Work effectively in the medical indemnity sector

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 FNSPIM416, 'Work effectively in the medical indemnity sector'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Work effectively in the medical indemnity sector' 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 describe the essential outcomes.

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

1. Provide an overview of medical indemnity processes

1.1 Outline the concept of negligence and risk management in medical indemnity

1.2 Identify key stakeholders and participants in the medical indemnity sector and explain their roles, responsibilities and functions in different jurisdictions

1.3 Identify and categorise types of claims managed in the medical indemnity sector

1.4 Identify the role of public and private insurance and jurisdictional coverage issues in medical indemnity insurance

1.5 Outline reporting requirements including data collection requirements

2. Access and research information on medical issues

2.1 Research polices and standards relating to patient safety initiatives in relevant jurisdictions

2.2 Identify approaches used in hospitals to manage clinical risk including adverse medical incidents and investigations

2.3 Identify suitable sources of information to undertake research into medical issues

2.4 Research key features and trends relevant to common and uncommon types of medical indemnity claims

2.5 Identify key medical practice areas in medical indemnity cases and interpret terminology relevant to claims within these practice areas

2.6 Identify the medical skills and qualifications required to provide expert evidence in the medical indemnity sector

3. Access and research information on legal issues in medical indemnity

3.1 Identify and source relevant legislation, regulations and codes of practice relevant to the medical indemnity sector and to the work role

3.2 Demonstrate knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations and codes of practice when working with stakeholders

3.3 Identify the basic legal process involved in litigation of medical indemnity claims

3.4 Identify the process for medical indemnity claims within the court system

3.5 Identify and explain key legal terminology used in the medical indemnity sector

3.6 Identify and access the key policies and guidelines relevant to medical indemnity cases

4. Undertake consultation with stakeholders

4.1 Follow organisational processes and procedures for consulting and negotiating with stakeholders

4.2 Provide accurate and timely verbal and written communication to stakeholders to support the consultation process

4.3 Manage ongoing communications with internal and external stakeholders


Qualifications and Skillsets

FNSPIM416 appears in the following qualifications:

  • FNS42115 - Certificate IV in Personal Injury Management