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.
Relevant learning outcomes
| # | Outcome |
|---|---|
| # 1 | Outcome Perform safe urethral catheterisation. |
| # 2 | Outcome Perform safe insertion of rectal catheters. |
| # 3 | Outcome Perform flowmetry, residual urine assessment by ultrasound, and filling and voiding cystometry in patients presenting with a range of conditions, for example urinary retention, urgency and stress incontinence. |