CSCOFM029 — Respond to offenders influenced by drugs or alcohol

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What an assessment for CSCOFM029 must cover

43 assessable components: 3 elements (13 performance criteria), 9 performance evidence and 21 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 offender’s condition and needs

1.1Assess offender’s current condition through observation of external signs, behaviour and responses consistent with AOD use
1.2Check offender’s background in the case file and through oral questioning to determine patterns of use and level of AOD dependence
1.3Record signs or behaviour that are inconsistent with AOD use and report in accordance with workplace procedures
1.4Request relevant support for substance testing and AOD risk assessment
1.5Record changes in offender’s behaviour and condition and report according to the urgency of the situation and workplace procedures

2 Provide an immediate response to offender’s condition

2.1Request emergency assistance where offender’s condition suggests the need for immediate medical attention based on emergency response criteria
2.2Provide immediate care to offender until specialist support arrives
2.3Document and communicate details accurately to ensure all necessary information is conveyed during handover

3 Reduce the possibility of harm

3.1Determine offender management according to risk assessment and organisational guidelines
3.2Interact with offenders affected by AOD in a calm and confident manner
3.3Protect the safety of self and others by following organisational infection control guidelines and correct use of personal protective equipment
3.4Respond to incidents appropriate to the degree of urgency in accordance with workplace emergency policies and procedures
3.5Complete accurate incident reports in accordance with workplace policies and procedures

Performance evidence

working with an offender affected by alcohol and other drugs (AOD) in a manner that ensures their safety and that of others by: applying workplace policies and procedures for prevention of harm, including emergency procedures and infection control
working with an offender affected by alcohol and other drugs (AOD) in a manner that ensures their safety and that of others by: assessing offender’s behaviour for indicators of AOD use
working with an offender affected by alcohol and other drugs (AOD) in a manner that ensures their safety and that of others by: monitoring behaviour and condition for change in status
working with an offender affected by alcohol and other drugs (AOD) in a manner that ensures their safety and that of others by: seeking specialist support when required
working with an offender affected by alcohol and other drugs (AOD) in a manner that ensures their safety and that of others by: completing accurate written reports in the required format
following workplace policies and procedures to respond to incidents by: assessing physical signs for indications of potential risk
following workplace policies and procedures to respond to incidents by: addressing risks in an appropriate time frame
following workplace policies and procedures to respond to incidents by: seeking emergency assistance when required
following workplace policies and procedures to respond to incidents by: providing succinct information during handover

Knowledge evidence

workplace policies and procedures related to dealing with offenders affected by AOD including: substance testing
workplace policies and procedures related to dealing with offenders affected by AOD including: searches
workplace policies and procedures related to dealing with offenders affected by AOD including: monitoring at risk offenders
workplace policies and procedures related to dealing with offenders affected by AOD including: emergency response
workplace policies and procedures related to dealing with offenders affected by AOD including: requirements for reports
basic understanding of AOD use, including: obvious indicators of AOD use and overdose including: behavioural and physical signs
basic understanding of AOD use, including: obvious indicators of AOD use and overdose including: changes in behaviour and physical condition that indicate an escalation of risk
basic understanding of AOD use, including: AOD issues in the local community, prison and correctional environment
basic understanding of AOD use, including: recent and relevant workplace information and policies on AOD use
basic understanding of AOD use, including: harm minimisation of affected offenders
basic understanding of AOD use, including: strategies for interacting and engaging with offenders affected by AOD
workplace policies and procedures relating to emergency response, including: restraint guidelines
workplace policies and procedures relating to emergency response, including: isolation guidelines
workplace policies and procedures relating to emergency response, including: risk assessment and degree of urgency
workplace policies and procedures relating to emergency response, including: use of response specialists
basic principles of infection control including: correct use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
basic principles of infection control including: modes of transmission
basic principles of infection control including: hand hygiene
basic principles of infection control including: managing a blood or body fluid spill
basic principles of infection control including: sharps handling and disposal techniques
requirements for reports

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What does an assessment tool for CSCOFM029 need to cover?

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