Competency information

Details

Control infection risks in accordance with departmental protocols.

Considerations

  • Protocols and requirements for hygiene and infection control related to the relevant range of investigations, including preparation, conduct and completion of investigation.
  • Protocol for hand washing and how effective hand washing contributes to control of infection including clinical governance arrangements (Clinical Negligence Scheme for Trusts, etc).

Relevant learning outcomes

# Outcome
# 1 Outcome Set up equipment ready for use in a flowmetry clinic and cystometry clinic.
# 2 Outcome Perform routine maintenance and calibration procedures on equipment used in flowmetry, residual urine assessment by ultrasound and cystometry.
# 3 Outcome Gain informed consent, under supervision, from a minimum of five male and five female patients for flowmetry, residual urine assessment by ultrasound, and filling and voiding cystometry.