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Implement falls prevention strategies

Implement falls prevention strategies

Unit of competency
National Code
CHCAGE008
State Code
OEH35
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
23/11/2022
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
19/05/2023
Field of Education
090507 - Care For The Aged
Original Release Date
19/05/2023
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to work in partnership with a person and their family, carer or others identified by the person to implement strategies to minimise the risk of falls, according to an individualised plan.This unit applies to support workers in a residential or community context. Work performed requires some discretion and judgement and may be carried out under direct, indirect or remote supervision.The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian standards and industry codes of practice.No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare to implement falls prevention strategies.
  • 1.1. Discuss the person’s concerns about falling and how they have coped with previous falls, in a manner respectful of their privacy and dignity.
  • 1.2. Discuss requirement for the support of the family, carer or others identified by the person, according to the person’s needs.
  • 1.3. Collaborate with the person to ascertain and explore lifestyle, health, environmental and mobility factors that might affect their level of risk of falls.
  • 1.4. Determine the person’s physical indicators of risk of falls using appropriate tools and methodologies within scope of own job role.
  • 1.5 Confirm the person’s risk factors based on findings, in collaboration with relevant health professional.
  • 1.6 Determine strategies which can be implemented within scope of own role and confirm with relevant health professional.
2. Implement falls prevention strategies.
  • 2.1. Explain options to minimise the risk of falls to the person and their family, carer or others identified by the person, respecting their level of understanding, cultural background and the needs and rights of the person.
  • 2.2. Provide opportunities for the person and their family, carer or others identified by the person to contribute and ask questions.
  • 2.3. Work with the person and their family, carer or others identified by the person to establish and implement strategies that are consistent with the person’s safety needs, priorities, preferences and individual requirements and in accordance with legal and ethical considerations.
  • 2.4. Implement strategies in a safe and effective manner that minimises the person’s discomfort.
  • 2.5. Support the person’s use of assistive technologies in meeting their individual needs.
  • 2.6. Establish needs, issues and concerns of the person that are outside scope of practice and refer to relevant health professional, according to organisational policies and procedures.
  • 2.7. In collaboration with the person and their family, carer or others identified by the person, decide how strategies can be tested and how success will be measured and documented.
3. Monitor falls prevention strategies.
  • 3.1. Work with the person and their family, carer or others identified by the person to review and measure the outcomes of falls prevention strategies.
  • 3.2. Confirm successful strategies in collaboration with the person and document according to organisational policies and procedures.
  • 3.3. Recognise and record when and why strategies are not having the desired result and any indicators of increased risk.
  • 3.4. Consult with the person to determine gaps in assistive technology needs and report according to organisational policies and procedures.
  • 3.5. Determine future strategies and actions, including referral to other services in consultation with the person, their family, carer or others identified by the person and relevant health professional.
  • 3.6. Complete and store documentation and reports according to organisational policies and procedures.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AVC90 CHCAGE002 Implement falls prevention strategies Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
AWM9 CHC43015 Certificate IV in Ageing Support Qualification
BIC9 HLT43021 Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance Qualification