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

HLTENN031 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Apply nursing practice in the contemporary mental health care setting

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Issue Date: March 2024


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Unit of Competency HLTENN031 - Apply nursing practice in the contemporary mental health care setting
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to work as part of the interdisciplinary health care team providing care for people requiring mental health services. Enrolled nurses working in the mental health care need to hold and apply specialised in-depth knowledge, effectively integrate theory and practice, and make reliable clinical assessments and judgements.This unit applies to enrolled nurses, registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia, seeking specialisation in enrolled nurse work that is carried out in consultation and collaboration with registered nurses, and under direct or indirect supervisory arrangements aligned to the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia regulatory authority legislative requirements.The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian/New Zealand standards and industry codes of practice.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

Skills must have been demonstrated in the workplace with the addition of simulations and scenarios where the full range of contexts and situations cannot be provided in the workplace. The following conditions must be met for this unit:

use of suitable facilities, equipment and resources in line with the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council’s Standards including

progressive notes of a de-identified person’s medical history

organisation policy and procedures on which to base the planning

modelling of industry operating conditions including access to real people for simulations and scenarios in enrolled nursing work.

Assessors must satisfy the Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) 2015/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.

In addition, assessors must hold a current registration as a registered nurse with Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.

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: Elements define the essential outcomes
       
Element: Work as part of an interdisciplinary health care team in mental health care
  • Contribute appropriately to support the interdisciplinary health care team in managing care of the person requiring mental health care
  • Contribute to achieving effective team work and supportive positive group dynamics when working with health care colleagues
  • Implement into own nursing practice the philosophical and policy frameworks for managing care for the person requiring mental health services
  • Identify the contributions of emergency services, referring agencies, hospital and community team staff and community support groups to the care needs of the person with a mental health condition
  • Participate safely as part of team in interventions involving chemical or physical restraint, and document in accordance with organisation policy and procedures
  • Identify when the acuity of a person is beyond own skills and knowledge and promptly consult with registered nurse and relevant interdisciplinary health care team members
       
Element: Clarify the impact of mental health treatment and rehabilitation on the person, family or carer
  • Perform holistic assessment including mental health assessment of the person in consultation and collaboration with the registered nurse
  • Identify the impact of a mental health condition on the person and family or carer where appropriate
  • Identify opportunities where indicated, to provide the person, family or carer with information on availability and access to recovery-orientated health services and community resources
  • Provide the person with education to promote their well-being and self-management of their mental health condition
       
Element: Relate therapeutically to a person with a mental health condition
  • Respond to the person’s behaviour in a therapeutic manner, recognising antecedents for behaviour as appropriate
  • Acknowledge the person’s individual experiences in a non-judgemental manner
  • Demonstrate knowledge of the stages and philosophy of therapeutic relationships
  • Prioritise care issues for the person in accordance with their presentation and behaviour
  • Maintain professional boundaries with the person, and set appropriate limits for therapeutic interventions
  • Recognise own verbal and non-verbal cues that may impact the person and others, and amend own communication practices as required
  • Seek out opportunities and participate in professional development, acquiring knowledge to guide own practice
       
Element: Evaluate the care plan for a person with mental health condition, and support a person’s self-management
  • Critically review the care plan and propose changes or modifications according to the person’s progress toward planned outcomes in consultation and collaboration with interdisciplinary health care team
  • Evaluate nursing interventions provided and consider identified outcomes against evidence-based best practice in mental health nursing care
  • Promote the person’s self-management of their condition and assist them to provide accurate information to their family or carer on their mental health care needs
  • Document uptake by the person of specific health promotion initiatives to support their self-management
       
Element: Evaluate the care plan for a person with mental health condition, and support a person’s self-management
  • Critically review the care plan and propose changes or modifications according to the person’s progress toward planned outcomes in consultation and collaboration with interdisciplinary health care team
  • Evaluate nursing interventions provided and consider identified outcomes against evidence-based best practice in mental health nursing care
  • Promote the person’s self-management of their condition and assist them to provide accurate information to their family or carer on their mental health care needs
  • Document uptake by the person of specific health promotion initiatives to support their self-management
       


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.

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements define the essential outcomes

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

1. Work as part of an interdisciplinary health care team in mental health care

1.1 Contribute appropriately to support the interdisciplinary health care team in managing care of the person requiring mental health care

1.2 Contribute to achieving effective team work and supportive positive group dynamics when working with health care colleagues

1.3 Implement into own nursing practice the philosophical and policy frameworks for managing care for the person requiring mental health services

1.4 Identify the contributions of emergency services, referring agencies, hospital and community team staff and community support groups to the care needs of the person with a mental health condition

1.5 Participate safely as part of team in interventions involving chemical or physical restraint, and document in accordance with organisation policy and procedures

1.6 Identify when the acuity of a person is beyond own skills and knowledge and promptly consult with registered nurse and relevant interdisciplinary health care team members

2. Clarify the impact of mental health treatment and rehabilitation on the person, family or carer

2.1 Perform holistic assessment including mental health assessment of the person in consultation and collaboration with the registered nurse

2.2 Identify the impact of a mental health condition on the person and family or carer where appropriate

2.3 Identify opportunities where indicated, to provide the person, family or carer with information on availability and access to recovery-orientated health services and community resources

2.4 Provide the person with education to promote their well-being and self-management of their mental health condition

3. Relate therapeutically to a person with a mental health condition

3.1 Respond to the person’s behaviour in a therapeutic manner, recognising antecedents for behaviour as appropriate

3.2 Acknowledge the person’s individual experiences in a non-judgemental manner

3.3 Demonstrate knowledge of the stages and philosophy of therapeutic relationships

3.4 Prioritise care issues for the person in accordance with their presentation and behaviour

3.5 Maintain professional boundaries with the person, and set appropriate limits for therapeutic interventions

3.6 Recognise own verbal and non-verbal cues that may impact the person and others, and amend own communication practices as required

3.7 Seek out opportunities and participate in professional development, acquiring knowledge to guide own practice

4. Evaluate the care plan for a person with mental health condition, and support a person’s self-management

4.1 Critically review the care plan and propose changes or modifications according to the person’s progress toward planned outcomes in consultation and collaboration with interdisciplinary health care team

4.2 Evaluate nursing interventions provided and consider identified outcomes against evidence-based best practice in mental health nursing care

4.3 Promote the person’s self-management of their condition and assist them to provide accurate information to their family or carer on their mental health care needs

4.4 Document uptake by the person of specific health promotion initiatives to support their self-management

The candidate must show evidence of the ability to complete tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage tasks and manage contingencies in the context of the job role. There must be evidence that the candidate has:

undertaken nursing work in accordance with Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia professional practice standards, codes and guidelines

provided nursing care and management for 3 people with a mental health condition and documented progress towards planned nursing outcomes in the workplace, including the following complex issues:

non-compliance with medication

adverse effects of pharmacology used to treat mental health condition

risk of self-harm and requirements for physical restraint

alcohol and other drug misuse

coping skills

changes to sleep and concentration patterns.

The candidate must be able to demonstrate essential knowledge required to effectively complete tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage tasks and manage contingencies in the context of the work role. This includes knowledge of:

broad classifications of mental health conditions

application of nursing theory to a mental health context

mental health pharmacology including therapeutic and adverse effects

diagnostic tests used in mental health assessment and their significance

ethical issues associated with use of antipsychotic medications

concept of the national framework for recovery-oriented mental health services

research related to mental health care and evidence based nursing practice

legal and ethical considerations (national, State/Territory and local) regarding participation of the person and carer in planning and recovery, and how these are applied in organisations and individual practice, including:

codes of practice

discrimination

dignity of risk

duty of care

human rights

informed consent

mandatory reporting

practice standards

privacy, confidentiality and disclosure

policy frameworks

records management

rights and responsibilities of workers, employers and individuals accessing the service

specific mental health legislation and its impact on individual workers

work role boundaries, including responsibilities and limitations:

role of other workers

roles of family and carers

work health and safety

national framework for recovery-orientated mental health services (Australian Government):

principles of recovery-oriented practice

evidence-based practice in the context of recovery

culturally appropriate health promotion activities for persons with mental health conditions

factors influencing self-esteem

medical terminology associated with contemporary mental health care

philosophy underpinning mental health care

principles of mental health assessment and risk assessment

specialised knowledge in the antecedents and clinical manifestations of mental health conditions

appropriate of interventions involving chemical or physical restraint

classification systems for mental health conditions, including:

Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5)

Classification of Mental and Behavioural Disorders ICD-10.


Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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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.

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements define the essential outcomes

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

1. Work as part of an interdisciplinary health care team in mental health care

1.1 Contribute appropriately to support the interdisciplinary health care team in managing care of the person requiring mental health care

1.2 Contribute to achieving effective team work and supportive positive group dynamics when working with health care colleagues

1.3 Implement into own nursing practice the philosophical and policy frameworks for managing care for the person requiring mental health services

1.4 Identify the contributions of emergency services, referring agencies, hospital and community team staff and community support groups to the care needs of the person with a mental health condition

1.5 Participate safely as part of team in interventions involving chemical or physical restraint, and document in accordance with organisation policy and procedures

1.6 Identify when the acuity of a person is beyond own skills and knowledge and promptly consult with registered nurse and relevant interdisciplinary health care team members

2. Clarify the impact of mental health treatment and rehabilitation on the person, family or carer

2.1 Perform holistic assessment including mental health assessment of the person in consultation and collaboration with the registered nurse

2.2 Identify the impact of a mental health condition on the person and family or carer where appropriate

2.3 Identify opportunities where indicated, to provide the person, family or carer with information on availability and access to recovery-orientated health services and community resources

2.4 Provide the person with education to promote their well-being and self-management of their mental health condition

3. Relate therapeutically to a person with a mental health condition

3.1 Respond to the person’s behaviour in a therapeutic manner, recognising antecedents for behaviour as appropriate

3.2 Acknowledge the person’s individual experiences in a non-judgemental manner

3.3 Demonstrate knowledge of the stages and philosophy of therapeutic relationships

3.4 Prioritise care issues for the person in accordance with their presentation and behaviour

3.5 Maintain professional boundaries with the person, and set appropriate limits for therapeutic interventions

3.6 Recognise own verbal and non-verbal cues that may impact the person and others, and amend own communication practices as required

3.7 Seek out opportunities and participate in professional development, acquiring knowledge to guide own practice

4. Evaluate the care plan for a person with mental health condition, and support a person’s self-management

4.1 Critically review the care plan and propose changes or modifications according to the person’s progress toward planned outcomes in consultation and collaboration with interdisciplinary health care team

4.2 Evaluate nursing interventions provided and consider identified outcomes against evidence-based best practice in mental health nursing care

4.3 Promote the person’s self-management of their condition and assist them to provide accurate information to their family or carer on their mental health care needs

4.4 Document uptake by the person of specific health promotion initiatives to support their self-management

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
 
Contribute appropriately to support the interdisciplinary health care team in managing care of the person requiring mental health care 
Contribute to achieving effective team work and supportive positive group dynamics when working with health care colleagues 
Implement into own nursing practice the philosophical and policy frameworks for managing care for the person requiring mental health services 
Identify the contributions of emergency services, referring agencies, hospital and community team staff and community support groups to the care needs of the person with a mental health condition 
Participate safely as part of team in interventions involving chemical or physical restraint, and document in accordance with organisation policy and procedures 
Identify when the acuity of a person is beyond own skills and knowledge and promptly consult with registered nurse and relevant interdisciplinary health care team members 
Perform holistic assessment including mental health assessment of the person in consultation and collaboration with the registered nurse 
Identify the impact of a mental health condition on the person and family or carer where appropriate 
Identify opportunities where indicated, to provide the person, family or carer with information on availability and access to recovery-orientated health services and community resources 
Provide the person with education to promote their well-being and self-management of their mental health condition 
Respond to the person’s behaviour in a therapeutic manner, recognising antecedents for behaviour as appropriate 
Acknowledge the person’s individual experiences in a non-judgemental manner 
Demonstrate knowledge of the stages and philosophy of therapeutic relationships 
Prioritise care issues for the person in accordance with their presentation and behaviour 
Maintain professional boundaries with the person, and set appropriate limits for therapeutic interventions 
Recognise own verbal and non-verbal cues that may impact the person and others, and amend own communication practices as required 
Seek out opportunities and participate in professional development, acquiring knowledge to guide own practice 
Critically review the care plan and propose changes or modifications according to the person’s progress toward planned outcomes in consultation and collaboration with interdisciplinary health care team 
Evaluate nursing interventions provided and consider identified outcomes against evidence-based best practice in mental health nursing care 
Promote the person’s self-management of their condition and assist them to provide accurate information to their family or carer on their mental health care needs 
Document uptake by the person of specific health promotion initiatives to support their self-management 
Critically review the care plan and propose changes or modifications according to the person’s progress toward planned outcomes in consultation and collaboration with interdisciplinary health care team 
Evaluate nursing interventions provided and consider identified outcomes against evidence-based best practice in mental health nursing care 
Promote the person’s self-management of their condition and assist them to provide accurate information to their family or carer on their mental health care needs 
Document uptake by the person of specific health promotion initiatives to support their self-management 

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