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Apply a strategic approach to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander health

Apply a strategic approach to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander health

Unit of competency
National Code
HLTAHW048
State Code
WG699
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
170
Description
This unit describes the required skills and knowledge to develop and implement strategies to address social determinants that underpin and contribute to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander health issues in the context of delivering primary health care services.The unit applies to those Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Health Workers working independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team to deliver 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. Support strategic initiatives in health service delivery
  • 1.1 Identify current strategies to improve health of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients
  • 1.2 Articulate potential negative aspects of current strategies on behalf of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients and communities
  • 1.3 Contribute knowledge of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communities and related health issues to inform strategic development on primary health care services
  • 1.4 Suggest potential improvements to health system, infrastructure, services and resources to address perceived needs
  • 1.5 Discuss strategic approaches to resolution of issues related to social determinants of health, and community control, with clients, community representatives, service providers and related organisation representatives
2. Promote awareness of health strategies
  • 2.1 Raise strategic issues at organisational, regional, state and/or national level in line with health work role
  • 2.2 Support strategic initiatives in line with organisation policies and practices, community requirements and Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander health work role
  • 2.3 Explain strategic initiatives relating to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander health to health care team
  • 2.4 Inform clients and communities about strategic initiatives and encourage individuals to take advantage of associated benefits
  • 2.5 Promote benefits of achieving positive strategic outcomes for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communities
3. Contribute to strategic issues in health care delivery
  • 3.1 Investigate and clarify specific impacts of strategic initiatives on the health of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients
  • 3.2 Identify appropriate evaluation processes and criteria to assess effectiveness of strategic initiatives
  • 3.3 Evaluate outcomes of health care strategies against criteria that reflect identified community health objectives
  • 3.4 Seek to identify strategic strengths as well as areas for improvement as a basis for continual enhancement of health outcomes
  • 3.5 Seek feedback on effectiveness of strategic initiatives from and provided to community and organisation(s) involved in health service delivery
  • 3.6 Communicate outcomes of the evaluation to relevant stakeholders to guide future activities in the delivery of health services to the community
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D5696 HLTAHW506B Apply a strategic approach to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander health Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OEO04 HLTAWOR005 Contribute to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander health strategies Unit of competency