HLTPOP021Plan a population health project

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What an assessment for HLTPOP021 must cover

33 assessable components: 7 elements (25 performance criteria), 1 performance evidence and 7 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 Determine scope of project

  • 1.1Identify the health issue and burden of illness for the project’s focus in consultation with key stakeholders
  • 1.2Review relevant policies and guidelines to determine scope of the project to address the identified issue
  • 1.3Identify current related activities in relation to the issue

2 Develop a process for overseeing plan development

  • 2.1Establish an advisory group representing stakeholders
  • 2.2Timetable advisory group feedback on each stage of the planning process
  • 2.3Incorporate feedback where appropriate

3 Select appropriate strategies to achieve identified goals and/or objectives

  • 3.1Identify project goals and objectives
  • 3.2Identify strategies most likely to fulfil project goals and objectives on the basis of available literature and suitability, effectiveness, reach and acceptability to stakeholders and community
  • 3.3Sequence activities to be consistent with timeframes and resources available

4 Plan evaluation

  • 4.1Select an evaluation design that is appropriate to the goals and objectives and resources available
  • 4.2Establish measures to collect data on achievement of project goals and objectives
  • 4.3Determine methods of monitoring and recording aspects of project implementation
  • 4.4Outline proposed evaluation report purpose, format and content on the basis of consultation with stakeholders

5 Plan project budget

  • 5.1Assess and access sources of project funding
  • 5.2Identify, cost and match personnel to meet human resource requirements based on skills and knowledge requirements
  • 5.3Identify and cost non-human resources, including meeting rooms, information resources and training materials
  • 5.4Calculate total cost of implementing project plan

6 Ensure resources required are prepared and/or ready for use

  • 6.1Develop and/or source resources for project and test to ensure acceptability and suitability to the needs of the community
  • 6.2Brief staff or individuals involved in the project on program rationale, procedures and roles
  • 6.3Support staff or individuals to develop the skills required for the fulfilment of project outcomes
  • 6.4Develop a plan for documenting and disseminating results to relevant stakeholders

7 Finalise project plan

  • 7.1Document project plan in accordance with organisation requirements
  • 7.2Disseminate plan to relevant parties for feedback
  • 7.3Make adjustments to plan based on feedback
  • 7.4Finalise plan and obtain relevant approvals

Performance evidence

  • developed and documented at least 2 population health project plans that each address a different health issue including the determination of: scope, goals, objectives and strategies; resources, timeframes and budgetary requirements; evaluation scope, purpose, method and measures; process for disseminating and obtaining approvals.

Knowledge evidence

  • legal and organisation requirements relating to planning a population health project, including: equity issues in population health; evidence-based practice; social change and advocacy processes; relevant international charters and/or declarations and documents; national, State/Territory and local health policies, goals, targets and priorities; organisation standards, policies and procedures, including scope of own role and responsibilities
  • project planning principals and models
  • stages in population health project planning
  • aspects of population health project planning, including communication strategies, quality assurance and budgeting
  • theory and fields of population health, including: health promotion; environmental health; communicable diseases; health risk management and assessment
  • methods of monitoring and recording aspects of project implementation, including reach and/or exposure, acceptability and/or satisfaction and quality of materials
  • consultation and participation techniques.

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What does an assessment tool for HLTPOP021 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for HLTPOP021 needs to address all 33 unit components: 7 elements with 25 performance criteria, 1 performance evidence requirements, 7 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

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