Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

FNSPIM416 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Work effectively in the medical indemnity sector

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Issue Date: May 2024


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Unit of Competency FNSPIM416 - Work effectively in the medical indemnity sector
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to work effectively in the medical indemnity sector and manage medical indemnity claims. It encompasses the application of research and consultation skills to complete work processes.It applies to individuals who use specialised legal and medical knowledge in following organisational procedures. They work independently and in teams and make judgements within their level of responsibility to achieve organisational objectives and standards.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

Assessment must be conducted in a safe environment where evidence gathered demonstrates consistent performance of typical activities expereinced in the personal injury management field of work and include access to:office equipment, technology, software and consumables

organisational records, policies and procedures.

Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational education and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Provide an overview of medical indemnity processes
  • Outline the concept of negligence and risk management in medical indemnity
  • Identify key stakeholders and participants in the medical indemnity sector and explain their roles, responsibilities and functions in different jurisdictions
  • Identify and categorise types of claims managed in the medical indemnity sector
  • Identify the role of public and private insurance and jurisdictional coverage issues in medical indemnity insurance
  • Outline reporting requirements including data collection requirements
       
Element: Access and research information on medical issues
  • Research polices and standards relating to patient safety initiatives in relevant jurisdictions
  • Identify approaches used in hospitals to manage clinical risk including adverse medical incidents and investigations
  • Identify suitable sources of information to undertake research into medical issues
  • Research key features and trends relevant to common and uncommon types of medical indemnity claims
  • Identify key medical practice areas in medical indemnity cases and interpret terminology relevant to claims within these practice areas
  • Identify the medical skills and qualifications required to provide expert evidence in the medical indemnity sector
       
Element: Access and research information on legal issues in medical indemnity
  • Identify and source relevant legislation, regulations and codes of practice relevant to the medical indemnity sector and to the work role
  • Demonstrate knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations and codes of practice when working with stakeholders
  • Identify the basic legal process involved in litigation of medical indemnity claims
  • Identify the process for medical indemnity claims within the court system
  • Identify and explain key legal terminology used in the medical indemnity sector
  • Identify and access the key policies and guidelines relevant to medical indemnity cases
       
Element: Undertake consultation with stakeholders
  • Follow organisational processes and procedures for consulting and negotiating with stakeholders
  • Provide accurate and timely verbal and written communication to stakeholders to support the consultation process
  • Manage ongoing communications with internal and external stakeholders
       


Evidence Required

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ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Provide an overview of medical indemnity processes

1.1 Outline the concept of negligence and risk management in medical indemnity

1.2 Identify key stakeholders and participants in the medical indemnity sector and explain their roles, responsibilities and functions in different jurisdictions

1.3 Identify and categorise types of claims managed in the medical indemnity sector

1.4 Identify the role of public and private insurance and jurisdictional coverage issues in medical indemnity insurance

1.5 Outline reporting requirements including data collection requirements

2. Access and research information on medical issues

2.1 Research polices and standards relating to patient safety initiatives in relevant jurisdictions

2.2 Identify approaches used in hospitals to manage clinical risk including adverse medical incidents and investigations

2.3 Identify suitable sources of information to undertake research into medical issues

2.4 Research key features and trends relevant to common and uncommon types of medical indemnity claims

2.5 Identify key medical practice areas in medical indemnity cases and interpret terminology relevant to claims within these practice areas

2.6 Identify the medical skills and qualifications required to provide expert evidence in the medical indemnity sector

3. Access and research information on legal issues in medical indemnity

3.1 Identify and source relevant legislation, regulations and codes of practice relevant to the medical indemnity sector and to the work role

3.2 Demonstrate knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations and codes of practice when working with stakeholders

3.3 Identify the basic legal process involved in litigation of medical indemnity claims

3.4 Identify the process for medical indemnity claims within the court system

3.5 Identify and explain key legal terminology used in the medical indemnity sector

3.6 Identify and access the key policies and guidelines relevant to medical indemnity cases

4. Undertake consultation with stakeholders

4.1 Follow organisational processes and procedures for consulting and negotiating with stakeholders

4.2 Provide accurate and timely verbal and written communication to stakeholders to support the consultation process

4.3 Manage ongoing communications with internal and external stakeholders

Evidence of the ability to:

access, source and maintain current information relating to medical indemnity legislation, regulations and codes of practice as required

research key legal and medical information relevant to own role

consult with stakeholders demonstrating a sound knowledge of the medical indemnity sector and the processes involved.

Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.

To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:

outline the key steps in the medical indemnity claims process including consultation and negotiation

describe the roles and responsibilities of key stakeholders and participants in medical indemnity within Australia including:

public and private health systems

medical professionals

allied health practitioners

insurance companies

legal service providers

identify key medical indemnity federal, state and territory authorities and their roles and responsibilities including:

independent health services commissions (state and territory)

Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)

health practitioner professional associations and registration boards including the Australian Medical Association (AMA)

Health and Disability Services Complaints Office (HADSCO)

coroner and coroners court in relevant jurisdiction

WorkCover authorities

explain the role of patient consent in medical indemnity

describe hospital processes and reporting requirements for managing clinical risk including adverse medical incidents and investigations

explain the general process for litigation relating to medical indemnity claims

provide an overview of medical indemnity claims processes within the Australian court system including the role of coronial inquests

identify the rules relating to causation and damage in medical negligence

list and define key legal terminology used in the medical indemnity sector

describe the key features of:

relevant industry codes of practice

organisational policies and procedures

relevant medical indemnity legislative and regulatory requirements including the Civil Liability Act and the Privacy Act.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Provide an overview of medical indemnity processes

1.1 Outline the concept of negligence and risk management in medical indemnity

1.2 Identify key stakeholders and participants in the medical indemnity sector and explain their roles, responsibilities and functions in different jurisdictions

1.3 Identify and categorise types of claims managed in the medical indemnity sector

1.4 Identify the role of public and private insurance and jurisdictional coverage issues in medical indemnity insurance

1.5 Outline reporting requirements including data collection requirements

2. Access and research information on medical issues

2.1 Research polices and standards relating to patient safety initiatives in relevant jurisdictions

2.2 Identify approaches used in hospitals to manage clinical risk including adverse medical incidents and investigations

2.3 Identify suitable sources of information to undertake research into medical issues

2.4 Research key features and trends relevant to common and uncommon types of medical indemnity claims

2.5 Identify key medical practice areas in medical indemnity cases and interpret terminology relevant to claims within these practice areas

2.6 Identify the medical skills and qualifications required to provide expert evidence in the medical indemnity sector

3. Access and research information on legal issues in medical indemnity

3.1 Identify and source relevant legislation, regulations and codes of practice relevant to the medical indemnity sector and to the work role

3.2 Demonstrate knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations and codes of practice when working with stakeholders

3.3 Identify the basic legal process involved in litigation of medical indemnity claims

3.4 Identify the process for medical indemnity claims within the court system

3.5 Identify and explain key legal terminology used in the medical indemnity sector

3.6 Identify and access the key policies and guidelines relevant to medical indemnity cases

4. Undertake consultation with stakeholders

4.1 Follow organisational processes and procedures for consulting and negotiating with stakeholders

4.2 Provide accurate and timely verbal and written communication to stakeholders to support the consultation process

4.3 Manage ongoing communications with internal and external stakeholders

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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
Outline the concept of negligence and risk management in medical indemnity 
Identify key stakeholders and participants in the medical indemnity sector and explain their roles, responsibilities and functions in different jurisdictions 
Identify and categorise types of claims managed in the medical indemnity sector 
Identify the role of public and private insurance and jurisdictional coverage issues in medical indemnity insurance 
Outline reporting requirements including data collection requirements 
Research polices and standards relating to patient safety initiatives in relevant jurisdictions 
Identify approaches used in hospitals to manage clinical risk including adverse medical incidents and investigations 
Identify suitable sources of information to undertake research into medical issues 
Research key features and trends relevant to common and uncommon types of medical indemnity claims 
Identify key medical practice areas in medical indemnity cases and interpret terminology relevant to claims within these practice areas 
Identify the medical skills and qualifications required to provide expert evidence in the medical indemnity sector 
Identify and source relevant legislation, regulations and codes of practice relevant to the medical indemnity sector and to the work role 
Demonstrate knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations and codes of practice when working with stakeholders 
Identify the basic legal process involved in litigation of medical indemnity claims 
Identify the process for medical indemnity claims within the court system 
Identify and explain key legal terminology used in the medical indemnity sector 
Identify and access the key policies and guidelines relevant to medical indemnity cases 
Follow organisational processes and procedures for consulting and negotiating with stakeholders 
Provide accurate and timely verbal and written communication to stakeholders to support the consultation process 
Manage ongoing communications with internal and external stakeholders 

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