Unit of competency Outline

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Facilitate recovery and return to life

Facilitate recovery and return to life

Unit of competency
National Code
FNSPIM425
State Code
OCZ28
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
02/02/2021
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
22/04/2021
Field of Education
080303 - Human Resource Management
Original Release Date
22/04/2021
Nominal Hours
55
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to develop and implement return to life strategies, including return to work (RTW), return to health, return to community and recovery for an injured person (client).The unit applies to those who work in the personal injury management sector and have developed skills and a broad knowledge base of the personal injury management sector and work independently or across multidisciplinary teams. They have responsibilities for case management and the development of customised strategies.Work functions in the occupational areas where this unit may be used are subject to regulatory requirements. Users are advised to check with the relevant state and territory regulatory authorities to confirm those requirements.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Determine needs of client
  • 1.1 Consult with client and required stakeholders to understand and determine needs of client
  • 1.2 Collect and analyse information in consultation with client and required stakeholders
  • 1.3 Determine extent of physiological and psychosocial impact of injury on client by consulting with clients and required stakeholders
  • 1.4 Document conversations and information relating to client’s needs according to organisational policies and procedures
2. Develop return to life strategy
  • 2.1 Identify client strengths and barriers to return to life in consultation with client and required stakeholders
  • 2.2 Determine return to life strategy for clients according to their needs and perceived barriers and facilitating case conferences as required
  • 2.3 Develop return to life objectives to reflect needs and intended goals in consultation with client and required stakeholders
3. Facilitate implementation of return to life strategy
  • 3.1 Refer client to health and rehabilitation professional service providers according to client’s needs and confirm client’s goals and objectives with providers
  • 3.2 Monitor, confirm and record progress of return to life strategy and discussions with the client and required stakeholders, according to organisational policies and procedures
  • 3.3 Provide guidance, support and education on return to life process to client and stakeholders as required
4. Monitor and review effectiveness of return to life strategy
  • 4.1 Gather information and seek feedback from client and stakeholders to review effectiveness of return to life strategy in meeting client’s needs and adapt plan to reflect as required
  • 4.2 Complete and distribute updated documentation to stakeholders according to organisational policies and procedures, and legislative and regulatory requirements
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AUS68 FNSPIM405 Facilitate a return to work Unit of competency