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Use research evidence to advance policy and practice

Use research evidence to advance policy and practice

Unit of competency
National Code
CHCPOL701B
State Code
D8607
TGA Status
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
25/03/2011
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/07/2014
Field of Education
090103 - Policy Studies
Original Release Date
21/07/2014
Nominal Hours
70
Description
DescriptorThis unit describes the knowledge and skills required to use research into a specialist area of practice and apply evidence to advance policy and practice in that area
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Evaluate current trends and practices
  • 1.1 Maintain high level detailed knowledge of own area of practice
  • 1.2 Use a range of research techniques and information sources to identify current trends in own area of practice
  • 1.3 Identify appropriate criteria for evaluation of current practices, emerging trends and evidence of outcomes
  • 1.4 Analyse available research information and identify level, quality, relevance, strength and areas of uncertainty in evidence relating to area of practice
  • 1.5 Evaluate potential impact of research evidence for possible changes to advance policy and practice in own area of practice
2. Evaluate current practice in relation to evidence-based best practice
  • 2.1 Identify specific components of own and organisation's practices to clarify apparent strengths and weaknesses in terms of organisation's strategic directions and objectives
  • 2.2 Identify appropriate criteria for evaluation of current policies and practices in relation to research evidence and identified best practice
  • 2.3 Undertake detailed and in-depth analysis and evaluation of own and/or organisation's current policies and practices in relation to identified best practice
  • 2.4 Determine factors contributing positively and negatively to policy implementation and achievement of desired practice outcomes
3. Identify potential changes to policy and practice
  • 3.1 Use evidence from research and evaluation to identify potential areas for change in current policy and practice
  • 3.2 Identify constraints and issues in relation to implementing identified changes
  • 3.3 Develop a strategy for achieving and/or enhancing achievement of organisation's strategic practice objectives through changes to policy and/or practice
  • 3.4 Develop a detailed plan for implementing proposed strategy, including staged implementation as necessary
  • 3.5 Incorporate a communication plan and risk management plan into proposed implementation plan
  • 3.6 Ensure the plan includes key indicators to determine effectiveness of proposed strategy and allow for timely adjustments as required to maintain good practice
4. Implement and evaluate strategic changes in policy and practice
  • 4.1 Identify key stakeholders and determine their role in implementation of the change strategy
  • 4.2 Maintain strong and targeted communication with stakeholders before and during implementation to ensure their understanding and support
  • 4.3 Conduct ongoing monitoring and evaluation of changes to practice to ensure implementation continues to achieve appropriate outcomes
  • 4.4 Manage contingencies during the implementation in a manner than supports best practice and considers needs of impacts on identified stakeholders
  • 4.5 Maintain documentation of the process, outcomes and issues during implementation of the change strategy as a basis for ongoing learning and practice evaluation
RANGE STATEMENT

The Range Statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts.


Current trends and practices may refer to:
Specific areas of client need
Systems requirements
Funding issues
Technological advances
Advances or changes in service delivery in particular areas of practice
Barriers that prevent the delivering of quality services, including client outcomes
Emerging problems, systems or practices


Strategies to define the problem and/or the desired outcome may include:
Including stakeholders
Collecting internal data about current practice
Comparing internal/external data (benchmark)


Level of evidence may include:
Systematic review
Randomised controlled trials
Pseudo-randomised control trials
Comparative studies of concurrent controls
Case control studies
Interrupted time series with control group
Comparative studies with historical control
Single-arm studies
Interrupted time series without parallel group
Case series


Quality refers to:
The quality of methods used to minimise bias


Relevance refers to:
The relevance of outcome measures used and applicability of research results to other interventions, clients and settings


Strength refers to:
The magnitude, precision and reproducibility of the intervention effect


Evidence may be sourced from:
Professional journals and related publications
Range of media
Practice expertise and documentation
Client preferences and feedback
Networking with other professionals


Outcome indicators may include:
Data collected re effectiveness of an intervention or practice
Observable changes in factors such as client health status, level of engagement, behaviour or living patterns
Client feedback
Anecdotal reports from staff, family and carers
EVIDENCE GUIDE

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package.

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate this unit of competency:
The individual being assessed must provide evidence of specified essential knowledge as well as skills
This unit of competence will be most appropriately assessed in the workplace or in a simulated workplace and under the normal range of workplace conditions
Assessment may be conducted over one or more occasions


Access and equity considerations:
All workers in community services should be aware of access, equity and human rights issues in relation to their own area of work
All workers should develop their ability to work in a culturally diverse environment
In recognition of particular issues facing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, workers should be aware of cultural, historical and current issues impacting on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
Assessors and trainers must take into account relevant access and equity issues, in particular relating to factors impacting on Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients and communities


Context of and specific resources for assessment:
This unit can be assessed independently, however holistic assessment practice with other community services units of competency is encouraged
Resources required for assessment include access to relevant workplace or simulated realistic workplace setting where assessment may take place


Method of assessment:
Assessment may include observation, questioning and evidence gathered from a workplace environment
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D2668 CHCPOL701A Use research evidence to advance policy and practice Unit of competency