SPEF - Mental Health

Placement Summary

Domain Halfway Results Final Results

1 - Professional Behaviour

2 - Self Management Skills

3 - Co-Worker Communication

4A - Communication Skills (Direct Service Provision)

5 - Documentation

6A - Information Gathering (Direct Service Provision)

7A - Service Provision (Direct Service Provision)

8 - Service Evaluation

Placement Evaluation for: Alice McKinnon at Wundeela Centre - CommunityMental HealthPlacement Stream: A - Direct Client ContactPlacement Template: Stream A (non-customised)Educator/s: Allison Farley - Luke Van Den Akker - Hayley PaternottDates: 7/03/2016 to 24/06/2016

Student DetailsOverall Result At Halfway:

Overall Result At Final:

Alice McKinnon of 24 Wednesday, 14 September 2016

Summary FeedbackHALFWAY EVALUATION:

Feedback from Katherine Miles, OT at Box Hill CYMHS where Alice spent 2 weeks:

"Alice has been doing a great job over the past 2 weeks.

Due to her not having any prior mental health placements, she has mainly been observing various aspects of the case management role, however she has beencontributing well to discussions and reflections, and demonstrates good OT clinical reasoning.

The main things we have covered have included:

- Introduction to IC model, including being able to observe several ICs- Overview CYMHS 4 stage ax model, through discussions and also observing start of current DPC case and observing consultant demonstration case- Introduction to MSE and starting to practice documenting MSE based on observations - Scoring and interpreting sensory profiles- Introduction to the concept of formulation

It’s been difficult to assess if this has been a lot of information to process, however she has not indicated this and seems very keen to learn. I have been impressed withher ability to ask questions and clarify issues.

Alice is still getting her head around all of the above concepts and will need more opportunities to clarify and practice. She is working hard to understand the role of OTin a generic mental health clinical role, and would likely benefit from further discussion around this."

From the last two weeks, I have been impressed with Alice's ability to fit into a new team following adjusting to a new team just two weeks earlier. Alice has taken thischange in her stride and with no complaints.

Alice demonstrates a keenness to learn and observe about CYMHS, the clients, their diagnoses and their treatment plans. Alice will benefit further in this area in thesecond half of placement where she will observe more and also take on a more active role. Alice may also benefit from doing some research in this area.

Alice has demonstrated just in the past two weeks that she has excellent documentation skills and a keenness to practice such skills. Alice is developing her skills inwriting MSE's which is a difficult concept to grab. I would like to see Alice attempt a formulation and assessment report of a client in order to push her documentationand writing skills to the next level.

Alice has only observed clients and their families during assessment and treatment sessions so for this reason she has not been assessed on any direct serviceprovision per se. Having said this, Alice will engage in more direct service provision in the second half of placement.

Alice's communication skills with families is appropriate, engaging in appropriate humour and gentle conversation with families in order to support and develop rapport.

Alice is on the way to developing the skills, experience and knowledge to be a great OT and I look forward to seeing her grow and develop even further in the second halfof this placement.

FINAL EVALUATION:

Over the past 6 - 8 weeks, Alice has been a welcome part of the Wundeela CYMHS team. She has fitted in well with the team and it's culture, engaging with otherclinicians and providing support to them through note taking and documentation.

Alice has engaged in more service provision and direct client contact over the last half of her placement. Alice has sound skills with regards to working with youngpeople around developmental needs. Alice has been able to engage young people and their families through her communication skills. Alice has a great knowledge ofdevelopment with regards to fine motor, gross motor, visual motor and overall coordination skills. Alice developed strong OT session plans for a young client andimplemented them independently.

Alice has good organisation skills, completing work requested of her (notes, reports etc.) in timely manners. I have never had to follow Alice up on anything, rather shehas sent through work in a timely manner. This shows that Alice has the ability to prioritise her work in order to get things completed on time.

This has been Alice's first mental health placement and she has engaged in it appropriately. As mental health is broad, and this type of work is also extremely broad,Alice has begun to show an understanding of mental health concepts, such as diagnoses and treatment. Alice would benefit from further research and experience in amental health context in order to further develop her skills.

Alice has good reflective skills, able to reflect on her own service provision and on families. Alice would benefit from working on her reflection skills which will support herbeing able to use her supervision time more effectively.

Alice has been a welcome addition to the Wundeela team and is on the way to becoming a fantastic OT.


1 - Professional BehaviourLearning Objective: Conducts self in a professional manner.

Comments (Halfway)Understands confidentiality, uses appropriate language with clients and families and also with staff members when discussing clients. Next half of placement Alice will takeon a more clinical role in sessions, actively speaking and communicating with clients.

Comments (Final)Alice has demonstrated over the past 6-8 weeks that she has a sound knowledge of confidentiality and respects our client's rights and values in this sense. Alice took onsome constructive feedback regarding confidentiality and has since been able to apply this feedback to her contact with clients.

Comments (Halfway)Appropriate note writing, summarises sessions well. Notes are succinct and appropriate for client files. Respects confidentiality of clients.

Comments (Final)Alice has shown that she has been able to develop her own style of documentation which takes into account the audience (either clients or professionals). Alice adheres toprivacy policies and codes of conduct.

Comments (Halfway)Need to go through OH&S more with Alice, this has not really been assessed, neither has there been an incident for her to assess or report.

Comments (Final)Alice complies with all occupational health and safety policies. Nil need for risk analysis or having to report incidents.

Comments (Halfway)Alice has fitted into the Wundeela culture well, wears appropriate clothes, presents self well and is always on time. Alice always stays back to complete work should sheneed to. Alice is beginning to learn the administrative procedures for report writing, documentation and clinical reviews.

Comments (Final)Alice has fitted in well with the Wundeela team, adapting to our workplace culture, is always on time and presents herself in a respectable manner.

1 - Respects rights, values, beliefs and needs of service usersand staff e.g. uses non-discriminatory and non-judgemental language; validatesothers’ values and perspectives; separates own values from those of others; adheresto relevant legislation...

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2 - Adheres to privacy and confidentiality requirements e.g.handles workplace documentation appropriately; adheres to privacy policies,legislation and codes of conduct...


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3 - Ensures personal, co-worker and service user safety e.g.complies with occupational health and safety policies, procedures and legislation;demonstrates awareness of potential hazards; identifies need for risk analysis;reports incidents as required...


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4 - Adheres to workplace procedures and expectations e.g.adapts to workplace culture; maintains appropriate appearance and attire; followsadministrative procedures; manages shared spaces and resources appropriately...


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Comments (Halfway)Has not yet been assessed, opportunities for this to occur in second half of placement.

Comments (Final)Alice has demonstrated sound OT skills when required as such as through OT assessments and observations, keeping in mind key clinical developmental areas.

Minimum requirement for passing : passes all 4 core items

Performance Scores: 1= unacceptable, 2= marginal, 3= adequate, 4= proficient, 5= with distinction, N/A= not applicable, I/O= insufficientobservation (N/A and I/O = rating of 3)

5 - Represents Occupational Therapy (OT) in an appropriate manner e.g.explains OT clearly to others; assumes OT role appropriate to setting; adheres to OTAustralia Code of Ethics...


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1 - Professional Behaviour (continued...)

Halfway Feedback/Recommendations: (current behaviours/desired behaviours)

Alice so far has been respectful of Wundeela clients and their families in addition to policies and guidelines. There will be more opportunities for this to beassessed in the second half of placement. Additionally, Alice has shown already that she is a dedicated and hard working student.

Final Feedback/Recommendations: (current behaviours/desired behaviours)

Alice has demonstrated a professional manner throughout her time at Wundeela. She is always on time and presents herself appropriately. Alice took onconstructive feedback regarding her communication with clients she has not had contact with.


2 - Self Management SkillsLearning Objective: Demonstrates effective self management skills.

Comments (Halfway)Alice is completing all work including seeing clients, completing MSE's and completing documentation practices in appropriate time frames. Alice is demonstrating goodtime management skills.

Comments (Final)Alice has demonstrated appropriate time management skills, handing in reports and work in a timely fashion.

Comments (Halfway)Alice reflects on other clinician's practice and content of sessions appropriately and insightfully. Initially asked for some readings prior to placement starting which wasappropriate.

Comments (Final)Alice has demonstrated that she is an independent learner and worker which is important in this setting and at this stage of her university degree. Alice also asks for helpwhen required.

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Comments (Final)Alice has been a great help to myself and the other clinicians at Wundeela, offering assistance where appropriate and taking initiative when asking other clinicians if shecan sit in on their sessions to learn from them.

Comments (Halfway)Spends time after sessions reflecting on the content of sessions which is important in mental health. Uses supervision to her advantage.

Comments (Final)After a stressful event in Eastern Health, Alice used time spent with myself to debrief and discuss how she was feeling appropriately.

1 - Demonstrates effective time management skills e.g. is punctual;completes work within appropriate timeframes; plans work schedule...


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2 - Assumes responsibility for own learning e.g. articulatesreflection-on-practice; evaluates and plans for improvement of own practice; seekshelp/information/resources appropriately...


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3 - Demonstrates initiative and takes responsibility for actions e.g. usesproblem solving skills; offers assistance where appropriate; takes initiative fornegotiating tasks; follows through agreed actions...


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4 - Demonstrates appropriate stress management skills e.g. engages inappropriate debriefing to manage stressful situations; seeks appropriate and timelysupport for work and/or personal issues...


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5 - Responds to supervision and constructive feedbackappropriately, and modifies practice accordingly e.g. prepares for andcontributes to supervision sessions; obtains clarification of feedback from practice


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Comments (Halfway)Thus far have only had one supervision session due to nature of placement. However Alice used this session well and came prepared with questions and topics todiscuss.

Comments (Final)Alice has responded to constructive feedback appropriately. Will be important for Alice to develop further reflective skills in order to use future supervision times to heradvantage.

Minimum requirement for passing : passes all 2 core items Plus 2 other item(s)


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2 - Self Management Skills (continued...)


Alice has so far shown she is independent with her learning and practice. Would be good to see Alice take some initiative in the second half with regards to evenasking other clinician's to join in sessions/observe sessions to support her learning.


Alice has demonstrated excellent self management skills, she is an independent learner and worker which is important. Alice also knows when to ask for help anddoes so appropriately.


3 - Co-Worker CommunicationLearning Objective: Communicates effectively within the workplace.

Comments (Halfway)Communicates well with staff, confidently goes up to staff if she has a session with them to ask them what she needs to do to prepare. Negotiates her own schedule,getting to know how to use outlook.

Comments (Final)Alice has good communication skills with staff and there have been nil issues noted. Alice has voiced her thoughts in team meetings in the past which has beenappropriate and helpful.

Comments (Halfway)Has only had one team meeting so far. Second half of placement will support Alice to communicate in team meetings where relevant i.e. regarding a client that she hasseen; reporting information in the OT section.

Comments (Final)Alice has good communication skills with staff and there have been nil issues noted. Alice has voiced her thoughts in team meetings in the past which has beenappropriate and helpful.

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Comments (Final)Alice has demonstrated sound judgement with regards to OT sessions and why she has chosen certain activities and strategies to focus on. Alice developed a homeprogram and the intervention plan for a young client of Wundeela and did so with limited support from myself. Alice has shown great skill in this area.



1 - Negotiates, collaborates and co-operates with co-workers asappropriate to workplace e.g. uses effective and respectful verbal and non-verbal communication with all staff; adapts level of formality as needed; negotiatesand articulates understanding of roles; negotiates schedules and use of resources...


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2 - Actively participates in workplace communications e.g.engages appropriately in discussions and meetings; responds appropriately to teamdynamics; responds to requests for information...


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3 - Effectively explains information to others e.g. articulates reasoningclearly and concisely to practice educator and relevant others; utilises soundjudgement to inform communications; presents information clearly in all workplacecontexts; prepares and delivers effective learning and development activities asrequired...


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3 - Co-Worker Communication (continued...)


Alice has good communication skills with Wundeela team members, speaking appropriately and getting along with other team members. Second half of placementwill support Alice to communicate in team meetings where relevant i.e. regarding a client that she has seen; reporting information in the OT section.


Alice has effective communication skills with co workers and conducts herself in a professional manner. She has shown that she can speak up in team meetingswhere there are other clinicians involved, and has been able to voice her thoughts and opinions.


4A - Communication Skills (Direct Service Provision)Learning Objective: Communicates effectively with service users and significant others.

Comments (Halfway)Alice has so far demonstrated appropriate communication skills with clients and their families. She engages in casual discussion where appropriate.

Comments (Final)Alice has demonstrated appropriate communication skills with clients and indeed their parents. It will be helpful for Alice to develop a more sound understanding ofboundaries as she continues with her placements for this year.

Comments (Halfway)Alice has demonstrated good listening skills and the goal for second half will be to engage more with clients, asking them questions and establishing report.

Comments (Final)Alice has demonstrated appropriate communication skills with clients and indeed their parents. It will be helpful for Alice to develop a more sound understanding ofboundaries as she continues with her placements for this year.

Comments (Halfway)Alice is obviously a caring young person which comes out in her responses to clients and their families. Alice shows emotion in an appropriate manner which can becomforting for clients and their families.

Comments (Final)Alice has a very caring personality which comes through in her communication and contact with clients. Important for Alice to also respect client's outside of their sessiontimes, ie. with regards to communicating with them or not. Alice took on this feedback well. Alice was also given the challenge to not take notes during sessions as a wayto support her engagement with clients.

Comments (Halfway)Not yet assessed. Goal for second half of placement.

1 - Develops, maintains and closes collaborative relationshipsappropriately with service users e.g. uses appropriate verbal and nonverbalskills; uses respectful listening and questioning skills; uses appropriate andrespectful physical contact/manual handling; establishes appropriate boundaries;engages and maintains ongoing dialogue with service user over time...


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2 - Communicates effectively with significant others asappropriate e.g. uses appropriate verbal and nonverbal skills; uses respectfullistening and questioning skills; uses appropriate and respectful physicalcontact/manual handling; establishes appropriate boundaries; engages and maintainsongoing dialogue with significant others over time...


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3 - Demonstrates responsiveness to service user/significantothers e.g. uses empathy and shows understanding of impact of disability/illness;modifies plans in response to service user wishes/concerns; responds to others’emotional status...


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4 - Expresses reasoning/recommendations clearly, ascertainsservice user’s understanding and modifies communication as necessarye.g. modifies language to facilitate understanding; avoids use of jargon; clarifiesinformation; provides opportunity for questions and feedback; uses interpreter asneeded...


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Comments (Final)Alice did not have the opportunity to provide feedback to any clients or families however with myself Alice demonstrated sound reasoning skills and was able to modifyrecommendations as required.

Comments (Halfway)Has not had involvement in any group. May be useful to spend time with Groupworx.

Comments (Final)Not observed and not relevant to placement.



5 - Shows an awareness of, and/or manages group dynamics as requirede.g. adopts designated role within a group effectively; manages issues includinginclusion, power and the impact/influence of group members on each other and overtime...


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4A - Communication Skills (Direct Service Provision) (continued...)


Alice has so far demonstrated appropriate communication skills with clients and their families, both verbal and nonverbal. The task for Alice in the second half ofplacement will be to take on a more active role with communication and engagement.


Alice has sound verbal communication skills with clients and with parents as she has demonstrated in OT sessions with a young client. Alice was able to communicate theneed for completing certain activities and strategies clearly and also communicated her observations of the young person in their school environment.

Will be helpful for Alice to think about non verbal communication with clients, i.e. note taking during sessions, and the impact this may have on the rapport building andengagement with clients.


5 - DocumentationLearning Objective: Develops and maintains appropriate documentation.

Comments (Halfway)Alice is practicing her notes everyday and is demonstrating increased awareness of purpose of notes in addition to developing her own style of note writing. Alice'sdocumentation is fantastic and she should continue with practice in order to support her learning.

Comments (Final)Alice has demonstrated sound skills in report writing, attempting an assessment report on a client. She demonstrated that her skills are improving in summarizing factsand presented a great first attempt at a formulation.

Comments (Halfway)Some confusion over subjective and objective interpretations initially yet Alice has quickly demonstrated an ability to provide both subjective and objective impressions inher MSE's of clients. Alice takes good notes which aide her understanding and documentation.

Comments (Final)Alice's report included factual observations and evidence as informed by the client during assessment.

Comments (Halfway)Documentation is appropriate to the audience (clinicians).

Comments (Final)Language is appropriate however needs to take into account the audience more, i.e. cutting down on information in order to make the report more succinct.



1 - Adheres to formal workplace documentation requirementse.g. produces timely, accurate, grammatically correct written work; observesconfidentiality; uses appropriate language, format, frequency and distribution; storesinformation appropriately; uses appropriate range of specialised documents...


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2 - Writes documents in an objective manner withinterpretations and recommendations supported by relevant informatione.g. uses evidence, factual observations...


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3 - Targets documents appropriately to audience e.g. considers recipients’requirements, culture, literacy skills; adapts language, content and formataccordingly...


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5 - Documentation (continued...)


Alice's documentation skills are excellent which is due partly to her keenness to practice note writing and documentation. Alice has developed good observationskills which she is able to document on paper. Alice has demonstrated good skills with MSE's and further practice in second half of placement will help to improvethese skills. Would like to see Alice complete a report in the second half of placement with the aim of having a family read the report.


Alice's written skills have improved significantly over the past 6-8 weeks, demonstrating that she can cut down on written information in order to provide moresuccinct reports and note writing. Alice presented an excellent first attempt at an assessment report and formulation.


6A - Information Gathering (Direct Service Provision)Learning Objective: Demonstrates effective information gathering skills.

Comments (Halfway)Appropriate learning contract developed in first two weeks of placement which identified the skills which Alice wanted to work on.

Comments (Final)Alice demonstrated great organising skills with regards to OT sessions that she had planned.

Comments (Halfway)Is currently reading FBT material which is required due to the high demand of families we work with where FBT is recommended treatment.

Comments (Final)Alice has conducted further reading with regards to areas of mental health which she was not confident in showing that she can learn independently.

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Comments (Halfway)This has not been observed which is due to the nature of the placement.

Comments (Final)Alice conducted school and kinder observations, gathering information appropriately, through observation and also speaking with the school and kinder teachers.

1 - Identifies own knowledge/skill needs in preparation for serviceprovision e.g. identifies strengths and gaps in own knowledge and skills...


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2 - Identifies and obtains information required to prepare for serviceprovision e.g. seeks and obtains general information relevant to service userillness/disability/context; refers to broader information/literature as appropriate;sources existing service user/group information/history as appropriate; reasons toidentify possible service user/group needs/goals, parameters of OT role; considersinitial service user/group needs/preferences...


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3 - Selects appropriate methods and sources of information gathering e.g.identifies appropriate range of formal/informal measures, interviews andobservations; articulates potential impact of service user/significant others’characteristics/group dynamics on information gathering methods; articulatesreasoning for information gathering methods chosen...


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4 - Implements appropriate information gatheringmethods/processes e.g. conducts appropriate information gathering processaccording to guidelines/accepted practice; selects and arranges environmentappropriately...


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5 - Observes service user response/performance duringinformation gathering processes (individual/group) e.g. notices



Comments (Halfway)Alice is noticing and observing all of the mentioned factors through writing and documentation of MSE's of clients. She is documenting all factors of clients in anappropriate manner.

Comments (Final)Alice demonstrated good observation of young client during OT sessions, noting when she was fatiguing and requiring a break.

Comments (Halfway)Alice has been able to discuss and reflect on client's and their strengths and limitations. She engages in active discussion around this.

Comments (Final)Alice has been able to discuss and reflect on client's and their strengths and limitations. She engages in active discussion around this.



fatigue/agitation/ impulsiveness/mood/attention/concentration, quality ofmovement/ posture; discerns abilities and limitations influencingresponse/performance...

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6 - Analyses and interprets appropriately the informationgathered e.g. recognises service user and environmental strengths and limitationsand the relevance to occupational performance/roles; checks consistency ofinterpretation with experiences of service user and significant others...


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6A - Information Gathering (Direct Service Provision) (continued...)


Due to the nature of the placement there has not been many opportunities for Alice to gather information although she does engage in readings relevant to thestyle and type of treatment. Alice would benefit from further research into areas of treatment which CYMHS clinicians use in their everyday work.


Alice has engaged in school and kinder observations which have seen Alice observe the young person in an educational setting and also includes discussion andinterviewing of the school and kinder teachers. Alice gathered helpful and appropriate information.


7A - Service Provision (Direct Service Provision)Learning Objective: Develops and conducts/manages effective service provision.

Comments (Halfway)Alice made contact with a parent over the phone to discuss a sensory assessment. She was able to think about the mother's needs and developed rapport over the phonewhich is important for assessment and indeed treatment.

Comments (Final)Alice has conducted school and kinder observations and has done so appropriately, gathering helpful information for the client's assessment.

Comments (Halfway)This has not been observed yet due to nature of placement.

Comments (Final)For the OT client whom Alice worked with, she was able to identify and communicate the client's goals and indeed the individual goals of each session.

Comments (Halfway)This has not been observed yet due to nature of placement.

Comments (Final)Good clinical judgement regarding key developmental areas for a young girl Alice was working with. Alice worked through the sessions on her own, preparing for thesessions and using appropriate resources and frameworks.

Comments (Halfway)Alice has been given the task of developing a draft document to support a sensory room at Wundeela. Alice has started some research and has been looking into how shewould change and shape the room to promote sensory processing.

1 - Collaborates with service users, significant others, andother service providers to establish/support priorities e.g. incorporatesinformation gathered; considers specific service user needs/preferences; considersoccupational roles and performance; recognises environmental factors,community/personal networks......


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2 - Defines goals in objective terms e.g. articulates and documentsindividual/group goals which reflect occupational roles; uses measurable outcomes...


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3 - Selects and/or co-ordinates service provisionmethods/programme (individual/group) in response to established goalse.g. demonstrates awareness of appropriate practice frameworks; explains rationaleusing supporting evidence; selects most appropriate environment/service providers;identifies available resources (human and physical); justifies decision re allocation ofresources...


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4 - Makes adequate preparation for direct service provision e.g. becomesfamiliar with equipment/activities/individual or group processes chosen; ensuresnecessary requirements in place; books shared space/resources; arranges workspaceappropriately...


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Comments (Final)In preparation for sessions, Alice thought about the space that she had to work with and used it to her advantage.

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Comments (Final)Alice has complied with safety requirements throughout her placement. Could be more aware of the other offices and therapy rooms in the setting.

Comments (Halfway)Alice made contact with a clients mother in order to book in an assessment. Alice appropriately requested both parents and the client to attend the assessment. Alice hasalso attempted to make contact with a school, she will engage in more skills in this area in the second half of her placement.

Comments (Final)Alice made contact with parents, schools and kindergartens as she was required to for assessments and treatment plans.

Comments (Halfway)Communicated appropriately to the parent over the phone regarding the assessment and what it would entail.

Comments (Final)Alice has provided me with a home program/handover for a young client she was working with. The program was provided in a timely manner.



5 - Implements/manages planned service provision effectivelye.g. complies with safety requirements; demonstrates responsive and creativepractice in individual and/or group contexts; provides support/advocacy/informationas required...


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6 - Engages significant others and other service providers to supportservice provision e.g. recognises expertise of others; contacts and involves othersappropriately such as family members, educators, workplace personnel, otherprofessionals, support workers...


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7 - Prepares adequately for handover/completion of service provisione.g. provides appropriate information/resources to all relevant individual/groupservice users and stakeholders; complies with confidentiality and privacyrequirements...


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7A - Service Provision (Direct Service Provision) (continued...)


Due to the nature of the placement, Alice has not engaged in much direct service provision independently however more of this will occur in the second half of theplacement through:

- Conducting a sensory assessment

- Taking part in an OT session

- Sensory observations/assessments of x 2 children under the age of 5 yo


Alice engaged in more hands on direct clinical work in the second half of her placement. Alice demonstrated increased knowledge and skills around OT skills whenworking with young people. Alice has a lovely manner with young clients and their parents, engaging them. Alice prepared for these sessions appropriately andreally thought about her session plans.


8 - Service EvaluationLearning Objective: Demonstrates effective evaluation skills.

Comments (Halfway)Has not yet been observed due to nature of placement.

Comments (Final)

Comments (Halfway)Alice has developed good reflective skills which she uses to reflect and evaluate following contact with clients. Alice is able to reflect on content of the sessions includingaspects of the client, families and dynamics in addition to what the sessions have been bringing up in terms of her own emotions.

Comments (Final)Alice is able to reflect on her own service provision and has demonstrated that she can take on feedback, both positive and constructive.

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1 - Identifies need to evaluate personal service provision/organisationalprocesses and identifies appropriate evaluation strategies e.g. selectsappropriate formal and informal methods; links evaluation methods toindividual/group/project goals; recognises factors that influence service provisionoutcomes; consults with service users/stakeholders and other service providers asrequired...


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2 - Implements evaluation strategies during and followingservice provision e.g. reflects on service provision in action and recogniseschange; describes positive and negative aspects of service provision; engages inquality/continuous improvement processes...


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3 - Interprets evaluation information appropriately e.g. analyses informationgathered; articulates interpretation of information in light of strategies used, ownprofessional skills and the broader context of environmental/serviceuser/stakeholder factors; identifies potential recommendations...


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4 - Adapts service provision in response to ongoing collaboration andnew/evaluation information e.g. reviews progress/outcomes with serviceuser/stakeholders; modifies strategies if required in a timely, flexible and creativemanner...


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8 - Service Evaluation (continued...)


Due to the nature of the placement, Alice has not engaged in any direct service provision herself rather she has observed others. There will be more scope forAlice to engage in direct client work in the second half of placement.


Alice has been able to take on feedback by myself with regards to her service provision with clients and has modified her contact and clinical work with clientsappropriately based on feedback.


Summary Feedback at Halfway Evaluation :Feedback from Katherine Miles, OT at Box Hill CYMHS where Alice spent 2 weeks:

"Alice has been doing a great job over the past 2 weeks.

Due to her not having any prior mental health placements, she has mainly been observing various aspects of the case management role, however she has been contributingwell to discussions and reflections, and demonstrates good OT clinical reasoning.

The main things we have covered have included:

- Introduction to IC model, including being able to observe several ICs- Overview CYMHS 4 stage ax model, through discussions and also observing start of current DPC case and observing consultant demonstration case- Introduction to MSE and starting to practice documenting MSE based on observations - Scoring and interpreting sensory profiles- Introduction to the concept of formulation

It’s been difficult to assess if this has been a lot of information to process, however she has not indicated this and seems very keen to learn. I have been impressed with herability to ask questions and clarify issues.

Alice is still getting her head around all of the above concepts and will need more opportunities to clarify and practice. She is working hard to understand the role of OT in ageneric mental health clinical role, and would likely benefit from further discussion around this."

From the last two weeks, I have been impressed with Alice's ability to fit into a new team following adjusting to a new team just two weeks earlier. Alice has taken this change inher stride and with no complaints.

Alice demonstrates a keenness to learn and observe about CYMHS, the clients, their diagnoses and their treatment plans. Alice will benefit further in this area in the secondhalf of placement where she will observe more and also take on a more active role. Alice may also benefit from doing some research in this area.

Alice has demonstrated just in the past two weeks that she has excellent documentation skills and a keenness to practice such skills. Alice is developing her skills in writingMSE's which is a difficult concept to grab. I would like to see Alice attempt a formulation and assessment report of a client in order to push her documentation and writing skillsto the next level.

Alice has only observed clients and their families during assessment and treatment sessions so for this reason she has not been assessed on any direct service provision perse. Having said this, Alice will engage in more direct service provision in the second half of placement.

Alice's communication skills with families is appropriate, engaging in appropriate humour and gentle conversation with families in order to support and develop rapport.

Alice is on the way to developing the skills, experience and knowledge to be a great OT and I look forward to seeing her grow and develop even further in the second half of thisplacement.

Summary Feedback at Final Evaluation :Over the past 6 - 8 weeks, Alice has been a welcome part of the Wundeela CYMHS team. She has fitted in well with the team and it's culture, engaging with other clinicians andproviding support to them through note taking and documentation.

Alice has engaged in more service provision and direct client contact over the last half of her placement. Alice has sound skills with regards to working with young peoplearound developmental needs. Alice has been able to engage young people and their families through her communication skills. Alice has a great knowledge of developmentwith regards to fine motor, gross motor, visual motor and overall coordination skills. Alice developed strong OT session plans for a young client and implemented themindependently.

Alice has good organisation skills, completing work requested of her (notes, reports etc.) in timely manners. I have never had to follow Alice up on anything, rather she has sentthrough work in a timely manner. This shows that Alice has the ability to prioritise her work in order to get things completed on time.

This has been Alice's first mental health placement and she has engaged in it appropriately. As mental health is broad, and this type of work is also extremely broad, Alice hasbegun to show an understanding of mental health concepts, such as diagnoses and treatment. Alice would benefit from further research and experience in a mental healthcontext in order to further develop her skills.

Alice has good reflective skills, able to reflect on her own service provision and on families. Alice would benefit from working on her reflection skills which will support her beingable to use her supervision time more effectively.

Alice has been a welcome addition to the Wundeela team and is on the way to becoming a fantastic OT.


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