24Functions of the Senior Practitioner

24 Functions of the Senior Practitioner (1) The functions of the Senior Practitioner are— S. 24(1)(a) amended by Nos 19/2019 s. 28(1), 9/2023 s. 19(a). (a) to develop guidelines and standards with respect to restrictive practices, compulsory treatment and the appointment of Authorised Program Officers; The guidelines and standards may include clinical matters. S. 24(1)(ab) inserted by No. 9/2023 s. 19(b). (ab) to promote the reduction and elimination of the use of restrictive practices by disability service providers and registered NDIS providers to the greatest extent possible; S. 24(1)(b) amended by No. 19/2019 s. 28(1). (b) to provide education and information with respect to restrictive practices and compulsory treatment to disability service providers; S. 24(1)(c) amended by Nos 19/2019 s. 28(2), 9/2023 s. 19(c). (c) to provide information with respect to the rights of persons with a disability, NDIS participants and DSOA clients who may be subject to the use of restrictive practices or compulsory treatment; S. 24(1)(d) substituted by No. 19/2019 s. 28(4). (d) to provide advice to disability service providers and registered NDIS providers to improve practice in relation to the use of restrictive practices and compulsory treatment; S. 24(1)(e) amended by No. 22/2012 s. 8, substituted by No. 19/2019 s. 28(4). (e) to give directions to disability service providers and registered NDIS providers about one or more of the following, as the case requires— (i) restrictive practices; (ii) compulsory treatment; (iii) behaviour support plans; (iv) treatment plans; S. 24(1)(e)(v) inserted by No. 9/2023 s. 19(d). (v) the appointment of Authorised Program Officers; (f) to develop links and access to professionals, professional bodies and academic institutions for the purpose of facilitating knowledge and training in clinical practice for persons working with persons with a disability; S. 24(1)(g) amended by No. 19/2019 s. 28(3). (g) to undertake research into restrictive practices and compulsory treatment and provide information on practice options to disability service providers and registered NDIS providers; S. 24(1)(h) amended by No. 19/2019 s. 28(1). (h) to evaluate and monitor the use of restrictive practices across disability services and to recommend improvements in practice to the Minister and the Secretary; (i) to undertake any other function relating to persons with a disability as may be directed in writing by the Secretary; (j) any other functions specified by or under this Act. (2) The Senior Practitioner must publish annually— (a) information on the performance of the functions of the Senior Practitioner; S. 24(2)(b) amended by No. 19/2019 s. 28(5). (b) data relating to the use of restrictive practices and compulsory treatment.