The important thing to remember when gathering evidence is that the more evidence the better - that is, the more evidence you gather to demonstrate your skills, the more confident an assessor can be that you have learned the skills not just at one point in time, but are continuing to apply and develop those skills (as opposed to just learning for the test!). Furthermore, one piece of evidence that you collect will not usualy demonstrate all the required criteria for a unit of competency, whereas multiple overlapping pieces of evidence will usually do the trick!
From the Wiki University
What evidence can you provide to prove your understanding of each of the following citeria?
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Work as part of an interdisciplinary health care team in mental health care
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Contribute appropriately to support the interdisciplinary health care team in managing care of the person requiring mental health care Completed |
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Contribute to achieving effective team work and supportive positive group dynamics when working with health care colleagues Completed |
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Implement into own nursing practice the philosophical and policy frameworks for managing care for the person requiring mental health services Completed |
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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 Completed |
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Participate safely as part of team in interventions involving chemical or physical restraint, and document in accordance with organisation policy and procedures Completed |
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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 Completed |
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Clarify the impact of mental health treatment and rehabilitation on the person, family or carer
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Perform holistic assessment including mental health assessment of the person in consultation and collaboration with the registered nurse Completed |
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Identify the impact of a mental health condition on the person and family or carer where appropriate Completed |
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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 Completed |
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Provide the person with education to promote their well-being and self-management of their mental health condition Completed |
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Relate therapeutically to a person with a mental health condition
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Respond to the person’s behaviour in a therapeutic manner, recognising antecedents for behaviour as appropriate Completed |
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Acknowledge the person’s individual experiences in a non-judgemental manner Completed |
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Demonstrate knowledge of the stages and philosophy of therapeutic relationships Completed |
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Prioritise care issues for the person in accordance with their presentation and behaviour Completed |
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Maintain professional boundaries with the person, and set appropriate limits for therapeutic interventions Completed |
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Recognise own verbal and non-verbal cues that may impact the person and others, and amend own communication practices as required Completed |
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Seek out opportunities and participate in professional development, acquiring knowledge to guide own practice Completed |
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Evaluate the care plan for a person with mental health condition, and support a person’s self-management
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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 Completed |
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Evaluate nursing interventions provided and consider identified outcomes against evidence-based best practice in mental health nursing care Completed |
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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 Completed |
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Document uptake by the person of specific health promotion initiatives to support their self-management Completed |
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Evaluate the care plan for a person with mental health condition, and support a person’s self-management
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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 Completed |
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Evaluate nursing interventions provided and consider identified outcomes against evidence-based best practice in mental health nursing care Completed |
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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 Completed |
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Document uptake by the person of specific health promotion initiatives to support their self-management Completed |
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