1. Safe Handling and Management of Surgical Loan Kits Training Program for CSSD

2. The Training Program Developed by the CSSD Education Group of the National Working Party Based on the National Guide – Design and Handling of Surgical Instrument Transport Cases – May 2011 Generic package – able to be adapted for each individual facility Individual needs should be taken into account 2

3. The Training Program Session Title: Safe Handling and Management of Surgical Loan Kits Learning Outcomes: At completion of this training program the participants should be able to: Identify and control hazards in the loan set area Follow the safe operating procedures for receipt and dispatch of surgical instrument transport cases Use the equipment safely – transport case, lifters, trolleys 3

4. Definition: Surgical Loan Kit is a combination of fully laden surgical instrument transport cases and prostheses tubs for loan to hospitals for a surgical operation. The National Guide provides practical guidance Appropriate lifting equipment must be used when handling transport cases and surgical instrument trays Trays 5kg - 7kg – use appropriate controls, including decanting 4

5. Before’ – using old road case 5

6. DVD https://www.dropbox.com/s/uc3wyxextk6tub d/Cut%20July%205-2.mov https://www.dropbox.com/s/uc3wyxextk6tub d/Cut%20July%205-2.mov

7. Pre-start checklist – Loan Set Area Check for hazards – access and egress, how/where it arrives and leaves, housekeeping Report hazards and equipment issues, use of repair tags, maintenance issues Equipment checks – mobile and/or fixed lifters Ensure wheeled platforms are in situ with transport cases – bottom of stack 7

8. Safe Operating Procedures Based on Processes for Hospitals – National Guide RECEIPT –‘Unpacking Surgical Loan Set Transport Cases’ DESPATCH –‘Packing Surgical Loan Set Transport Cases’ 8

9. Model transport case Generic 2 sizes End opening Slip sheets Wheeled platform (dolly) Stackable feature aimed at maximum height of two cases; able to place 1 x tub on top (locked into place) Height to maximum of 1350 mm and weight of 80 kg 9

10. Practical Demonstration Using the Safe Operating Procedures –Unpacking of Surgical Loan Set Transport Cases –Packing of Surgical Loan Set Transport Cases Using appropriate equipment – lifters and trolleys Supervision – buddy system 10

11. Assessment Completion of Tasks as per the Safe Operating Procedures - Practical Completion of Competency-based assessment form/checklist Quiz, questionnaire or other assessment methods Consideration of individual needs 11

12. Evaluation Use of discomfort surveys as part of evaluation Pre & Post Evaluation forms to identify areas of improvement for training, processes Feedback Supervision -buddy system -ongoing supervision by Manager and/or Manual Handling Coordinator 12

13. Resources National Guide – Design and Handling of Surgical Instrument Transport Cases – May 2011 Safe Work Australia – www.safeworkaustralia.gov.auwww.safeworkaustralia.gov.au State and Territory Regulators State and Territory Departments of Health www.sraca.org.au www.hwsa.org.au www.workcover.nsw.gov.au 13