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Maintain community health profile

Maintain community health profile

Unit of competency
National Code
HLTAHW033
State Code
WG684
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
06/08/2015
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
12/08/2014
Field of Education
061309 - Community Health
Original Release Date
12/08/2014
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit describes the required skills and knowledge to develop, evaluate and amend a community health profile, using information collected on the community’s health. This profile can then used as a basis for further research and decision-making regarding health care service delivery.This unit applies to those Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Health Workers providing a range of primary health care services to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients and communities. The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian/New Zealand standards and industry codes of practice.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Develop a community health profile
  • 1.1 Obtain community agreement before developing the community profile
  • 1.2 Check information collected on the community for accuracy
  • 1.3 Consult key people to determine priorities and timelines for action
  • 1.4 Compile community health information into a community health profile document in line with organisation guidelines
  • 1.5 Present information to organisation and community representatives, using visual and other aids to support understanding as required
2. Review the community health profile
  • 2.1 Determine timelines for reviewing community health profile in line with organisation requirements
  • 2.2 Regularly review and update community health profile in line with new and relevant information
  • 2.3 Consult key organisation and community representatives to review the profile in line with changing community health needs
  • 2.4 Identify and consider requirements of relevant agencies when reviewing the profile
3. Amend the community health profile
  • 3.1 Incorporate new and changed community needs, issues and priorities into the community health profile, amending the profile document as required
  • 3.2 Amend information systems and records as required
  • 3.3 Present updated information to organisation and community representatives
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D5689 HLTAHW428B Maintain community health profile Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OEO13 HLTARES002 Prepare and maintain community health profile Unit of competency