Australian-Professional-Standards-Practices

4. Complies with workplace security
systems and policies
exposure to radiation.
• Treats equipment in an appropriate
manner
• Understands the key security systems for
the workplace.
• Understands the methods for ensuring
patient records and information are secure.
Standard 5.4 Plan resources for service delivery
This standard relates to the ability of radiographers and radiation therapists to prioritise
workload and work flow to make the best use of available resources. It encompasses the
requirement to plan for predicted workload and ensure resources will be sufficient to
meet workload demands.
Element 1: Confirms resources are sufficient for the workload
Indicators
Cues
1. Understands the need to provide
adequate staffing levels
• Is aware of the link between excessive
workload and fatigue, stress, and error.
• Considers workload and staffing levels in
order to maintain standards of patient
care.
• Takes regular breaks to avoid fatigue and
2. Ensures accessory equipment and
stock is adequate for the workload
resultant errors.
• Ensures adequate accessory equipment
and stock are available for workload.
Element 2: Manages resources appropriately
Indicators
Cues
1. Makes best use of available
resources
• Effectively manages resources according to
the workload.
• Formulates plans including timeframes for
completion of allocated tasks.
• Uses disposables efficiently and minimises
2. Ensure waste products are
disposed of safely
waste.
• Follows protocols for the disposal of sharps
and biohazardous waste.
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