Course Title: Conduct group sessions for individual client outcomes

National Element Code & Title:

HLTAH409A Conduct group sessions for individual client outcomes

Performance Criteria:

Plan group activities that are consistent with client needs and recognise physical abilities and limitations of each client
Plan group activities that are consistent with the interests, preferences and beliefs of the clients
Plan group activities with consideration of the clients’ pace and timing requirements
Plan group activities according to the size and composition of the group
Plan group session to maximize the involvement of all group members
Establish a balance between tasks to be accomplished and the group process
Identify possible risk to successful group activities and adjust plan to minimise risk
Confirm group session plan with allied health professional
Gather and/or prepare materials and equipment required for the group session and check for safety and suitability

Performance Criteria:

Clean equipment and materials according to manufacturers requirements
Store equipment and materials according to manufacturers requirements and organisation protocols
Report equipment faults to appropriate person

Performance Criteria:

Arrange the environment to encourage full participation by all group members
Seek agreement on the purpose, process and intended outcomes of the group activity with the group
Discuss the group activity with the group to encourage as much participation as possible
If appropriate, work with the group to establish ground rules
Provide each group member with the necessary information, materials and support to participate in the group activity
Ensure that the manner, level and pace of communication is appropriate for each group member
Communicate with clients in a manner most likely to promote co-operation, dignity and self-esteem and encourage participation
Use group skills to ensure the involvement of all group members
Identify potential conflict within the group and manage to ensure ongoing involvement of individuals in group activities
Monitor individual client progress and provide constructive feedback to individual group member
Follow process and directions to evaluate outcomes of the group session

Performance Criteria:

Use accepted protocols to document information relating to the program in line with organisation requirements
Provide regular feedback to the each client’s care team
Use appropriate terminology to document symptomatic expression of identified problems related to group activities

Performance Criteria:

Obtain information about the purpose group sessions from an allied health professional
Obtain information about the desired individual client outcomes
Identify requirements outside scope of role and responsibilities as defined by the organisation and discuss with allied health professional
Identify and confirm impact of the program’s contribution to the clients’ overall care plan
Determine client availability according to organisation protocols
Determine client appropriateness according to client profile

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