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Provide information and strategies in chronic condition care

Provide information and strategies in chronic condition care

Unit of competency
National Code
HLTAHW028
State Code
WG679
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
061305 - Indigenous Health
Original Release Date
12/08/2014
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit describes the skills and competencies required to conduct health promotion related to chronic conditions as part of primary health care services for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communities.The 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. Promote the prevention of chronic conditions
  • 1.1 Consider identified community and individual client needs in determining priorities and potential areas to be addressed by chronic condition health promotion
  • 1.2 Identify primary, secondary and tertiary prevention strategies for prevalent chronic conditions across the lifespan
  • 1.3 Provide accurate information about the nature, prevalence and potential impacts of chronic conditions in relation to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communities
  • 1.4 Provide health information in plain language, using culturally appropriate and safe communication skills, and visual aids where appropriate
  • 1.5 Discuss risk factors relating to specific chronic conditions in the context of local, cultural, community, family and individual issues
  • 1.6 Explain and/or demonstrate practices for early detection of specific chronic conditions
  • 1.7 Provide practical advice relating to maintaining good health in relation to prevalent chronic conditions and in line with individual and community needs and organisational guidelines
2. Provide support to clients with chronic conditions
  • 2.1 Equip clients with common chronic conditions to make decisions about their health
  • 2.2 Assist clients with chronic conditions to actively participate in the development of multidisciplinary care plans
  • 2.3 Use culturally appropriate educational resources for chronic condition programs
  • 2.4 Provide information about resources available in the community and state in relation to addressing chronic condition issues
  • 2.5 Support clients to take a self-care approach to maintaining health in line with individual needs
  • 2.6 Make appropriate referrals for clients with chronic conditions in accordance with organisation procedures and policies
  • 2.7 Maintain confidentiality to reflect community and organisation guidelines
  • 2.8 Offer brief interventions for smoking cessation as required, using motivational interviewing and other relevant techniques
  • 2.9 Identify patterns of alcohol consumption and offer brief interventions as required
3. Follow-up clients with chronic conditions
  • 3.1 Identify clients with chronic conditions who are significantly overdue for health care checks and engage follow-up and active recall strategies according to organisation procedures and policies
  • 3.2 Identify social and environmental factors that impact on chronic conditions and address them in partnership with the Aboriginal community and other agencies
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D5677 HLTAHW415B Provide information and strategies in chronic disease care Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OEP34 HLTAHPR005 Promote awareness and prevention of chronic disease Unit of competency
OEO28 HLTAHCS010 Provide support to clients with chronic disease Unit of competency