Unit of competency Outline
Date retreived
22/07/2026 7:44 AM AWST
22/07/2026 7:44 AM AWST
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Implement and monitor compliance with legal and ethical requirements
Implement and monitor compliance with legal and ethical requirements
Unit of competency
National Code
HLTHIR506C
HLTHIR506C
State Code
D8287
D8287
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
08/08/2014
Field of Education
091103 - Legal Studies
Original Release Date
08/08/2014
Nominal Hours
30
Description
DescriptorThis unit describes the skills and knowledge required to implement and monitor compliance with legal and ethical requirements relevant in the work area
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Maintain ethical work practices
- 1.1 Fulfil duty of confidentiality to the client, both at law and under professional code of ethics
- 1.2 Ensure the collection, use and disclosure of client information is consistent with information privacy principles
- 1.3 Ensure the rights of clients are recognised and respected throughout all stages of tests/procedures
- 1.4 Ensure adherence to relevant industry code of practice that outlines the minimum standard of professional conduct
- 1.5 Refer ethical issues or breaches of ethical practice to management or ethics committees in accordance with organisation policies and procedures
- 1.6 Exercise duty of care in all aspects of work to ensure client safety
- 1.7 Handle client complaints sensitively and in line with organisation policies and procedures
- 1.8 Perform all work within the boundaries of responsibility and refer problems to supervisor and/or other appropriate health professional
- 1.9 Monitor work practices to ensure that they reflect principles of ethical practice
2. Maintain appropriate documentation
- 2.1 When referral or request is received, ensure nature and requirements referral and/or request are correctly identified
- 2.2 Complete documentation within clients' medical records in accordance with state/territory legislation, and organisation policies and procedures
- 2.3 Ensure reports and documentation address requirements of state/territory legislation, and organisation policies and procedures
- 2.4 Implement policies and procedures to safe guard client information from unauthorised access or disclosure
3. Maintain compliance with legal requirements
- 3.1 Ensure statutory obligations and requirements are fulfilled
- 3.2 Ensure consent of client is obtained for each test/procedure, as required
- 3.3 Ensure authorities are notified of client information as required by law
- 3.4 Ensure release of information contained within client records is completed in accordance with relevant federal, state/territory legislation and organisation policies and procedures
- 3.5 Ensure duty of care is met in all aspects of own work role
- 3.6 Ensure clients are provided with access to information about themselves in accordance with legislation or other statutory provisions
- 3.7 Ensure the right of every client to be treated fairly and equitably is recognised
- 3.8 Monitor compliance with legal obligations and requirements
RANGE STATEMENT
The Range Statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts.
Confidentiality of client information must include:
Verbal
Written i.e. medical records, referral/request
Video/audio tapes
Radiographic films and images
Computer files
Disclosure of client information may include:
When a client consents to disclosure
When other health care workers need to know information to complete appropriate treatment and care
When disclosure of information is required by law eg some infectious diseases, suspected or known child abuse
Client's rights may include:
Treatment with reasonable care and skill
Right to refuse medical treatment
Confidentiality of information
Access to information held about them including medical records, registers
Right not to be discriminated against
Right to make a complaint
Right to be involved in decisions regarding treatment and care
Legal obligations and requirements may relate to:
Privacy
Anti-Discrimination
Consent to medical treatment
Duty of care
Release of client information, including medical and other clinical records
Coroners Act
Child protection
Industrial relations
Trade practices
Poisons legislation
Retention of human tissue
Equal Employment Opportunity
Occupational health and safety
Infection control
Contractual obligations
Licensing laws
Consent of client may include:
Written
Verbal
Implied
Notification of authorities of client information must include:
Certain infectious diseases
Suspected or known child abuse
If it is deemed to be in the public's best interest
Monitoring of ethical work practice and legal compliance may involve:
Audits
Inspections and reviews
Quality Assurance activities
The Range Statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts.
Confidentiality of client information must include:
Verbal
Written i.e. medical records, referral/request
Video/audio tapes
Radiographic films and images
Computer files
Disclosure of client information may include:
When a client consents to disclosure
When other health care workers need to know information to complete appropriate treatment and care
When disclosure of information is required by law eg some infectious diseases, suspected or known child abuse
Client's rights may include:
Treatment with reasonable care and skill
Right to refuse medical treatment
Confidentiality of information
Access to information held about them including medical records, registers
Right not to be discriminated against
Right to make a complaint
Right to be involved in decisions regarding treatment and care
Legal obligations and requirements may relate to:
Privacy
Anti-Discrimination
Consent to medical treatment
Duty of care
Release of client information, including medical and other clinical records
Coroners Act
Child protection
Industrial relations
Trade practices
Poisons legislation
Retention of human tissue
Equal Employment Opportunity
Occupational health and safety
Infection control
Contractual obligations
Licensing laws
Consent of client may include:
Written
Verbal
Implied
Notification of authorities of client information must include:
Certain infectious diseases
Suspected or known child abuse
If it is deemed to be in the public's best interest
Monitoring of ethical work practice and legal compliance may involve:
Audits
Inspections and reviews
Quality Assurance activities
EVIDENCE GUIDE
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate this competency unit:
The individual being assessed must provide evidence of specified essential knowledge as well as skills
Consistency of performance should be demonstrated over the required range of situations relevant to the particular workplace
Assessment involves access to an appropriate workplace or simulated realistic workplace setting, using relevant organisation policy, guidelines, procedures and protocols
Access and equity considerations:
All workers in the health industry should be aware of access and equity issues in relation to their own area of work
All workers should develop their ability to work in a culturally diverse environment
In recognition of particular health issues facing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, workers should be aware of cultural, historical and current issues impacting on health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
Assessors and trainers must take into account relevant access and equity issues, in particular relating to factors impacting on health of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients and communities
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate this competency unit:
The individual being assessed must provide evidence of specified essential knowledge as well as skills
Consistency of performance should be demonstrated over the required range of situations relevant to the particular workplace
Assessment involves access to an appropriate workplace or simulated realistic workplace setting, using relevant organisation policy, guidelines, procedures and protocols
Access and equity considerations:
All workers in the health industry should be aware of access and equity issues in relation to their own area of work
All workers should develop their ability to work in a culturally diverse environment
In recognition of particular health issues facing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, workers should be aware of cultural, historical and current issues impacting on health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
Assessors and trainers must take into account relevant access and equity issues, in particular relating to factors impacting on health of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients and communities
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| C9293 | HLTHIR506B | Implement and monitor compliance with legal and ethical requirements | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AVB80 | CHCLEG003 | Manage legal and ethical compliance | Unit of competency |