Elements and Performance Criteria
- Elements define the essential outcomes
- Check client needs
- Review client information and conduct initial withdrawal assessment with the client using an appropriate withdrawal tool according to organisation protocols
- Collaborate with other services as indicated by client needs
- Report behaviour or physical status inconsistent with alcohol and/or drug use to the appropriate person and/or seek assistance
- Identify and respond to the need for medical or emergency assistance as appropriate within scope of own role
- Evaluate client against organisation mission criteria and determine if they have been referred appropriately
- Where referral is not appropriate, support client to access other available services
- Support management of withdrawal
- Determine most appropriate withdrawal modality based on client needs
- Provide an appropriate environment within which alcohol and/or drug/s withdrawal is to take place
- Monitor client’s physical and psychological state regularly to ensure health and safety according to organisation guidelines
- Provide client with support services within scope of own role
- Identify signs of any concurrent illness and refer appropriately
- Document services provided to client and consult with appropriate persons
- Evaluate client withdrawal