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Policy and Practice Team and Statewide Behaviour Intervention Service Clinical Innovation and Governance 21 st November 2014 Providing evidence of your practical skills:

1 Policy and Practice Team and Statewide Behaviour Intervention Service Clinical Innovation and Governance 21 st November 2014 Providing evidence of your practical skills: Core standards for psychologists who support people with disability. Tracey Harkness, Practice Leader, Psychology (P&PT) Katelynd Turner, Senior Clinical Consultant (SBIS)

2 Outline Explain the core standards program. Explore the different core standards. Explain the appraisal process. Activity: Implementing the core standards.

3 Purpose of the core standards program Development and maintenance of minimum standards. To support the induction and supervision processes. To maintain current staff skill and ongoing learning. To assist in sector capacity building.

4 What are core standards? A core standard is the demonstration of the recommended knowledge needed to work with people with disability. The core standards are designed to underpin what is needed by practitioners in their everyday person centred work. They do not replace traditional professional training and are not meant to imply the boundaries of professional knowledge.

5 Background Community Access practice packages. New core standards program replaces these practice packages over time. Psychology core standards were developed by the practice leader, psychology with input from seniors within ADHC. The behaviour support core standard is part of the Practice Improvement Framework which as been developed collaboratively by government and non-government representatives.

6 The core standards program Certificate (ADHC) Appraisals 4 common core standards Resources e.g. Practice guides, video materials Certificate (ADHC) Appraisals Discipline specific core standards Resources e.g. Practice guides, training courses FAQ Certificate (ADHC) Appraisals Across disciplines core standards Resources e.g. Practice guides

7 Four common core standards Professional Supervision The Working Alliance Philosophies, Values and Beliefs Service Delivery Approaches

8 Common core standards

9 PHYSIOTHERAPY The core standards SPEECH PATHOLOGY OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY NURSING AND HEALTH CARE The following common core standards apply to all the above practitioners, as well as dieticians: 1.Professional Supervision 2.The Working Alliance 3.Philosophies, Values and Beliefs 4.Service Delivery Approaches Enhancing Participation in Individual and Community Life Activities Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) Guidelines for speech pathologists that support people with a disability Sensory Processing Person Centred Health Care Assessments and the Development of Health Care Plans PSYCHOLOGY Violence Risk Assessment BEHAVIOUR SUPPORT (via the Practice Improvement Framework) Positive Approaches to Behaviour Support Positive Approaches to Physical Wellbeing Across the Lifespan Promoting Respiratory Health Complex Communication Needs Guidelines for speech pathologists that support people with a disability Meal time Management Guidelines for professionals that support people with a disability Seating and Positioning (including mealtime management and manual handling) Environmental Modifications Splinting and Casting (including body measurement) Play and Leisure Across the Lifespan Communication and Behaviour Support Working with People with Chronic and Complex Health Care needs Mealtime Management for Nurses Dual Diagnosis; Mental Health and Well Being Motivational Interviewing Positive Approaches to Behaviour Support Psychometric Assessment Extension Skills : Attachment and Complex Trauma Aggression Autism Spectrum Disorder Mental Health Self-Injurious Behaviour / Self- Harm and Suicide Sexual Behaviour Advanced Skills: The Creative Clinician Problematic Sexual Behaviour in Adults with an Intellectual Disability Personality Disorder and Intellectual Disability Transport Activities of Daily Living (including mealtime management and sleep)

10 Psychology core standards Motivational Interviewing Violence Risk Assessment Psychometric Assessment Dual Diagnosis, Mental Health and Wellbeing

11 Psychology core standards

12 The Practice Improvement Framework Positive Approaches to Behaviour Support Extension Skills Attachment and complex trauma Aggression ASD Mental health Self-injurious behaviour / self harm and suicide Sexual behaviour Advanced Skills The creative clinician Problematic sexual behaviour in adults with an ID Personality disorder and ID

13 The Practice Improvement Framework

14 The Practice Improvement Framework

15 Appraisal Process (ADHC process) 1. Complete the knowledge translation aspect e learning, your own research or reading on the core standard. 2. Complete the appraisal with your work practice support person / supervisor. This will take the form of discussion questions and answers as well as demonstrated practical application in clinical cases. 3. Once signed off, the appraisal is sent to CIG for certification. 4. Obtain certificate from CIG.

16 Implementing the core standards Move into small groups If possible go with people from your district (ADHC) or organisation (NGO) Complete the worksheet

17 Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Registration Standard Allied Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA) requirement for Psychologists Minimum of 30 hours of CPD per year Need to complete a learning plan, a log of hours and a reflection journal

18 Access Details and Further Information Common / Psychology core standards: sability_services/core_standards The Practice Improvement Framework: (ADHC staff) (NGO staff available 2015)

19 Contact Details Common / Psychology core standards CIGWebinars@facs.nsw.gov.au Include the name of the core standard in the subject line of the . PIF PIF@facs.nsw.gov.au

Speech Pathologist. Support Staff and Community Support Managers. Manager Allied Health & Equipment Solutions. Other Cootharinga Allied Health Staff

Speech Pathologist. Support Staff and Community Support Managers. Manager Allied Health & Equipment Solutions. Other Cootharinga Allied Health Staff POSITION: RESPONSIBLE TO: Senior Speech Pathologist Speech Pathologist Manager Allied Health & Equipment Solutions KEY RELATIONSHIPS: People we support Families Support Staff and Community Support Managers