PRT Flashcards
(30 cards)
What is the Guardianship and Administration Act 2000?
A legislative framework governing guardianship and administration matters
This act is essential for the legal processes surrounding guardianship.
What does the Human Rights section of the practice direction state?
It relates to administrative processes for identifying clients needing additional work effort without engaging or limiting human rights
This emphasizes the focus on administrative support rather than direct human rights issues.
What is the primary purpose of the Office of Public Guardian (OPG)?
To advocate for the human rights of clients, ensuring their rights, access to services, independence, and choice
This advocacy is part of a structured decision-making model.
How does a guardian’s workload vary based on client circumstances?
It can require more or less investment of time and work effort based on the client’s situation
This fluctuation is based on the risk to the client’s human rights.
What is the Priority Rating Tool used for?
To determine which clients require more or less work effort to promote and protect their rights, interests, and opportunities
This tool helps prioritize clients based on their needs.
What does the Priority Rating Tool assist in reviewing?
It ensures each client matter is periodically reviewed as per the National Standards of Public Guardianship
Regular reviews are essential for effective guardianship.
What details are included at the top of the Priority Rating Tool document?
Client name, date, suggested priority rating, suggested allocation, work effort estimate, and override notes
Only some sections can be edited; others are auto-generated.
What is required in Section 1 of the Priority Rating Tool?
Completion of the current areas of guardianship appointment using checkboxes to indicate the client’s situation
Only one checkbox under each area should be selected.
What should be done in Section 2 of the Priority Rating Tool?
Select all relevant checkboxes related to the client’s circumstances, regardless of areas of appointment
This ensures a comprehensive assessment.
Are the ‘Notes’ sections in the Priority Rating Tool mandatory?
No, they are optional for providing additional contextual information
Staff may choose to use these for clarity.
What happens after both sections of the Priority Rating Tool are completed?
A priority rating is automatically calculated, ranging from 1 to 3, with 1 being the highest priority
Suggested allocations are also provided based on priority.
What does the suggested allocation indicate for Priority 1 clients?
Principal Guardian is recommended
This reflects the highest level of oversight required.
What should be done after obtaining a priority rating?
Update Resolve with the priority rating and date complete, and complete a running note
This ensures accurate record-keeping.
How should the Priority Rating Tool be saved in the client’s case?
It should be titled: Surname.Initial.PriorityRatingTool.date (e.g. Smith.A.PriorityRatingTool.20170216)
Proper naming conventions aid in organization.
Who should complete the Priority Rating Tool upon receiving a new appointment?
The Team Leader
This helps guide file allocation decisions.
What should be considered when there is a higher work effort estimate?
Specific aspects leading to the high estimate should be evaluated for potential task reallocation
This can optimize resource use.
What does a ‘low’ work effort estimate indicate?
It is a relative measure against other guardianship client matters
It does not compare to non-guardianship activities.
How often should the priority rating be updated?
Every significant change in client circumstances or at least every six months for priority 1 and 2 matters, and every 12 months for priority 3 matters
Regular updates are crucial for effective guardianship.
How often should Regional Managers and Team Leaders monitor performance in completing the priority rating tool?
At least every six months for each client
This is part of the guardianship supervision framework.
What is the first step in calculating the priority rating and work effort estimate?
Identifying which checkboxes have been selected in section 1 and section 2
Excluding matters under the ‘continued need for appointment’ heading.
What value is assigned to the lowest risk selections under health care, legal, restrictive practices, and other areas of appointment?
Zero
The highest risk selections in these areas have a value of three.
What values are assigned to the highest and medium risk selections under accommodation and service provision/NDIS?
Highest risk selections: five, Medium risk selections: three
This indicates the level of risk associated with each selection.
What is the value assigned to the highest risk selection under contact?
Four
The medium risk selection under contact has a value of three.
What is the value assigned to most selections in section 2 of the priority rating tool?
Two
Exceptions include selections related to Treatment Authority / Forensic Order and continued need for appointment which have a value of zero.
