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Respond to critical situations

Respond to critical situations

Unit of competency
National Code
CHCYTH407D
State Code
D2742
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
23/10/2009
Field of Education
090501 - Social Work
Original Release Date
23/10/2009
Nominal Hours
60
Description
DescriptorThis unit describes the knowledge and skills required to maintain safety through effective response to potential or actual critical situations
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Minimise the impact of critical incidents
  • 1.1 Respond to incidents confidently, effectively, appropriately and in accordance with agreed processes
  • 1.2 Identify the possible causes of incidents and assess these for relevance to the safety and welfare of young people and the service environment
  • 1.3 Identify and provide information on potential responses to the appropriate team members for action and support
  • 1.4 Request assistance clearly and promptly
  • 1.5 Use protective strategies according to instructions and procedures
2. Prevent escalation of violent behaviour
  • 2.1 Routinely monitor person's behaviour pattern to ensure aggressive or abusive behaviour minimised
  • 2.2 Develop plan of care outlining ways to prevent, and respond to clients expressions of violence against self or others, communicate it to relevant personnel and implement the plan
  • 2.3 Respond to crisis situations in a manner that promotes calm and reassurance
  • 2.4 Use procedure to protect clients from endangering themselves or others that are consistent with legal, ethical and organisation requirements, and safety considerations
  • 2.5 Make appropriate judgements relating to physical restraint, based on balance of risk and safety of all
  • 2.6 Administer first aid and other assistance as necessary
3. Secure the safety of clients
  • 3.1 Anticipate potential causes of conflict and harmful behaviour and make respond appropriately, to prevent escalation
  • 3.2 Use calm, confident and assertive communication to establish positive personal interaction and exchange information
  • 3.3 Provide information designed to promote positive decision-making based on the relationship between actions and consequences
  • 3.4 Provide information to all relevant individuals in a clear, accurate and comprehensive manner
  • 3.5 Select response and action designed to minimise risk, prevent escalation and to preserve the safety and security of all involved
  • 3.6 In responses and emergency action, give priority to the protection of individuals from severe harm
  • 3.7 Ensure use of force for maintenance of safety complies with procedures and is applied with minimum force to establish control
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S3291 CHCYTH7C Respond to critical situations Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
WD016 CHCYTH407E Respond to critical situations Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
D296 CHC41908 Certificate IV in Youth Justice Qualification
D295 CHC41808 Certificate IV in Youth Work Qualification