Perioperative Theatre Technology  ·  Level 6
Prevention Of Nosocomial Infections
Chapter 3: Dispose theatre waste
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Practical 1: Segregate theatre waste for proper disposal

Perioperative Theatre Technology · Level 6
Prevention Of Nosocomial Infections
PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT
TIME: 3 HOURS
⬇ PDFCandidate Instructions (Candidate Tool)

Type: Individual

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATE:
1.  You are required to perform the following task:
i.  Segregate theatre waste into four color coded bins (Yellow 60L, Red 60L, Black 60L, Blue 60L) as per hospital infection control guidelines.
2.  You have been provided with the following resources for the practical task:
Tools & EquipmentMaterials
Utility glovesTheatre waste assortment
Face mask
Goggles
Waste segregation chart
Waste trolley
Color coded bins
⬇ PDFResources Required (Cutting List)
S/NItemQuantity
1Color coded bins (Yellow, Red, Black, Blue)4 bins per Candidate
2Utility gloves1 pair per Candidate
3Face mask1 per Candidate
4Goggles1 pair per Candidate
5Waste segregation chart1 chart per Candidate
6Waste trolley1 per Candidate
7Theatre waste assortment (contaminated sharps, infectious waste, general waste, recyclable waste)Adequate quantity per Candidate
⬇ PDFAssessor Guide
Items to be EvaluatedMarks AvailableMarks ObtainedComments
TASK 1: Preparation and PPE
Performed social hand wash before starting
(Award 1 mark or zero)
1
Doned appropriate PPE: utility gloves, face mask, goggles
(Award 5 marks for all PPE or zero)
5
Sub-Total6
TASK 2: Segregation of theatre waste
Identified and segregated sharps waste into yellow bin
(Award 3 marks or zero)
3
Segregated infectious waste into red bin
(Award 3 marks or zero)
3
Placed general non-infectious waste into black bin
(Award 3 marks or zero)
3
Placed recyclable waste into blue bin
(Award 3 marks or zero)
3
Used waste segregation chart correctly during segregation
(Award 2 marks or zero)
2
Sub-Total14
TASK 3: Waste handling and disposal preparation
Sealed bins properly after segregation
(Award 2 marks or zero)
2
Placed bins on waste trolley safely for disposal
(Award 2 marks or zero)
2
Performed social hand wash after completion
(Award 1 mark or zero)
1
Sub-Total5
PRODUCT CHECKLIST
All theatre waste correctly segregated into appropriate bins (Yellow for sharps, Red for infectious, Black for general, Blue for recyclables)
(Award 10 marks for 100% correct segregation, partial marks for minor errors)
10
Sub-Total10
GRAND TOTAL35
ASSESSMENT OUTCOME:   ☐ Competent    ☐ Not Yet Competent (competent if at least 50%)

Practical 2: Safe Collection of Theatre Waste in Operating Room

Perioperative Theatre Technology · Level 6
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 and segregate theatre waste safely into color coded bins and sharps container following infection prevention protocols.
2.  You have been provided with the following resources for the practical task:
Tools & EquipmentMaterials
Utility glovesColor coded waste bins
Face maskPlastic disposable waste bags
Safety gogglesHand sanitizer
Waste collection tongs or forcepsWaste disposal logbook
Sharps container
⬇ PDFResources Required (Cutting List)
S/NItemQuantity
1Color coded waste bins (Yellow, Red, Black)3 bins per Candidate
2Utility gloves1 pair per Candidate
3Face mask1 Pc per Candidate
4Safety goggles1 Pc per Candidate
5Waste collection tongs or forceps1 Pc per Candidate
6Plastic disposable waste bags3 bags per Candidate
7Sharps container1 Pc per Candidate
8Hand sanitizer1 bottle per Candidate
9Waste disposal logbook1 Pc per Candidate
⬇ PDFAssessor Guide
Items to be EvaluatedMarks AvailableMarks ObtainedComments
TASK 1: Safe Collection of Theatre Waste
Performed social hand wash before starting
(Award 1 mark or zero)
1
Donned appropriate PPE: utility gloves, face mask, safety goggles
(Award 5 marks for all PPE or zero)
5
Used waste collection tongs or forceps to handle waste items
(Award 2 marks or zero)
2
Correctly segregated waste into color coded bins and sharps container
(Award 5 marks for proper segregation or zero)
5
Placed waste bags properly inside bins without overfilling
(Award 2 marks or zero)
2
Sealed waste bags securely before disposal
(Award 2 marks or zero)
2
Disposed of sharps safely into designated sharps container
(Award 3 marks or zero)
3
Cleaned hands with hand sanitizer after waste collection
(Award 1 mark or zero)
1
Documented waste collection procedure in the waste disposal logbook
(Award 2 marks or zero)
2
Sub-Total23
PRODUCT CHECKLIST
Waste properly segregated in correct color coded bins and sharps container
(Award 5 marks for correct segregation and containment or zero)
5
Sub-Total5
GRAND TOTAL28
ASSESSMENT OUTCOME:   ☐ Competent    ☐ Not Yet Competent (competent if at least 50%)
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