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Implement case management practice

Implement case management practice

Unit of competency
National Code
CHCCSM010
State Code
OEK28
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
08/12/2022
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
03/07/2023
Field of Education
090501 - Social Work
Original Release Date
03/07/2023
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to develop and implement a plan for case management.Workers at this level demonstrate autonomy, well developed judgement, adaptability and responsibility, and are typically already experienced in working intensively with people requiring support.This unit applies to work in a range of health and community service sector contexts.The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State or Territory legislation, Australian standards and industry codes of practice.No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Initiate case management process.
  • 1.1. Confirm eligibility of person for case management and match their profile against service eligibility criteria.
  • 1.2. Inform the person of all rights and responsibilities and obtain person’s consent to involvement in case management.
  • 1.3. Collect information about the person, maintain confidentiality and privacy, and minimise duplication.
  • 1.4. Prioritise person-centred and strengths-based needs and pursue relevant, achievable time-framed goals.
  • 1.5. Ascertain specific cultural needs of the person to provide appropriate services and support for their development.
  • 1.6. Recognise and respect the person’s right to self-determination within legal parameters.
  • 1.7. Identify social, economic, housing, personal and family factors that may influence the persons health, wellbeing, and level of independence.
  • 1.8. Discuss with the person the case management process, the complaints and appeals processes and the service criteria for exit.
  • 1.9. Estimate the level of case management support required to implement the person’s plan and discuss with all relevant parties with the person’s consent.
2. Identify and consider possible solutions to complex issues.
  • 2.1. Identify ethical issues and questions about aspects of case management and resolve in line with organisational guidelines and regulatory requirements.
  • 2.2. Identify complex issues relating to funding of service provision and administer resources within relevant regulatory framework.
  • 2.3. Apply ethical practices to uphold autonomy, dignity, privacy and rights of the person.
  • 2.4. Advocate for person-centred solutions to complex identified needs at service delivery and policy-making levels.
  • 2.5. Collaborate with others to meet person’s needs, achieve goals and optimise outcomes.
3. Develop plan of action to address identified priorities.
  • 3.1. Use person’s identified goals and needs assessment to develop and agree on a plan of action.
  • 3.2. Support and develop the person’s ability to independently access alternative resources to address needs.
  • 3.3. Conduct research to establish an informed plan of action.
  • 3.4. Address barriers that may restrict the person’s ability to meet identified goals and determine strategies to minimise their impact.
  • 3.5. Plan actions that are within person’s financial resources.
  • 3.6. Convene and participate in case conferences with the person, service providers, family, carers, natural supports and others identified by the person.
  • 3.7. Seek and obtain the person’s consent to undertake any referrals to other services and organisations.
  • 3.8. Provide the person with timely information about available service options and support them to make informed decisions and exercise choice in all stages of the case management process.
  • 3.9. Document the person’s goals and determine how effectiveness of interventions will be measured and evaluated.
4. Monitor service provision and coordination.
  • 4.1. Communicate with service providers to review the individualised case management plan and adjust to optimise outcomes.
  • 4.2. Advocate for service system improvements and identify and communicate gaps and inadequate services to program managers.
  • 4.3. Adjust services, supports and resources according to person’s needs and financial parameters.
  • 4.4. Document and report to relevant organisation or funding body the implications from any variations to expected plan.
5. Evaluate outcomes.
  • 5.1. Undertake periodic reassessment and evaluation of outcomes against expected outcome.
  • 5.2. Obtain information from person, service providers, funding bodies and case managers to determine progress and evaluate against identified goals in the plan.
  • 5.3. Evaluate the effectiveness of plan adjustments to address person’s ongoing situation and changing needs.
  • 5.4. Evaluate the effectiveness of case management processes and service delivery, including person’s satisfaction and costs against benefits.
  • 5.5. Work with the person to evaluate ongoing support needs to meet their goals, including review of parameters for disengagement.
  • 5.6. Evaluate financial outcomes of adjustments to plan.
  • 5.7. Identify opportunities for the person to maintain or develop independence from any aspect of the plan.
  • 5.8. Document and report person’s outcomes and satisfaction in accordance with organisational policies and procedures.
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State Code National Code Title Type
AVC26 CHCCSM002 Implement case management practice Unit of competency