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Address the needs of people with chronic disease

Address the needs of people with chronic disease

Unit of competency
National Code
CHCCCS001
State Code
AVC76
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
06/08/2015
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
22/01/2016
Field of Education
061307 - Health Promotion
Original Release Date
22/01/2016
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to determine and address specific issues faced by people who have a chronic disease, in the context of contributing to a holistic approach to support.The unit applies to workers providing services to people with chronic disease in diverse community services and health contexts.The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian/New Zealand standards and industry codes of practice.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Determine the person’s needs
  • 1.1 Identify the person’s chronic disease conditions and seek information about its possible impacts on health, well being and ability to achieve maximum performance in everyday situations
  • 1.2 Determine current treatments, and other inputs and supports by seeking information from the person or other health professionals
  • 1.3 Determine the level and type of support and assistance required by the person within scope of own role
  • 1.4 Adjust services and support to meet the specific nature of the chronic disease
  • 1.5 Actively involve the person in the development of strategies to self manage their chronic disease
2. Support the person in a holistic manner
  • 2.1 Discuss with the person, their family and other carers, the full range of issues that could have an impact on their well being
  • 2.2 Respond to the range of issues in an integrated way
  • 2.3 Support the person to understand their chronic disease condition
  • 2.4 Facilitate the person to self-manage through provision of advice and resources
  • 2.5 Identify and discuss any unmet needs and requirements and make appropriate referral
3. Contribute to a coordinated service approach
  • 3.1 Maintain awareness of current contribution of other agencies and professionals in supporting the person
  • 3.2 Identify the level and type of contribution made by family and other carers and the effects it has on the person
  • 3.3 Identify and meet communication and reporting responsibilities within the support system and own role
  • 3.4 Respond to variations in the person’s needs in the context of a coordinated service approach
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