Maltreatment and Response
Here are the OJT assessment statements for this course, listed by lesson. On-the-Job Training (OJT) assessment statements are observable measures of skills that a learner can demonstrate. A checklist of these statements can be provided to learners and their skills mentors or supervisors.
OJT assessment statements assist learners to make the connection between the content of the course and the use of the skills in daily practice. Learner, supervisors, employers, trainers, and educators can use OJT lists in a variety of ways. They can be used to develop training opportunities in the work setting. They can be used as part of a classroom practicum. They can be used to develop or revise a job description. They can also be used as part of a performance review.
Each OJT activity is directly connected to the content of the course and lesson. However, not all OJTs will apply to every learner's situation. They can be selected and adapted to match activities that most closely relate to the work of the learner. A checklist of these OJT statements can be made available to mentors and supervisors. A record of the observed outcome can be recorded in the learning management system. Contact your system administrator to find out more about these evaluation options. The following statements are recommended OJTs for this courses.
Lesson #1 The Direct Support Professional Role
MAL.1.1.a. DSP Role In Preventing & Responding: Can describe the four aspects of the direct support professional's role in preventing and responding to maltreatment.
Lesson #2 What is Maltreatment?
MAL.1.2.a. Local Laws and Roles: Can describe the purpose of maltreatment laws. Can recognize situations or actions that indicate potential maltreatment as defined by his or her state and employer. Can describe legally mandated responses and knows where to report.
Lesson #3 What is Abuse?
MAL.1.3.a Knows How to Define and Recognize Abuse: Can define abuse as required by his or her state and employer. Can recognize the signs of potential abuse. Can explain what must be done if abuse is suspected.
Lesson #4 What is Neglect?
MAL.1.4.a Recognizes and Avoids Neglect: Can define neglect and give examples of reportable events or situations. Can accurately assess the risks and needs of those he or she supports. Can provide sufficient support and supervision.
Lesson #5 What is Exploitation?
MAL.1.5.a Recognizes Exploitation: Can state the definition of exploitation as defined by state law and employer policies. Can recognize the signs of exploitation. Can actively prevent potential exploitation of people supported by maintaining healthy boundaries in relationships.
Lesson #6 Balancing Rights with Protection
MAL.1.6.a Balancing Rights with Protection: Can recognize rights violations and take steps to change problems with rights. Can demonstrate how to protect people sufficiently, using restrictions of rights only temporarily, when approved and when there are no other options for safety. Can explain when and how to report rights or safety issues as maltreatment when they meet the criteria.
Lesson #7 The Ethical Role of the DSP
MAL.1.7.a Ethical Issues in Maltreatment: Can demonstrate good professional boundaries. Can proactively inform those he or she supports of limits and the requirements of his or her role. Can use an established ethical code and appropriate resources when confronted by an ethical dilemma. Can demonstrate how to work in partnership with person he or she supports.
Lesson #8 An Overview for Risks of Maltreatment
MAL.1.8.a Attitudes and Protective Factors: Can describe social and community attitudes and beliefs that influence the risk of maltreatment. Can describe protective factors and how they can be nurtured.
Lesson #9 Characteristics of Caregivers that Affect Risk
MAL.1.9.a Recognize Caregiver Risk: Can monitor behavior of caregivers for signs that indicate increased risk of maltreatment. Can intervene appropriately with coworkers and family as needed.
Lesson #10 Characteristics of Situations That Increase Risk
MAL.1.10.a Recognize Situations that Increase Maltreatment: Can recognize situations and environments that can increase the risk of maltreatment.
Lesson #11 Characteristics of People Supported that Affect Risk
MAL.1.11.a Recognizes Traits of People that Increase Risk: Can recognize when a person he or she supports has traits that are more likely to stress caregivers or be a barrier to maintaining appropriate social bonds. Can monitor him or herself and other caregivers for risk.
Lesson #12 Reducing Caregiver Risk of Maltreating
MAL.1.12.a Reduce Caregiver Risk: Can recognize the signs of increased risk of maltreatment by a caregiver. Can take appropriate steps to intervene with others. Can effectively manage his or her own risks in appropriate ways.
Lesson #13 Engaging and Supporting Protective Factors in Individuals
MAL.1.13.a Nurturing Protective Factors in Individuals: Can recognize the risks of isolation, lack of control, and other forms of overprotection. Can demonstrate how to encourage protective factors in a support setting such as engagement, choice, control, and self-determination.
Lesson #14 The Role of Documentation and Systems in Prevention
MAL.1.14.a Documentation and Systems in Prevention: Can use systems for tracking money, valuables, injuries, and other events that may be related to maltreatment as requested or when needed. Can complete documentation correctly and completely.
Lesson #15 Engaging and Supporting Protective Factors in Organizations and Communities
MAL.1.15.a Changing Community and Organizational Attitudes: Can recognize and take action regarding systematic issues that influence maltreatment. Can effectively use approaches to change attitudes toward people needing support and caregivers in organizations and communities.
Lesson #16 Responding to Potential Maltreatment
MAL.1.16.a Response to Potential Maltreatment: Can recognize situations or events that need more investigation. Can follow these steps in order when faced with a potential maltreatment event or crime: care for any physical or psychological distress as needed, clarify details as needed, report and document, and follow-up.
Lesson #17 Where to Report Potential Maltreatment
MAL.1.17.a Where to Report: Can engage the appropriate agencies in response to potential maltreatment. Can complete reporting responsibilities correctly. Can recognize the limits and scope of each agency's engagement. Can help those he or supports to use these effectively.
Lesson #18 How to Report Potential Maltreatment
MAL.1.18.a How to Report: Can complete maltreatment reports completely, accurately, and within specified timeframes. Can complete additional documentation as needed. Can help the person he or she supports connect to important people in his or her life as appropriate.
Lesson #19 Follow-Up to Potential Maltreatment Reports
MAL.1.19.a: Can take actions with persons he or she supports and employers to prevent future occurrence of maltreatment. Can ensure reports are properly routed to outside agencies. Can monitor problem situations and reports as needed. Can provide support for trauma and future advocacy and protection for the person supported and family members as needed.