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Plan, develop and evaluate primary health care programs for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communities

Plan, develop and evaluate primary health care programs for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communities

Unit of competency
National Code
HLTAHW503B
State Code
D5693
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
22/07/2011
Field of Education
061305 - Indigenous Health
Original Release Date
22/07/2011
Nominal Hours
100
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to organise health program work as part of Primary Health Care services to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clientsIt includes planning and developing programs to address identified health needs and program evaluation
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan a health program as part of primary health care services
  • 1.1 Assess community health needs in partnership with the community in line with community and organisation guidelines
  • 1.2 Discuss research findings with the community to identify priorities for health program activities
  • 1.3 Develop program plan in consultation with key representatives of the community and any related agencies/organisations
  • 1.4 Ensure health program has a holistic, culturally sensitive approach
  • 1.5 Identify relevant existing resources (human, financial and physical) for implementation of the program
  • 1.6 Prepare proposal (and/or submission) as required to address any additional resource requirements, including funding
  • 1.7 Include effective measures to ensure record maintenance, confidentiality and compliance with legislation
  • 1.8 Plan health programs to support clients in taking a self-care approach to health in line with individual needs and organisation and community requirements
2. Develop a health program as part of primary health care services
  • 2.1 Develop program to address identified community health needs in line with program plan and community and organisation guidelines
  • 2.2 Develop program in partnership with key representatives of the community and any related agencies/organisations
  • 2.3 Identify appropriate delivery strategies according to the needs of the target group, location and health issue
  • 2.4 Access, adapt or develop resources (human, financial and physical) as required to suit the needs of the health issue, audience and program delivery context
3. Evaluate health program as a primary health care service
  • 3.1 Evaluate program against criteria that reflect identified community health objectives in line with organisation requirements
  • 3.2 Identify evaluation processes and criteria prior to delivery of the program
  • 3.3 Seek to identify program strengths as well areas for improvement as a basis for continual enhancement of health outcomes
  • 3.4 Seek feedback on program effectiveness and provide to community and organisation representatives
  • 3.5 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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