Elements and Performance Criteria
- Provide an immediate response to offenders' condition.
- Assess the condition of offender by observation and checking 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 according to the organisation's procedures for substance testing and risk assessment.
- Monitor and record offender's condition according to organisation's procedures.
- Reduce the possibility of risk or injury.
- 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 occupational health and safety policies and guidelines and 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 that are clear, accurate and in the required format.