ELEMENT

Elements define the essential outcome

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

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

1. Identify behaviours of concern that are likely to put the person or others at risk of harm

1.1 Define and document behaviours of concern using objective, observable and measurable terms that all people supporting the person can understand

1.2 Identify the behaviours of concern using a functional or observational behaviour assessment

1.3 Identify and assess the environmental and lifestyle context of behaviours of concern

1.4 Identify and assess the personal characteristics, physical and mental health, past experiences, skills and limitations, and interpersonal relationships that might contribute to behaviours of concern

1.5 Identify the type, frequency and triggers of behaviours of concern

1.6 Facilitate the ongoing involvement of others in the observation and recording of behaviours of concern and the assessment and planning processes

2. Develop positive behaviour support responses using a person-centred approach

2.1 Ensure that the person’s preferences for including their carer and/or family and/or relevant others in the ongoing development of supports are taken into account

2.2 Demonstrate a strengths and evidence-based, best practice approach that reflects and respects the rights, personal choices, needs, abilities and goals of the person

2.3 Develop supports that are based on accurate records, observations and consultation with all who will use them, including the person, to accommodate lifestyle preferences

2.4 Develop interventions and supports that safeguard the person from increased risk of being exploited, abused, or exposed to inappropriate constraints or unlawful treatment

2.5 Identify proactive and positive supports to promote behavioural change, including changes to the environment and communication strategies

2.6 Identify the timeframes and goals of the plan, how success will be measured, and how it will be monitored and reviewed

2.7 Identify changes to work practices that may be implemented to reduce the behaviours of concern

2.8 Identify interventions for critical or adverse situations and reactive responses to reduce the risk of harm to the person or others in accordance with organisation, legal and ethical requirements

2.9 Identify the appropriate supports for the person and workers after a behaviour of concern has occurred

2.10 Identify staffing issues and how they will be addressed

2.11 Ensure the necessary consents and approvals are documented prior to implementation of the plan

3. Monitor and review the person’s individual behaviour support plan

3.1 Monitor the person’s individual behaviour support plan in consultation with the person and internal and external support providers and/or groups

3.2 Monitor the implementation of the plan to measure improvements to the person’s quality of life and reductions in the risk of harm to the person and others

3.3 Measure and report on the number of adverse or critical events of behaviours of concern to determine the effectiveness of the behaviour support plan

3.4 Coordinate informal or formal debriefing process for relevant workers when critical incidents occur in accordance with organisation policies and procedures

3.5 Implement changes to the behaviour support plan consistent with evidence collected and in consultation with the person, support providers and other relevant professionals

3.6 Comply with the organisation's reporting and documentation requirements

3.7 Communicate individualised behaviour support plan revisions with all of the people who are providing support