CHCCCS019 — Recognise and respond to crisis situations

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What an assessment for CHCCCS019 must cover

42 assessable components: 4 elements (17 performance criteria), 1 performance evidence and 24 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 Identify imminent crisis situations

1.1Recognise and respond to signs indicating that there may be safety issues for people
1.2Consider indicators from direct and indirect communications that suggest the presence of safety issues
1.3Ask directly about safety issues whenever there are grounds for concern, and take immediate action based on organisation’s procedures

2 Address immediate safety concerns

2.1Listen empathetically to details of current crisis situation
2.2Affirm and strengthen links to safety and living
2.3Provide structure and strategies for dealing with the immediate crisis through enabling thoughts and behaviours
2.4Balance collaboration and direction according to the person’s current capacity for decision-making and coping
2.5Identify and agree actions to reduce immediate danger and risk to others, including mobilisation of emergency assistance as required
2.6Confirm that actions are legal, ethical, consistent with organisation policy and meet duty of care requirements
2.7Seek advice or assistance from supervisor as required

3 Provide referral for crisis intervention support

3.1Empower person to make informed choices about further help
3.2Explore possible barriers to seeking or accepting help and develop responses
3.3Develop a plan with the individual that includes agreed first steps to access and use informal supports and professional help
3.4Refer to appropriate professionals as required
3.5Complete and maintain accurate documentation

4 Care for self

4.1Recognise and minimise risks to self associated with crisis support
4.2Identify and respond to the need for supervision and debriefing

Performance evidence

been involved in crisis intervention activities on at least 3 occasions

Knowledge evidence

legal and ethical consideration relevant to recognising and responding to crisis situations including:
duty of care
privacy, confidentiality and disclosure
work role boundaries, responsibilities and limitations
mandatory reporting
codes of practice
organisation policies and procedures for responding to crisis situations
types of crisis situations, including:
potential suicide
threats to harm others
self harm
received threats
abuse, including child abuse
domestic and family violence
common indicators or signs of crisis in other people
personal values, beliefs and attitudes that facilitate or impede crisis care:
assumptions about who may be at risk
common notions about crisis situations
principles and practices of crisis intervention:
critical incident procedures
facilitating emergency interventions
addressing safety concerns
referral options and procedures for accessing services
principles and practices of self-care and supervision

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Questions about assessing CHCCCS019

What does an assessment tool for CHCCCS019 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for CHCCCS019 needs to address all 42 unit components: 4 elements with 17 performance criteria, 1 performance evidence requirements, 24 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 CHCCCS019?

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