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Tikanga Pokenga| Infection prevention and control
Indicator 14: Infection control and healthcare waste
Standard
Guidance
Criteria
Standard
Evidence
14.1
The practice ensures the practice has and follows active infection control procedures aligned to NZS 4815:2006 and/or NZS 8134.3:2008.
Documented policies and procedures aligned with infection control standards.
Describe how these policies, and procedures are followed.
Completed staff training records.
14.2
The practice ensures it has and follows active health care waste management procedures aligned to local bylaws and NZS 4304:2002.
Documented policies and procedures aligned with standards and local bylaws for management of health care waste
Describe how these policies, and procedures are followed.
Completed staff training records.
14.3
In all areas where sharps are used, the practice has puncture-resistant sharps containers that are out of reach of children and display a biohazard symbol in accordance with NZS 4304:2002.
Describe the use and disposal of puncture-resistant containers.
14.4
Sterilisers /autoclaves
The practice monitors the effectiveness of each sterilisation cycle.
The practice ensures current calibration and validation of the steriliser(s).
Documented evidence of sterilisation calibration and effectiveness monitoring.
Completed staff training records.
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