Assessor Resource

CHCAC417A
Implement interventions with older people at risk of falls

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


Work performed requires a range of well developed skills where some discretion and judgement is required and individual workers will take responsibility for their own outputs

This unit describes the knowledge and skills required by the worker to work in partnership with older people and their carers to implement interventions in the context of an individualised plan to reduce the risk of falls

You may want to include more information here about the target group and the purpose of the assessments (eg formative, summative, recognition)

Prerequisites

Not Applicable


Employability Skills

This unit contains Employability Skills




Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

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 will be most appropriately assessed in the workplace or in a simulated workplace and under the normal range of workplace conditions

It is recommended that assessment or information for assessment will be conducted or gathered over a period of time and cover the normal range of workplace situations and settings

Where, for reasons of safety, space, or access to equipment and resources, assessment takes place away from the workplace, the assessment environment should represent workplace conditions as closely as possible

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:

appropriate workplace where assessment can take place

relevant organisation policy, protocols and procedures

Method of assessment may include:

Observation in the workplace

Written assignments/projects

Case study and scenario analysis

Questioning

Role play simulation


Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit.

Essential knowledge:

The candidate must be able to demonstrate essential knowledge required to effectively do the task outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage the task and manage contingencies in the context of the identified work role

These include knowledge of:

Own work role and responsibilities

The ethics concerning consent and confidentiality, and the tensions which may exist between an individual's rights and the organisation's responsibility to individuals

The major issues, trends and policies relating to the health and well being of older people

The ageing process and how it might affect the risk of falls for older people

The physical and psychological effects of falls on older people and their carers

Factors contributing to the risk of falls and their impact on older people and their carers

Normal posture, gait and balance and how to recognise deviations

Medical causes of falls and how to recognise them

The importance of explaining the significance of medical causes of falls to older people and their carers and the actions they should take in response to indicators of medical causes

How to interpret physical indicators of risk of falls

How to interpret the results of tests and measurements in relation to the risk of falls

How to evaluate the older person's level of risk of falls

Range of strategies that reduce the risk of falls

Indicators that a strategy should be halted

When to make referral and seek advice

Essential skills:

It is critical that the candidate demonstrate the ability to:

Follow organisation policies and protocols

Access supervision, advice and support

Interpret physical indicators of risk of falls

Identify indicators of a medical cause for falls

Interpret the results of tests and measurements in relation to the risk of falls

Evaluate the older person's level of risk of falls

Referral to appropriate other in an appropriate and timely manner

Encourage the older person and their carers to participate in strategies and monitor their effectiveness

Implement a range of strategies in a manner that is respectful of the older person's dignity and privacy

In addition, the candidate must be able to effectively do the task outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage the task and manage contingencies in the context of the identified work role

These include the ability to:

Use communication strategies to:

develop a trusting relationships

provide appropriate information

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 assessment is:

A structured needs assessment using recognised assessment tools, which enables health professionals to systematically identify, record and promote the health and well being of individuals

Relevant others may include:

Health professionals

Supervisor

Assessment process includes:

Worker role

The purpose of the assessment

The approximate duration of the assessment

The type of information required for the assessment

Any specific assessment tools that will be used

The role of others in the assessment

What will happen after the assessment

The records associated with the assessment

Referrals

Role of client's GP

Wishes of the older person may include:

Who conducts the assessment

Who else might need to be present

Preparation for assessment activities

Lifestyle may include:

Physical activity

Diet

Alcohol

Psychological concerns, e.g fear of falling and loss of confidence in being able to move about safely

Environmental hazards

Risk factors may include:

Falls history

The ageing process

Balance, gait or mobility problems, including those due to degenerative joint disease and motor disorders such as stroke or Parkinson's disease

Medications, particularly sedating or blood pressure lowering medications

Postural hypotension

Visual impairment

Impaired cognition

Confusion

Depression

In continence

Environmental hazards

Fall minimisation strategies may include:

Diagnostic

Therapeutic

Preventative

Rehabilitative

Social support

Indicators of increased risk may include:

Adverse reactions, including:

physical

psychological

emotional

Contra-indicators

Withdrawal of consent

Non-compliance

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Confirm assessment requirements with supervisor or relevant health professional 
Identify assessment requirements outside scope of roles and responsibilities and report to supervisor or relevant health professional 
Work with the older person and their carer to establish their involvement in the assessment and further actions 
Provide information to clarify own role, responsibilities and accountability 
Provide information to clarify the assessment process, information that will be obtained and stored 
Provide information to clarify relevant others who might see the assessment results 
Communicate in a supportive and encouraging manner that is respectful of the older person and their carer's level of understanding and cultural background 
Obtain the older person's informed consent to the assessment process 
Conduct assessment in a manner respectful of the older person's privacy, dignity, wishes and beliefs 
Determine the older person's concerns about falling 
Determine how the older person has coped with any previous fall/s 
Identify and explore factors in the older person's lifestyle that might affect their level of risk 
Determine the older person's physical indicators of risk of falls using appropriate tools and methodologies 
Conduct the assessment in a manner that minimises unnecessary discomfort to the older person 
Conduct the assessment in a manner that maximises the participation of the older person 
In collaboration with supervisor and/or or relevant health professional, determine any condition/s that the older person has that might affect their level of risk 
Where appropriate, use the support of carers during the assessment process 
In collaboration with supervisor and/or or relevant health professional, determine the older person's risk factors based on measurements and findings 
Identify the older person's needs, issues and concerns outside scope of practice and refer to appropriate supervisor and health professional 
Identify and explain options to minimise the risk of falls 
Work with the older person and their carers to identify strategies that are consistent with their safety needs, priorities and specific requirements 
Implement strategies in a safe and effective manner 
Implement strategies in a manner that minimises the older person's discomfort 
Where appropriate, provide support to the carer to contribute to the strategy 
Monitor the effects of the strategies on the older person 
Identify indicators of increased risk 
Identify when strategies are not having the desired result and identify possible reasons for this 
Reassess and identify more appropriate strategies 
Work with the older person and their carers to assess the outcomes of falls minimisation strategies and discuss with supervisor and/or or relevant health professional 
Comply with the organisation's reporting requirements 
Complete documentation according to organisation policy and protocols 
Maintain documentation in a manner consistent with reporting requirements 
File documentation organisation policy and protocols 

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