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Implement interventions with older people to reduce risk

Implement interventions with older people to reduce risk

Unit of competency
National Code
CHCAGE010
State Code
OEH17
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
23/11/2022
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
19/05/2023
Field of Education
090507 - Care For The Aged
Original Release Date
19/05/2023
Nominal Hours
70
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to work collaboratively with older people and their family, carer or others identified by the person, to implement interventions in the context of an individualised plan to reduce risk.This unit applies to support workers in a residential or community context. Work performed requires a range of well-developed skills where some discretion and judgement is required. Workers will take responsibility for their own outputs under direct, indirect or remote supervision.The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/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. Assist with preparation for a risk assessment.
  • 1.1. Confirm risk assessment requirements with supervisor or relevant health professional.
  • 1.2. Provide information to the older person and their family, carer or others identified by the person, explaining the risk assessment process and results.
  • 1.3. Provide information to the person and their family, carer or others identified by the person to clarify own role, responsibilities and accountability.
  • 1.4. Provide opportunities for the person and their family, carer or others identified by the person to contribute and ask questions.
  • 1.5. Seek the person’s permission to engage in the assessment process.
  • 1.6. Collaborate with the person and their family, carer or others identified by the person to prepare for risk assessment.
  • 1.7. Communicate in a supportive manner that is respectful of the person and the level of understanding and cultural background of their family, carer or others identified by the person, and the needs and rights of the person.
2. Contribute to the identification of risks.
  • 2.1. Recognise through collaboration with the older person and their family, carer or others identified by the person, factors that might affect their level of risk.
  • 2.2. Assist health professional to conduct risk assessment, maximising participation and minimising discomfort of the person.
  • 2.3. Engage with the person and their family, carer or others identified by the person to determine needs, issues and concerns outside scope of own job role and refer to appropriate supervisor or health professional.
2. Implement risk minimisation strategies.
  • 3.1. Explain options to minimise risk to the older person and their family, carer or others identified by the person.
  • 3.2. Work with the person and their family, carer or others identified by the person to establish risk minimisation strategies that are consistent with the person’s priorities, safety needs and individual requirements and in accordance with legal and ethical considerations.
  • 3.3. Implement strategies in collaboration with the person and their family, carer or others identified by the person, in a manner that minimises discomfort for the person.
  • 3.4. Support family, carer or others identified by the person in contributing to the implementation of strategies.
4. Coordinate feedback on risk minimisation strategies.
  • 4.1. Work with the older person and their family, carer or others identified by the person to ascertain the outcomes of implemented risk minimisation strategies.
  • 4.2. Recognise indicators of increased risk based on feedback from the person and their family, carer or others identified by the person.
  • 4.3. Report feedback from the person and their family, carer or others identified by the person to supervisor or health professional according to organisational policies and procedures.
  • 4.4 Store documentation and reports according to organisational policies and procedures.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AVC88 CHCAGE004 Implement interventions with older people at risk Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
AE992 CHCSS00127 High Support and Complex Care - Aged Care Skill set
AWJ5 CHC53415 Diploma of Leisure and Health Qualification