Apply a strategic approach to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander health

Unit of competency Outline

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Unit of competency

National Code
HLTAHW506B

State Code
D5696

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

25/07/2011

Field of Education

061309 - Community Health

Original Release Date

25/07/2011

Nominal Hours

170

Description

This unit deals with the skills and knowledge required to develop and implement strategies to address social determinants that underpin and contribute to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health issues in the context of delivering primary health care services

Notes

Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Support strategic initiatives in health service delivery

1.1 Identify current strategies to improve health of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients
1.2 Clarify specific impacts of strategic initiatives on health of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients through investigation
1.3 Support strategic initiatives in line with organisation policies and practices, community requirements and Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander health work role

2. Promote awareness of health strategies

2.1 Explain strategic initiatives relating to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander health as part of primary health care service role
2.2 Inform clients and communities about strategic initiatives and encouraged to take advantage of associated benefits
2.3 Demonstrate commitment to achieving positive strategic outcomes for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communities
2.4 Articulate potential negative aspects of current strategies on behalf of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients and communities

3. Contribute to strategic issues in health care delivery

3.1 Contribute knowledge of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communities and related health issues to inform strategic development on primary health care services
3.2 Raise strategic issues at organisational, regional, state and/or national level in line with health work role and function
3.3 Suggest potential improvements to health system, infrastructure, services and resources to address perceived needs
3.4 Discuss strategic approaches to resolution of issues related to social determinants of health and community control with clients, community representatives, service providers and related organisation representatives

4. Evaluate implementation of strategic initiatives

4.1 Evaluate outcomes of health care strategies against criteria that reflect identified community health objectives
4.2 Identify appropriate evaluation processes and criteria to assess effectiveness of strategic initiatives
4.3 Seek to identify strategic strengths as well areas for improvement as a basis for continual enhancement of health outcomes
4.4 Seek feedback on effectiveness of strategic initiatives from and provided to community and organisation(s) involved in health service delivery
4.5 Communicate outcomes of the evaluation to relevant stakeholders to guide future activities in the delivery of health services to the community

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Replaces

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
C9004	HLTAHW506A	Apply a strategic approach to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander health	Unit of competency

Replaced By

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
WG699	HLTAHW048	Apply a strategic approach to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander health	Unit of competency