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Recognise and report risk of falls

Recognise and report risk of falls

Unit of competency
National Code
CHCAGE007
State Code
OEI07
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
090599 - Human Welfare Studies And Services, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
19/05/2023
Nominal Hours
25
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 recognise and report the risk of falls. 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 regular 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. Recognise potential risk of falls.
  • 1.1. Consult with supervisor and the person to ascertain lifestyle, health and mobility factors that might increase the risk of falls for the person.
  • 1.2. Provide opportunities for the person and their family, carer or others identified by the person to contribute and ask questions.
  • 1.3. Establish needs, issues and concerns of the person which are outside scope of own practice and refer to supervisor or health professional according to organisational policies and procedures.
  • 1.4. Recognise physical indicators of risk of falls and document according to organisational policies and procedures.
  • 1.5. Recognise environmental factors that may contribute to falls and document according to organisational policies and procedures.
2. Report risk of falls.
  • 2.1. Report risk of falls to supervisor or health professional according to organisational policies and procedures and in accordance with legal and ethical considerations.
  • 2.2. Maintain the privacy and dignity of the person when reporting risk of falls.
  • 2.3. Complete and store documentation and reports according to organisation policies and procedures and update according to changes in the person’s circumstances.
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