Perioperative Theatre Technology  ·  Level 5
Prevention Of Nosocomial Infections
Chapter 3: Dispose theatre waste
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Practical 1: Segregate theatre waste into infectious, non-infectious and sharps categories

Perioperative Theatre Technology · Level 5
Prevention Of Nosocomial Infections
PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT
TIME: 4 HOURS
⬇ PDFCandidate Instructions (Candidate Tool)

Type: Individual

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATE:
1.  You are required to perform the following task:
i.  Segregate 10 kg of mixed theatre waste into infectious, non-infectious, and sharps categories following standard protocols in a simulated theatre setting.
2.  You have been provided with the following resources for the practical task:
Tools & EquipmentMaterials
Protective glovesMixed theatre waste
Face maskPlain paper
Apron
Headcap
Colour-coded waste bins
Sharps container
Pen
⬇ PDFResources Required (Cutting List)
S/NItemQuantity
1Protective gloves1 Pair per Candidate
2Face mask1 Pc per Candidate
3Apron1 Pc per Candidate
4Headcap1 Pc per Candidate
5Colour-coded waste bins with liners (red, yellow, black)3 Bins per Candidate
6Sharps container (puncture-proof box)1 Pc per Candidate
7Waste segregation posters1 Pc per Candidate
8Plain paper2 Sheets per Candidate
9Pen1 Pc per Candidate
10Hand washing station with running water and liquid soap1 Station per Candidate
⬇ PDFAssessor Guide
Items to be EvaluatedMarks AvailableMarks ObtainedComments
TASK 1: Preparation and PPE
Donned protective gloves correctly
(Award 1 mark for correct donning of gloves or zero)
1
Wore face mask properly covering nose and mouth
(Award 1 mark for correct use or zero)
1
Wore apron correctly to protect clothing
(Award 1 mark for correct use or zero)
1
Wore headcap to contain hair
(Award 1 mark for correct use or zero)
1
Sub-Total4
TASK 2: Waste Segregation Process
Identified infectious waste and placed into red bin
(Award 3 marks for correct identification and segregation or zero)
3
Identified non-infectious waste and placed into black bin
(Award 3 marks for correct identification and segregation or zero)
3
Identified sharps waste and placed into sharps container
(Award 3 marks for correct identification and safe disposal or zero)
3
Ensured no cross-contamination between bins
(Award 2 marks for maintaining segregation or zero)
2
Sub-Total11
TASK 3: Post-segregation procedures
Closed and sealed sharps container properly
(Award 2 marks for proper sealing or zero)
2
Cleaned hands with soap and water after waste segregation
(Award 2 marks for correct hand hygiene or zero)
2
Documented the waste segregation process accurately on provided paper
(Award 3 marks for complete and accurate documentation or zero)
3
Sub-Total7
PRODUCT CHECKLIST
All theatre waste correctly segregated into infectious (red bin), non-infectious (black bin), and sharps (puncture-proof container)
(Award 8 marks for 100% correct segregation or proportional marks for partial correctness)
8
Sharps container sealed and labelled correctly
(Award 3 marks for proper sealing and labelling or zero)
3
Documentation reflects accurate waste categories and quantities segregated
(Award 5 marks for complete and accurate documentation or zero)
5
Sub-Total16
GRAND TOTAL38
ASSESSMENT OUTCOME:   ☐ Competent    ☐ Not Yet Competent (competent if at least 50%)

Practical 2: Handle and package infectious theatre waste safely

Perioperative Theatre Technology · Level 5
Prevention Of Nosocomial Infections
PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT
TIME: 4 HOURS
⬇ PDFCandidate Instructions (Candidate Tool)

Type: Individual

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATE:
1.  You are required to perform the following task:
i.  Collect infectious theatre waste and package it safely into color-coded bags (yellow, red, black) and place into corresponding bins, ensuring correct segregation and sealing.
2.  You have been provided with the following resources for the practical task:
Tools & EquipmentMaterials
Utility glovesColor-coded infectious waste bags (yellow, red, black)
Mackintosh apronColor-coded waste bins with liners
Headgear (headcap)Hand washing soap
Surgical maskRunning water
Protective gogglesPaper and pen
Waste collection trolleyWaste logbook
Sharps box
⬇ PDFResources Required (Cutting List)
S/NItemQuantity
1Utility gloves1 Pair per Candidate
2Mackintosh apron1 Pc per Candidate
3Headgear (headcap)1 Pc per Candidate
4Surgical mask1 Pc per Candidate
5Protective goggles1 Pc per Candidate
6Color-coded waste bins with liners (yellow, red, black)3 Bins per Candidate
7Sharps box1 Pc per Candidate
8Infectious waste bags (yellow, red, black) 60 liters3 Pcs per Candidate
9Waste collection trolley1 Pc per 5 Candidates
10Hand washing soapEnough per Candidate
11Running water hand washing station1 per Candidate
12Paper and pen for documentation1 Set per Candidate
13Waste logbook1 per Candidate
⬇ PDFAssessor Guide
Items to be EvaluatedMarks AvailableMarks ObtainedComments
TASK 1: Preparation and PPE
Performed social hand wash before starting
(Award 1 mark for correct social hand wash)
1
Donning utility gloves
(Award 1 mark for correct glove donning)
1
Donning mackintosh apron
(Award 1 mark for wearing apron properly)
1
Donning headgear (headcap)
(Award 1 mark for properly worn headgear)
1
Donning surgical mask
(Award 1 mark for correct mask wearing)
1
Donning protective goggles
(Award 1 mark for goggles worn properly)
1
Sub-Total6
TASK 2: Waste collection and segregation
Collected infectious waste carefully without contamination
(Award 2 marks for careful collection without spillage)
2
Segregated waste correctly into color-coded bags: yellow for infectious non-sharps, red for infectious sharps, black for non-infectious waste
(Award 1 mark each for correct segregation per bag)
3
Placed sharps into sharps box safely
(Award 2 marks for correct sharps disposal)
2
Sealed the waste bags properly to prevent leakage
(Award 2 marks for securely sealed bags)
2
Placed sealed bags into corresponding color-coded waste bins
(Award 2 marks for correct placement into bins)
2
Sub-Total11
TASK 3: Post-collection procedures
Cleaned hands with soap and water after waste handling
(Award 1 mark for proper hand hygiene)
1
Doffed PPE safely and disposed of or stored appropriately
(Award 2 marks for correct PPE removal and disposal)
2
Documented waste collection details accurately in waste logbook
(Award 3 marks for complete and accurate documentation)
3
Sub-Total6
PRODUCT CHECKLIST
Waste bags correctly color-coded, sealed, and placed in matching bins
(Award up to 5 marks for correct segregation, sealing, and placement)
5
Sharps safely contained in sharps box with no spillage
(Award up to 3 marks for safe sharps containment)
3
Waste logbook entries complete and legible including date, type of waste, and initials
(Award up to 5 marks for accurate and complete documentation)
5
Sub-Total13
GRAND TOTAL36
ASSESSMENT OUTCOME:   ☐ Competent    ☐ Not Yet Competent (competent if at least 50%)
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