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Assist with quick assessment of disease outbreak

Assist with quick assessment of disease outbreak

Unit of competency
National Code
DEFPH002A
State Code
AVV64
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
24/01/2013
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
Field of Education
061303 - Environmental Health
Original Release Date
Nominal Hours
0
Description
This unit covers the competency required to assist with quick assessment of disease outbreak within the Australian Defence Force (ADF).
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Collect epidemiologic data relevant to quick assessment
  • 1.1 Tasks to support quick assessment are received from person/s leading quick assessment and are clarified as required.
  • 1.2 Person/s leading quick assessment are accompanied and provided with relevant information and assistance as required.
  • 1.3 Information regarding events leading up to, during or after a disease outbreak occurring is obtained from those involved using appropriate data collection methods.
  • 1.4 Environmental measurements and testing to support quick assessment are performed.
  • 1.5 Environmental measurements outside of normal reference intervals are repeated to validate measurement information and to enable accurate data on which to base analysis.
2. Participate in epidemiologic quick assessment
  • 2.1 Epidemiologic data is analysed to identify factors relating to disease outbreak.
  • 2.2 Factors relating to disease outbreak are compared to treatment information and to organisation’s response to disease outbreak.
  • 2.3 Specialist authorities are contacted as required to seek expert advice or opinion to aid assessment of disease.
3. Identify immediate disease control measures
  • 3.1 Range of control measures are identified which specifically address factors of disease outbreak.
  • 3.2 Control measures are communicated to person/s leading quick assessment for review.
  • 3.3 Disease control measures are integrated with the environmental health support plan to apply lessons learned to other operating areas and groups.
  • 3.4 Control measures outside own limits of authority are referred to commander for resolution.
The Range Statement relates to the Unit of Competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording in the Performance Criteria is detailed below.
Information regarding events leading up to, during or after a disease outbreak may include:
Action on first reported case
Environmental protection activities
Duration of illness
Epidemiology of the presenting disease
Food sources
Group activities
Hygiene procedures
Number of personnel affected
Operating environment
Referral action
Response to treatment by health personnel
Secondary infections
Subsequent environmental protection activities
Water sources
Appropriate data collection methods may include:
Document search
Inspection
Interview
Requests for information
Survey
Environmental measurements and testing may include:
Chemical and biological testing
Environmental measurement
Food sampling
Water quality testing
Factors relating to disease outbreak may include:
Path of disease transmission
Proportions of disease spread and infection
Time/date of onset
Type of disease
Specialist authorities may include:
Environmental health officer
Health planning personnel
Medical personnel
Pathology specialist
Control measures may include:
Controlling dust and aerial contamination
Controlling/isolating field waste
Educating personnel (prevention/early detection)
Immunisation
Improving personal hygiene
Isolating carriers of disease
Preventing overcrowding
Providing adequate hygiene facilities
Reviewing food handlers hygiene practices
Reviewing food handling and storage practices
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Assessment must confirm the ability to:
gather relevant information to the outbreak of disease
analyse information and make accurate assessments about the factors of disease
communicate and work effectively with person/s leading the quick assessment
Consistency in performance
Competency should be demonstrated over a minimum of two quick assessment scenarios.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Context of assessment
Competency should be assessed in a simulated situation or scenario.
Specific resources for assessment
Access is required to:
actual or scenario of outbreak of disease with all supporting information
equipment required to perform environmental measurement and testing
person who is or who is notionally leading quick assessment
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BBB78 DEFPHL002 Assist with quick assessment of disease outbreak Unit of competency
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