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Access evidence and apply in practice

Access evidence and apply in practice

Unit of competency
National Code
CHCPOL501A
State Code
D2664
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
25/03/2011
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
14/09/2012
Field of Education
080317 - Quality Management
Original Release Date
14/09/2012
Nominal Hours
40
Description
DescriptorThis unit describes the knowledge and skills required to access and judiciously use the current best practice and evidence to guide decisions for improving client outcomes
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare to gather appropriate evidence
  • 1.1 Assess the need for change in current practice
  • 1.2 Identify and apply appropriate strategies to definethe problem and/or the desired outcome
  • 1.3 Determine desired outcome indicators
  • 1.4 Determine the level of evidence appropriate to the issue
  • 1.5 Determine the quality, relevance and strength needs of the evidence
  • 1.6 Determine plan to access, critically appraise and incorporate evidence results into practice
2. Research and assess evidence-based best practice
  • 2.1 Gather appropriate evidence from a range of sources
  • 2.2 Determine relevance, reliability and currency of evidence
  • 2.3 Assess the strength of the evidence base in the context of applicability to the work setting
  • 2.4 Assess the feasibility, benefits and risks associated with the evidence
3. Develop possible practice changes
  • 3.1 Identify the proposed changes to current practice, based on evidence
  • 3.2 Identify tensions between evidenced based practice and client wants and choices
  • 3.3 Develop a plan for implementing proposed changes, including resources and timeframes
  • 3.4 Develop risk management plan for the proposed changes
  • 3.5 Determine the outcome indicators for the proposed changes
  • 3.6 Plan for changed practice in a context of client and staff confidentiality and safety
4. Implement and evaluate changes in practice
  • 4.1 Secure informed consent from clients and others involved in the implementation
  • 4.2 Conduct practice according to implementation plan
  • 4.3 Conduct evaluation of the changed practice
  • 4.4 Report findings of the changed practice according to organisation policy and procedures
5. Integrate and maintain change in practice
  • 5.1 Develop strategies to implement and maintain change in practice
  • 5.2 Communicate proposed changes to relevant stakeholders and secure agreement
  • 5.3 Provide relevant others with necessary information and training
  • 5.4 Integrate changes into standards of practice, according to accepted strategies according to organisation requirements
  • 5.5 Monitor the process and outcomes
  • 5.6 Report results and findings according to organisation requirements
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.


The need for change in current practices may include:
Individual client needs
Systems needs
Barriers that prevent the delivering of quality services, including client outcomes
Problems or systems not allowing growth


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 trial/s
Pseudo-randomised control trail/s
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 the outcome measures used and applicability of the study results to other interventions, clients and settings


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


Range of sources of evidence may include:
Literature
Practice expertise
Client preferences


Outcome indicators may include:
Data collected re effectiveness of an intervention
Client feedback
Anecdotal reports from staff, family and carers


Relevant others may include:
Clients
Family and carers
Staff
Other workers in the field
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 and should include all aspects of case planning with a range of clients


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:
an appropriate workplace where assessment can take place
simulation of realistic workplace setting


Method of assessment:
Assessment may include observation, questioning and evidence gathered from the workplace environment
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
AVB50 CHCPOL003 Research and apply evidence to practice Unit of competency