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Share health information

Share health information

Unit of competency
National Code
CHCEDU008
State Code
AVB96
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
06/08/2015
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
22/01/2016
Field of Education
061307 - Health Promotion
Original Release Date
22/01/2016
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to share health information in a community health context.This unit applies to workers in both health and community sectors. Workers at this level will be part of a professional team and under the guidance of a supervisor.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. Identify health information requirements
  • 1.1 Obtain information from key stakeholders regarding community health priorities
  • 1.2 Hold discussions with key stakeholders and community stakeholders
  • 1.3 Assess and document levels of current health information in the community according to organisation guidelines
  • 1.4 Identify gaps in available health information
  • 1.5 Determine and prioritise community health information needs
  • 1.6 Determine best delivery method of health information
  • 1.7 Asses costs of various delivery methods
2. Develop health information in an appropriate context
  • 2.1 Prepare and assemble resources in consultation with key people and community stakeholders
  • 2.2 Develop health information using techniques appropriate to the target audience
  • 2.3 Focus test health information with appropriate audience
3. Implement sharing of health information
  • 3.1 Negotiate with key stakeholders and target audience to determine method, location, time and place for sharing health information
  • 3.2 Develop promotional plan for health information delivery
  • 3.3 Deliver health information in a clear, non-judgemental and concise manner
  • 3.4 Obtain feedback from the audience to determine whether information is correctly understood
4. Evaluate presentation of health information
  • 4.1 Review progress and/or outcome against community needs, in consultation with key stakeholders
  • 4.2 Suggest improvements to the methodology of sharing health information
  • 4.3 Implement changes to methodology in consultation with key stakeholders according to evaluation
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