Renewal of Approval Approvals will be renewed on a rolling programme of five years. The senior LSSA manager responsible for AMHP service, or their delegated representative, will be responsible for giving sufficient notice, setting up the Panel, and reminding all concerned of the requirements below. The Re-Approval Panel’s composition will be as for Approval (refer to 3.1). The decision will be on a discussion with the AMHP about their role, the contents of the portfolio and any further evidence available. The areas for discussion will broadly cover the national requirements and competences which are in use at the current time. will produce a Portfolio of Evidence to the Approval Panel when seeking renewal of their approval. This will be sent to the Chair of the Panel two weeks before the Panel meets. of the Portfolio A minimum of five anonymised AMHP reports/pro-formas, 5 x critical reflective practices from which the AMHP will be expected to evidence their range of skills, knowledge & experience as listed by . Evidence of 18 hours accredited AMHP Refresher Training per annum. (see example Document 2 for a training record template) Evidence of attendance of 50% of identified AMHP meetings and Forums – (at least three proof of attendance, pro rata if part-time). Evidence of professional supervision of their AMHP practice e.g. personal and reflective supervision notes, in line with local policy and minutes of meeting. (see example Document 3 for a training record document template) One observed assessment by AMHP lead or nominated practice assessor or, if unavailable, an experienced AMHP to confirm competence of practice. (See Document 4 for example observation template) Evidence of any special work undertaken by the AMHP such as participation in workgroups, research, placement supervision, mentoring or training. Reference confirming their competence as an AMHP from their AMHP qualified supervisor, AMHP qualified line manager or a qualified Section 12 approved medical practitioner. Any written reports for Tribunals, Appeals or Guardianship Case Conferences, etc. The AMHP is encouraged to include any service user or carer feedback, or testimonies from other professionals. (See example Document 5 for a feedback template)
Renewal of Approval Approvals will be renewed on a rolling programme of five years. The senior LSSA manager responsible for AMHP service, or their delegated representative, will be responsible for giving sufficient notice, setting up the Panel, and reminding all concerned of the requirements below. The Re-Approval Panel’s composition will be as for Approval (refer to 3.1). The decision will be on a discussion with the AMHP about their role, the contents of the portfolio and any further evidence available. The areas for discussion will broadly cover the national requirements and competences which are in use at the current time. will produce a Portfolio of Evidence to the Approval Panel when seeking renewal of their approval. This will be sent to the Chair of the Panel two weeks before the Panel meets. of the Portfolio A minimum of five anonymised AMHP reports/pro-formas, 5 x critical reflective practices from which the AMHP will be expected to evidence their range of skills, knowledge & experience as listed by . Evidence of 18 hours accredited AMHP Refresher Training per annum. (see example Document 2 for a training record template) Evidence of attendance of 50% of identified AMHP meetings and Forums – (at least three proof of attendance, pro rata if part-time). Evidence of professional supervision of their AMHP practice e.g. personal and reflective supervision notes, in line with local policy and minutes of meeting. (see example Document 3 for a training record document template) One observed assessment by AMHP lead or nominated practice assessor or, if unavailable, an experienced AMHP to confirm competence of practice. (See Document 4 for example observation template) Evidence of any special work undertaken by the AMHP such as participation in workgroups, research, placement supervision, mentoring or training. Reference confirming their competence as an AMHP from their AMHP qualified supervisor, AMHP qualified line manager or a qualified Section 12 approved medical practitioner. Any written reports for Tribunals, Appeals or Guardianship Case Conferences, etc. The AMHP is encouraged to include any service user or carer feedback, or testimonies from other professionals. (See example Document 5 for a feedback template)
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