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Respond to suspected abuse

Respond to suspected abuse

Unit of competency
National Code
CHCCCS021
State Code
AVC56
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
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
090501 - Social Work
Original Release Date
22/01/2016
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to identify signs of possible abuse, take appropriate action according to role and responsibilities and minimise the risk of abuse to a person.This unit applies to workers in a range of community services 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. Identify suspected abuse
  • 1.1 Identify signs of suspected abuse
  • 1.2 Review all available relevant information
  • 1.3 Record concerns and actions taken according to organisation requirements
  • 1.4 Comply with legal and organisation reporting requirements
2. Support people experiencing suspected abuse
  • 2.1 Assess the actual and potential effects of suspected abuse of the person
  • 2.2 Explore the person’s understanding and interpretation of the situation using awareness raising methods
  • 2.3 Empower the person to seek clarification of relevant procedures, information and advice
  • 2.4 Determine whether a course of action is required and if the person agrees to this
  • 2.5 Obtain consent from the person or their legal representative, for any action to be taken on their behalf
  • 2.6 Follow strategies, where appropriate, that have been developed to manage the perpetrator
  • 2.7 Monitor and review action in accordance with organisation policy and procedures
3. Complete reporting requirements
  • 3.1 Complete documentation according to legal requirements and organisation policy and procedures
  • 3.2 Maintain and store documentation appropriately
4. Contribute to systems and procedures
  • 4.1 Promote awareness of worker responsibilities to act on suspicion and disclosure of abuse
  • 4.2 Monitor systems and procedures for their effectiveness in supporting vulnerable people
  • 4.3 Identify and report problems with systems and procedures
  • 4.4 Provide input to the process of improving systems and procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D2576 CHCICS409A Recognise and respond to suspected abuse of vulnerable people Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OEH38 CHCCCS033 Identify and report abuse Unit of competency