Email: jaye.keating@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

There are no pre-requisites for this unit of competency

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.

 

This course includes a Work Integrated Learning experience in which your knowledge and skills will be applied and assessed in a real or simulated workplace context and where feedback from industry and/or community is integral to your experience.


This course includes clinical placement


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

HLTINF001 Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures

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

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

Learning Outcomes


The critical learning for this course takes place in clinical placement within the health sector and within simulations in RMIT laboratories.

You will be instructed in skills through demonstration, modelling and role-play. Skills development is supported by lectures on theory and underpinning knowledge, classroom discussions, group work, research and reflective practice.

 

 

On completion of this course you should be able to:

  1. Follow standard and additional precautions for infection prevention and control

    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

  2. Identify infection hazards and assess risks

    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

  3. Follow procedures for managing risks associated with specific hazards

    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


Details of Learning Activities

This unit is designed to be delivered in a Blended Learning mode.  Blended Learning involves learning through various modes, for example, online learning and learning in a classroom.

The Blended Learning approach for this unit includes:

  • Online learning - provide you with formative feedback and facilitate your learning as you progress through your course
  • Classroom teaching and tutorials - introducing you to key concepts within the course
  • Labs - provide practice and simulation
  • Clinical experience - provides you with practical experience in a nursing health care environment
  • Self directed learning -  such as reading to expand your knowledge and understanding of information delivered

All learning activities you will undertake within the course are designed to provide you with the practical skills, knowledge and attitudes required to perform to the standard expected in the health industry.


Teaching Schedule

 WEEK  TOPIC  ASSESSMENT
 Week 1  Infection prevention and control in the health care system  
 Week 3  PPE, Precautions, Hand Hygiene and cleaning.

 Online learning packages to be completed by: 

CITY Campus 5th August 2018

BUNDOORA Campus 7th August 2018
 Week 6  

Lab Assessments

 

 Practical Assessment - you will be emailed a time slot. 
Week 6    Multiple Choice online Quiz with Research Component.  Due date 7th August 2018

 Clinical Placement

TBA

 

    


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other Resources

Tabbner's Nursing Care: Theory and Practice 7e                 Koutoukidis/Stainton/Hughson


Overview of Assessment

 

Assessment Tasks

 

Assessment Task 1:  Part A - Online learning packages

                               Part B- Practical Assessment

 

Assessment Task 2:  Case Studies

This assessment task supports knowledge assessment


Assessment Task 3:  Clinical Placement

This assessment task supports Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs) 1, 2 & 3


You will be provided with an assessment overview for the course and a descriptor for each assessment task.

Feedback is provided on each assessment.


Assessment Tasks

Assessment Tasks

 

Assessment Task 1:  Part A - Online learning packages

                                    Part B- Practical Assessment

 

Assessment Task 2:  Multiple Choice Online Quiz with Research Component (Case study).

This assessment task supports knowledge assessment


Assessment Task 3:  Clinical Placement

This assessment task supports Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs) 1, 2 & 3


You will be provided with an assessment overview for the course and a descriptor for each assessment task.

Feedback is provided on each assessment.


Assessment Matrix

HLTINF001 – Apply with infection Prevention and control policy and procedures 

 

 

ASSESSMENT MATRIX

 

 

Element/Performance Criteria Covered

Assessment 1

Assessment 2

Assessment 3

1.1

X

 

X

1.2

 

 

X

1.3

X

 

X

1.4

 

 

X

1.5

 

 

X

1.6

 

 

X

1.7

 

 

X

1.8

X

 

X

1.9

  

X

X

2.1

 

 

X

2.2

  

 

X

2.3

 

 

X

2.4

 

 

X

2.5

 

 

X

3.1

 

X

 

3.2

  

 

X 

3.3

 

X

X

3.4

 

X

 

3.5

 

X

X

3.6

 

X

X

3.7

 

X

X

Other Information

Clinical Placement   Please note an opportunity to repeat clinical placement is not guaranteed and will be at the discretion of the Clinical Coordinator/Program Manager.  

 

Important information regarding Assessment Tasks:

You are permitted to have a maximum of 2 resubmissions for this course. However each individual assessment may only be resubmitted once. 

Resubmissions are not automatic and will only be approved at the discretion of the Program Coordinator, after consultation with the teacher.

All resubmissions must be completed and submitted no more than 7 days after your work has been assessed.  

Recognition of Prior Learning and Credit Transfer

If you think you have some or all of the knowledge and competencies described, please discuss the Recognition of Prior Learning and Credit Transfer options with may be available to you with your Course Coordinator:

For more information go to:

https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/search?q=prior+learning

 

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Special consideration

Use the special consideration process if your circumstances are such that you cannot fulfil assessment requirements. For example, if you are unable to complete any piece of assessment by a due date, you will need to apply for an extension.

Special Consideration Policy

 

Equitable Learning Services

 

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