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Identify community health issues, needs and strategies

Identify community health issues, needs and strategies

Unit of competency
National Code
HLTAHW307B
State Code
D5659
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
25/03/2011
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
30/07/2012
Field of Education
061305 - Indigenous Health
Original Release Date
30/07/2012
Nominal Hours
25
Description
This unit describes basic research skills and knowledge required to gather and interpret information on the community's healthInformation may be gathered for a specific purpose (eg: developing a specific program or project) or for the purpose of maintaining a community health profile
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Gather information on community health
  • 1.1 Consult community representatives to establish their priorities and obtain agreement to gather information
  • 1.2 Locate information sources as required to identify current community health issues
  • 1.3 Consult key people from the community to obtain and confirm information on community health issues
  • 1.4 Record information in line with community and organisation requirements
  • 1.5 Ensure information recorded maintains individual privacy and confidentiality
  • 1.6 Conduct, record and report research in line with ethical standards and showing respect for communities, families and individuals involved
2. Compile information
  • 2.1 Compile information in systems and formats in line with organisation requirements
  • 2.2 Assist co-ordinator/researcher to document findings into written reports
  • 2.3 Provide assistance to identify and document community impact of emerging trends and issues
3. Interpret information on community health
  • 3.1 Use information from community consultation to clarify effectiveness of existing health promotion, education, services and programs
  • 3.2 Use information from community consultation to plan health promotion, education, services and programs
4. Provide feedback to community and organisation
  • 4.1 Advise key people in the community of the outcomes of the research
  • 4.2 Present information to organisation to contribute to planning health service provision
  • 4.3 Keep organisation informed of any community or ethical issues relating to research activities being planned or conducted in the community
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
C8967 HLTAHW307A Identify community health issues, needs and strategies Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
WG661 HLTAHW010 Identify community health issues, needs and strategies Unit of competency