CHCCCS014Provide brief interventions

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What an assessment for CHCCCS014 must cover

59 assessable components: 3 elements (12 performance criteria), 6 performance evidence and 41 knowledge evidence requirements. An audit-defensible tool maps every question and task back to these — that mapping is the coverage matrix Auditori generates alongside the assessment.

Elements & performance criteria

1 Assess the person’s needs

  • 1.1Discuss and determine issues of concern and the person’s stage in the decision to change
  • 1.2Identify resources required to support the brief intervention
  • 1.3Identify and plan appropriate brief intervention strategies to match the person’s needs

2 Use brief intervention strategies

  • 2.1Raise awareness of the health issue with a person who is not contemplating change
  • 2.2Conduct brief motivational interview with a person who is contemplating change and match approach to stage of change
  • 2.3Support the person who expresses motivation to change in exploring choices, setting goals and identifying relapse prevention strategies
  • 2.4Take opportunities to support and encourage a person who has made a change
  • 2.5Identify current needs and sources of assistance, and give support as appropriate for a person who has lapsed or relapsed into prior behaviour

3 Monitor brief intervention activities

  • 3.1Keep notes in the person’s file in accordance with organisation policies and procedures, recording the person’s stage of decision- making on each occasion
  • 3.2Maintain confidentiality and security of information
  • 3.3Regularly review the person’s progress or outcomes, adjust approaches or make referrals according to their needs
  • 3.4Discuss outcomes with the person in an appropriate manner

Performance evidence

  • undertaken the brief intervention process for at least 2 people presenting with different issues at different stages of the change process
  • used each of the following at least once to support the intervention process:
  • active listening
  • non-judgmental language
  • supportive approach
  • facilitation and negotiation that assists the person’s decision-making

Knowledge evidence

  • brief intervention scope and process:
  • features of brief interventions:
  • one-to-one approach, private
  • takes short period of time
  • may be done by a health team member
  • client led process
  • opportunistic
  • role as public health strategy
  • reasons for using brief interventions:
  • to raise awareness
  • to share knowledge
  • to help the person to think about making changes to improve health
  • step by step process
  • record-keeping requirements
  • stages of behaviour change model:
  • elements of pre-contemplation
  • contemplation
  • action
  • maintenance
  • options and approaches to support behaviour change:
  • raising awareness
  • sharing information and resources
  • exploring concerns and strategies
  • helping the person express their feelings, make decisions and set goals
  • highlighting benefits of change
  • giving positive feedback and encouragement
  • offering time and support
  • referring to other sources of assistance
  • health and well-being considerations:
  • environmental health
  • nutrition
  • alcohol
  • other drugs
  • broader contexts for the person’s current behaviour:
  • cultural
  • family context
  • community context
  • barriers and challenges for positive intervention outcomes and how to address these
  • legal and ethical considerations for interventions, including:
  • privacy, confidentiality and disclosure
  • codes of practice

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Questions about assessing CHCCCS014

What does an assessment tool for CHCCCS014 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for CHCCCS014 needs to address all 59 unit components: 3 elements with 12 performance criteria, 6 performance evidence requirements, 41 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

How does Auditori generate an assessment tool for CHCCCS014?

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