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 DEFPH014A, 'Investigate and control outbreak of disease'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Investigate and control outbreak of disease' 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 |
1. Gather data in support of the investigation | 1.1 Relevant personnel within affected organisation are liaised with to gain consent for investigation and to inform them of the process to be undertaken. 1.2 Factors affecting the complexityof the investigation are determined and addressed to facilitate commencement of investigation activities. 1.3 Persons assisting with the investigation are tasked and provided with appropriate guidance to enable them to assist independently. 1.4 Verification of outbreak is confirmed by comparison of reported cases with the usual incidence of cases experienced. 1.5 If possible, presumptive diagnosis is obtained from medical officer to focus investigation effort. 1.6 Initial control measures are instigated to limit the spread of disease and to provide early treatment to those displaying symptoms of the disease. 1.7 Interviews are conducted with both affected and non 1.8 Information gathered is treated as in 1.9 Questionnaires are administered to both affected and non 1.10 Onsite inspections are conducted of places found to be common to those affected by the disease to gather site information to assist with the identification of the disease source/s. 1.11 Equipment is used during onsite inspection in accordance with organisational policies and procedures. |
2. Analyse data to classify the path of disease | 2.1 Data from all sources is collated to enable comparison and analysis. 2.2 Data assessed as being not related to the disease outbreak is removed to enable accurate analysis. 2.3 Characteristics of the disease are assessed to determine the route of disease and likely targets. 2.4 Disease attack rate is determined to establish the cumulative incidence rate of disease over the period of the outbreak. 2.5 Data is used to develop an endemic curve diagram to show the spread of infection over time and to identify the likely incidents of exposure to the disease. 2.6 Attack rate data and likely incidence of exposure are used as a basis for identifying risk factors present in disease outbreak to focus the scope of further investigation. 2.7 Further data is gathered, based on the identified risk factors, and is integrated into analysis. 2.8 Information gathered during onsite inspection, such as sample testing results, is compared with analysis findings to classify the disease source, route and target. 2.9 Finding from the analysis are documented and communicated to relevant personnel to enable appropriate notification to occur and to inform the development of control measures. |
3. Determine and implement disease control measures | 3.1 Compliance factors are reviewed to identify the systemic issues which may have contributed to the disease outbreak and which require corrective action. 3.2 Clean up procedures are determined to allow facilities and/or the environment connected with the source of disease to return to normal activity as soon as possible. 3.3 Monitoring procedures are determined to confirm compliance with initial clean up and adherence with organisational policies and procedures aimed at preventing the spread of disease. 3.4 Disease control measures are determined to provide both immediate and long term control of disease including prevention and early detection. 3.5 Investigation findings and disease control measures are compiled into a disease outbreak report and issued to relevant personnel for review and implementation. 3.6 Those directly and indirectly involved in the disease outbreak are debriefed to clarify the investigation outcomes and to provide an opportunity for learning on the prevention of disease. 3.7 Disease control measures are integrated with the wider environmental health support plan to apply lessons learned in the disease outbreak to other operating areas and groups. |