AssessmentCleaning an operating theatre

Unit standard 27670 Version 1Level 3 Credits 5

Learner information

Your name:      

Your workplace:      

Your date of birth:      

Your national student number (if known):      

Declaration

I was told about and understand the assessment requirements. Any evidence I have provided as my own, I produced myself. I understand that this assessment may be used for moderation and quality control purposes. I understand that when I achieve this unit standard my result will be registered with the

New Zealand Qualifications Authority.

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Assessment result (assessor use only)

Assessment result Achieved More evidence required Date:      

Reassessment result Achieved More evidence required Date:      

Feedback to the learner:

     

The requirements have been met to demonstrate competency in this unit standard.

Assessor name:      

Assessor number:       Date:      

To demonstrate competency, you must be able to: Outcomes Tasks

prepare to clean an operating theatre 1 1

clean an operating theatre 2 2

complete job related tasks 3 3

Instructions This is a practical assessment and you will be observed doing the listed tasks by your verifier and/or

assessor. If you need help with this assessment, please contact your assessor. Once you have completed your assessment, you must read and confirm the declaration on the cover.

Definitions The trainee is you, the person being assessed. You may also be referred to as the learner, student,

candidate or employee in some instances. The assessor is the person who will assess you. The verifier is a workplace supervisor, team leader, manager or assessor who understands the

assessment, works closely with you and can confirm that you have completed a task competently. Industry best practice refers to any enterprise or establishment or facility requirements, practices, policy

procedures, methods and protocols which are in accordance with applicable legislation, regulations and New Zealand Standards.

Sharps refer to potential health hazards to cleaners such as needles (contaminated or otherwise), surgical equipment, ampoules, and any potentially skin penetrating objects.

Hazardous waste/Biomedical waste/Clinical waste are terms used in the health care industry and includes human products, stained bandages, swabs, incontinence pads, disposable underpants, dirty or disposable cleaning cloths and paper towels, waste products, and contaminated waste.

Standard precautions is a term acknowledged and used in the health care industry to cover infection control procedures common across all health care areas. In addition to these, there are requirements relating to particular areas, which are under the control of the facilities' infection control personnel. Standard precautions are precautions to be taken by all personnel and applied to all patients/residents/areas regardless of their presumed infection status. Standard precautions combine the major features of universal precautions and body substance isolation.

Infection control addresses factors related to the spread of infections within the health-care setting (whether patient-to-patient, from patients to staff and from staff to patients, or among-staff), including prevention (via hand hygiene/hand washing, cleaning/disinfection/sterilization, vaccination, surveillance), monitoring/investigation of demonstrated or suspected spread of infection within a particular health-care setting (surveillance and outbreak investigation), and management (interruption of outbreaks). It is on this basis that the common title being adopted within health care is "Infection Prevention & Control".

Mop refers to either a string/cotton type or a sponge type or a microfibre type or a flat mop. Flat mop is a type of microfibre mop and may be used in a wet/damp or dry condition.

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Important notes Unit 7442, Follow safe work practices in the cleaning industry, or demonstrate equivalent knowledge and

skills is a pre-requisite for this unit standard. It is recommended the following also be achieved prior to starting this assessment: Unit 7183, Clean health

care facilities; Unit 7184, Follow standard precautions set by infection control personnel; or demonstrate equivalent knowledge and skills.

Competence demonstrated in assessment against this unit standard must comply with the requirements of:- Employment Relations Act 2000.- Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Act 1996.- Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992.- Privacy Act 1993.- Smoke Free Environments Act 1990.- Code of Health and Disability Services Consumers’ Rights Regulations 1996, Health and Disability

Commission.- Guidelines for the Prevention of Falls, Occupational Safety and Health 2000.- Guidelines for Preventing the Transmission of Mycobacterium Tuberculosis in Health Care Facilities,

1994, Centres for Disease Control and Prevention.- NZS 8134.1.4:2008 Health and Disability Services (Core) Standards – Safe and appropriate

environment.- NZS 8134.3.1:2008 Health and Disability Services (Infection Prevention and Control) Standards –

Infection control management.- NZS 8134.3.2:2008 Health and Disability Services (Infection Prevention and Control) Standards –

Implementing the infection control programme.- NZS 8134.3.3:2008 Health and Disability Services (Infection Prevention and Control) Standards –

Policies and procedures.- NZS 8134.3.4:2008 Health and Disability Services (Infection Prevention and Control) Standards –

Education.- NZS 8134.3.5:2008 Health and Disability Services (Infection Prevention and Control) Standards –

Surveillance. Equipment and cleaning agents must be used in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations. A vacuum cleaner used in a health care setting (eg a hospital or aged care centre) must be fitted with a

genuine HEPA (High Efficiency Particulate Air) filter.

ResourcesThis is an open book assessment. The following learning resources may be useful when completing this assessment: the Careerforce learning resource for this unit standard. learning materials, books, the internet and your workplace’s policies and procedures.

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Task 1: Preparing to clean an operating theatre

Verification formTo be completed by your verifier and/or assessor

Trainee name:      

Trainee organisation:      

Comment on each of the stated criteria and give examples of the trainee’s performance (where this applies).Sign and date this verification once you are satisfied the trainee has achieved the stated criteria.

I observed the trainee follow organisational infection control policies and procedures and standard precautions at all times.

Verifier comment: Date achieved:      

     

I observed the trainee select hygienic equipment in good working order including:

bucket. plug hole brush.

mop/flat mop. colour coded cloths or alternative system.

Verifier comment: Date achieved:      

     

I observed the trainee display one of the following:

warming signs. barriers.

cordons.

Verifier comment: Date achieved:      

     

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I observed the trainee wear appropriate PPE at all times including:

gloves. face mask/N95 mask.

gown/uniform/apron. safety glasses/goggles.

shoe covers.

Verifier comment: Date achieved:      

     

I observed the trainee select approved cleaning and disinfecting products in accordance with best practice including:

disinfectant. detergent.

Verifier comment: Date achieved:      

     

I observed the trainee prepare the cleaning solution in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations.

Verifier comment: Date achieved:      

     

I confirm that this document is valid and authentic. Date:      

Verifier name:       Position:      

Assessor comments (for assessor use only):

     

Task 1 result: Achieved More evidence required

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Task 2: Cleaning an operating theatre

Verification formTo be completed by your verifier and/or assessor

Trainee name:      

Trainee organisation:      

Comment on each of the stated criteria and give examples of the trainee’s performance (where this applies).Sign and date this verification once you are satisfied the trainee has achieved the stated criteria.

I observed the trainee check the operating theatre floor for human products and, if required, remove them or have them removed in accordance with industry best practice.

Verifier comment: Date achieved:      

     

I observed the trainee bag and seal hazardous waste and sharps in accordance with industry best practice including:

biohazard bags.

sharps containers.

the trainee used handling practices which minimised their risk of infection.

Verifier comment: Date achieved:      

     

I observed the trainee bag and seal contaminated linen in laundry bags in accordance with industry best practice.

Verifier comment: Date achieved:      

     

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I observed the trainee handle hazardous waste and sharps so as to minimise the risk of infection for themselves.

Verifier comment: Date achieved:      

     

I observed the trainee complete the following tasks in the course of cleaning an operating theatre in accordance with industry best practice:

rinse sinks and basins.

wash/rinse non-technical equipment with an approved cleaning agent and disinfectant.

wash/rinse all surfaces with an approved cleaning agent and disinfectant.

set up the operating theatre.

wash hands between all cleaning operations.

change and bag PPE as required.

observe all infection control precautions.

Verifier comment: Date achieved:      

     

I confirm that this document is valid and authentic. Date:      

Verifier name:       Position:      

Assessor comments (for assessor use only):

     

Task 2 result: Achieved More evidence required

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Task 3: Complete job related tasks

Verification formTo be completed by your verifier and/or assessor

Trainee name:      

Trainee organisation:      

Comment on each of the stated criteria and give examples of the trainee’s performance (where this applies).Sign and date this verification once you are satisfied the trainee has achieved the stated criteria.

I observed the trainee put the following in the respective holders:

clean laundry bags. biohazard bags. sharps containers.

Verifier comment: Date achieved:      

     

I observed the trainee complete the following tasks in accordance with industry best practice:

clean and store cleaning equipment.

complete all tasks without damage to themselves, equipment, fixtures or fittings.

send laundry equipment for laundering if required.

dispose of soiled cleaning solutions down the drain (not a storm water drain).

appropriately bag contaminated gown/uniform/apron.

Verifier comment: Date achieved:      

     

I confirm that this document is valid and authentic. Date:      

Verifier name:       Position:      

Assessor comments (for assessor use only):

     

Task 3 result: Achieved More evidence required

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Appeals If you wish to appeal against the assessment result or process, talk to your assessor. If you are still not satisfied, you can appeal to Careerforce by completing the assessment result appeal form that can be found online at www.careerforce.org.nz/contact/forms

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