Formats and tools
- Unit Description
- Reconstruct the unit from the xml and display it as an HTML page.
- Assessment Tool
- an assessor resource that builds a framework for writing an assessment tool
- Assessment Template
- generate a spreadsheet for marking this unit in a classroom environment. Put student names in the top row and check them off as they demonstrate competenece for each of the unit's elements and performance criteria.
- Assessment Matrix
- a slightly different format than the assessment template. A spreadsheet with unit names, elements and performance criteria in separate columns. Put assessment names in column headings to track which performance criteria each one covers. Good for ensuring that you've covered every one of the performance criteria with your assessment instrument (all assessement tools together).
- Wiki Markup
- mark up the unit in a wiki markup codes, ready to copy and paste into a wiki page. The output will work in most wikis but is designed to work particularly well as a Wikiversity learning project.
- Evidence Guide
- create an evidence guide for workplace assessment and RPL applicants
- Competency Mapping Template
- Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners. A template for developing assessments for a unit, which will help you to create valid, fair and reliable assessments for the unit, ready to give to trainers and students
- Observation Checklist
- create an observation checklist for workplace assessment and RPL applicants. This is similar to the evidence guide above, but a little shorter and friendlier on your printer. You will also need to create a seperate Assessor Marking Guide for guidelines on gathering evidence and a list of key points for each activity observed using the unit's range statement, required skills and evidence required (see the unit's html page for details)
- Self Assessment Survey
- A form for students to assess thier current skill levels against each of the unit's performance criteria. Cut and paste into a web document or print and distribute in hard copy.
- Moodle Outcomes
- Create a csv file of the unit's performance criteria to import into a moodle course as outcomes, ready to associate with each of your assignments. Here's a quick 'how to' for importing these into moodle 2.x
- Registered Training Organisations
- Trying to find someone to train or assess you? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver CHCCSM002, 'Implement case management practice'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Implement case management practice' on fishpond.com.au. This online store has a huge range of books, pretty reasonable prices, free delivery in Australia *and* they give a small commission to ntisthis.com for every purchase, so go nuts :)
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements define the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria specify the level of performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Initiate complex case management process | 1.1 Confirm eligibility of client for case management and match their profile against service eligibility criteria 1.2 Inform the client of all rights and responsibilities and obtain client’s consent to involvement in case management 1.3 Collect information about the client, maintain confidentiality and privacy and minimise any duplication 1.4 Work with the client to confirm and prioritise needs and to pursue relevant, achievable and time-framed goals 1.5 Recognise and respect the client's right to self-determination within legal parameters 1.6 Identify social, economic, housing, personal and family factors that may influence the client's health, well being and level of independence 1.7 Discuss the case management process with the client, the complaint and appeal processes and the service criteria for exit 1.8 Ascertain specific cultural needs of the client to provide appropriate services and support for their development 1.9 Estimate the level of case management support required to implement the client's plan and discuss with all relevant parties |
2. Identify and consider possible solutions to complex issues | 2.1 Identify complex legal and ethical issues and questions about aspects of case management and resolve in line with organisation guidelines and regulatory requirements or seek appropriate resources 2.2 Identify complex issues relating to funding of service provision and administer resources within relevant regulatory framework 2.3 Ensure ethical standards are addressed to protect the autonomy, dignity, privacy and rights of the client 2.4 Advocate for client-centred solutions to complex identified needs at service delivery and policy-making levels 2.5 Collaborate with colleagues, professionals and between services as needed to meet client's needs, achieve goals and to optimise outcomes 2.6 Maintain up-to-date knowledge of, and links with, available resources and services within the community |
3. Develop plan of action to address identified priorities | 3.1 Use client identified goals and needs assessment to develop and agree on a plan of action 3.2 Support and develop the client's ability to independently access alternative resources to address needs 3.3 Conduct research to establish an informed plan of action 3.4 Evaluate any barriers that may restrict the client's ability to meet identified goals and determine strategies to minimise their impact 3.5 Plan actions that are within client's financial resources 3.6 Convene and/or participate in case conferences with services providers and/or family, carers, natural supports and relevant others 3.7 Seek and obtain the client's consent to undertake any referrals to other services and/or organisations 3.8 Provide the client with timely information about available service options and support them to make informed decisions and exercise choice in all stages of the case management process 3.9 Document the client's goals and determine how effectiveness of interventions will be measured and evaluated |
4. Monitor service provision and coordination | 4.1 Communicate with service providers to discuss the case management plan, identify problems and adjust as necessary 4.2 Advocate for service system improvements and identify and communicate gaps and/or inadequate services to program managers 4.3 Make adjustments to services, supports and resources according to client's needs and financial parameters 4.4 Document and report to relevant organisation or funding body the implications from any variations to expected plan |
5. Evaluate client outcomes | 5.1 Undertake periodic reassessment and evaluation of outcomes against expected outcome 5.2 Obtain information from clients, service providers, funding bodies and case managers to determine progress and evaluate against identified goals in the plan 5.3 Evaluate the effectiveness of plan adjustments to address client's ongoing situation and changing needs 5.4 Evaluate the effectiveness of case management processes and service delivery, including client satisfaction and costs against benefits 5.5 Work with the client to evaluate ongoing support needs to meet their goals, including review of parameters for disengagement 5.6 Evaluate financial outcomes of adjustments to plan 5.7 Identify opportunities for the client to maintain or develop independence from any aspect of the plan 5.8 Document and report client outcomes and satisfaction in accordance with organisation requirements |