Competency information

Details

Control infection risks in accordance with departmental protocols.

Considerations

  • Protocol for hand washing and awareness of how effective hand washing contributes to control of infection.
  • Protocols and requirements for hygiene and infection control related to the relevant range of investigations, including preparation, conduct and completion of investigation.

Relevant learning outcomes

# Outcome
# 1 Outcome Interpret routine requests for common H&I investigations in the correct clinical context and process the specimens that accompany those requests.
# 3 Outcome Perform a range of laboratory techniques used in the workplace in H&I.