ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements define the essential outcomes

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

1. Gather information and determine need

1.1 Monitor community, group and individual mental health and wellbeing issues, risks and protective factors.

1.2 Identify, access and review information sources on population health, demographic, social and epidemiology trends

1.3 Identify and consult with key stakeholders

1.4 Determine key issues and program objectives from research undertaken

2. Develop and implement programs

2.1 Research features of other evidence based promotion, prevention and early intervention programs

2.2 Investigate and integrate current preventative health care perspectives

2.3 Identify the need for additional specialist skills within the program

2.4 Create, structure and document a program that responds to identified needs and objectives

2.5 Develop evaluation mechanisms against agreed objectives

2.6 Develop and implement an action plan that identifies required activities, resources, and timelines

2.7 Implement program according to agreed plan

3. Evaluate and report on programs

3.1 Gather feedback from stakeholders on completion of program

3.2 Evaluate impact and value of program against agreed mechanisms, from own observations and feedback received

3.3 Develop recommendations for change based on evaluations and seek approval where required

3.4 Prepare reports and documentation according to organisation protocols

3.5 Communicate outcomes, evaluation results and proposed recommendations with key stakeholders