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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Provide an immediate response to offender's condition
   • Assess the condition of offender through observation of external signs and responses.
   • Place offender in a location designed to protect the safety and welfare of people involved.
   • Monitor offender’s condition and behaviour and note all signs consistent with alcohol or drug use.
   • Note signs that are not consistent with drug or alcohol use and report these immediately.
   • Request emergency assistance where offender’s condition suggests the need for immediate medical attention based on emergency response criteria.
   • Request medical support for substance testing and risk assessment.
   • Monitor and record offender’s condition.
2. Reduce the possibility of harm
   • Determine the need to use isolation and restraint according to risk assessment and organisational guidelines.
   • Maintain a calm and confident manner in all contact with offenders affected by drugs and alcohol.
   • Follow the organisation’s infection control guidelines in all actions to protect the safety of all people.
   • Respond to emergencies according to emergency procedures and degree of urgency.
   • Recruit specialist support immediately when indicated by offender’s condition and degree of risk.
   • Complete incident reports.
3. Provide an immediate response to offender's condition
   • Assess the condition of offender through observation of external signs and responses.
   • Place offender in a location designed to protect the safety and welfare of people involved.
   • Monitor offender’s condition and behaviour and note all signs consistent with alcohol or drug use.
   • Note signs that are not consistent with drug or alcohol use and report these immediately.
   • Request emergency assistance where offender’s condition suggests the need for immediate medical attention based on emergency response criteria.
   • Request medical support for substance testing and risk assessment.
   • Monitor and record offender’s condition.
4. Reduce the possibility of harm
   • Determine the need to use isolation and restraint according to risk assessment and organisational guidelines.
   • Maintain a calm and confident manner in all contact with offenders affected by drugs and alcohol.
   • Follow the organisation’s infection control guidelines in all actions to protect the safety of all people.
   • Respond to emergencies according to emergency procedures and degree of urgency.
   • Recruit specialist support immediately when indicated by offender’s condition and degree of risk.
   • Complete incident reports.

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the candidate must demonstrate evidence of performance of the following on at least one occasion.

monitoring behaviour and condition for changes

analysing physical signs for indications of potential problems

providing emergency first aid

working with intoxicated clients in a manner that ensures their safety and that of others

assessing risks in emergencies

applying organisation’s policies and procedures for prevention of harm, including emergency procedures and infection control

completing succinct written reports in the required format

seeking specialist support when required

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Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the depth of knowledge demonstrated must be appropriate to the job context of the candidate.

organisation’s policies and procedures related to dealing with clients affected by alcohol and other drugs

understanding of drug or alcohol use, including:

symptoms of drug use and overdose

drugs in the local community, prison and correctional environment

recent and relevant information and policies on alcohol and other drug use

harm minimisation

emergency response procedures, including:

restraint guidelines

isolation guidelines

use of response specialists

first aid

requirements for reports

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