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Follow established person-centred behaviour supports

Follow established person-centred behaviour supports

Unit of competency
National Code
CHCDIS002
State Code
AVC18
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
090513 - Counselling
Original Release Date
22/01/2016
Nominal Hours
35
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to implement behaviour support strategies outlined in an individualised behaviour support plan for a person with disability. This unit applies to workers in varied disability services contexts. Work performed requires some discretion and judgement and may be carried out under regular direct or indirect supervision.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. Apply a person-centred approach to minimise behaviours of concern
  • 1.1 Support the person to maintain their activities of daily living in accordance with organisation policies and procedures and the individualised behaviour support plan
  • 1.2 Consider the person’s individual needs, strengths, capabilities and preferences when engaging in activities of daily living and routines
  • 1.3 Identify problems with engaging or motivating the person and seek appropriate assistance
  • 1.4 Provide a safe environment for the person conducive to positive and adaptive responses
2. Review context of behaviours of concern
  • 2.1 Recognise behaviours of concern outlined in the individualised behaviour support plan
  • 2.2 Consider what happened before, during and after the behaviour of concern
  • 2.3 Consider the type, frequency and triggers of the behaviour
  • 2.4 Consider environmental factors in the context of the behaviour
  • 2.5 Consider the person’s emotional well-being in the context of the behaviour
  • 2.6 Consider the person’s health status in the context of the behaviour
  • 2.7 Consider the person’s medication in the context of the behaviour
  • 2.8 Record all observations accurately and objectively in consultation with supervisor using terms that can be clearly understood
3. Provide positive behaviour support according to individualised behaviour support plan
  • 3.1 Recognise the difference between appropriate and inappropriate interventions when addressing behaviours of concern
  • 3.2 Interpret and follow behavioural support strategies
  • 3.3 Ensure that all interventions are in line with the plan and organisation policies and procedures
  • 3.4 Follow organisation procedures to ensure safety of the person, self and other people
  • 3.5 Respond to critical incidents in accordance with organisation’s intervention and notification procedures
  • 3.6 Monitor strategies to determine effectiveness in consultation with supervisor
  • 3.7 Identify and report changes in person’s needs and behaviours in consultation with supervisor
  • 3.8 Follow referral procedures in consultation with supervisor
4. Complete documentation
  • 4.1 Comply with the organisation’s reporting requirements
  • 4.2 Maintain documentation according to organisation’s requirements
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WC923 CHCICS305B Provide behaviour support in the context of individualised plans Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OEH22 CHCCCS044 Follow established person-centred behaviour supports Unit of competency