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Plan and implement health care in a primary health care context

Plan and implement health care in a primary health care context

Unit of competency
National Code
HLTAHW403B
State Code
D5665
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
25/03/2011
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
22/07/2011
Field of Education
061305 - Indigenous Health
Original Release Date
22/07/2011
Nominal Hours
140
Description
This unit deals with the skills and knowledge required to plan and implement a range of health care services as a member of a multi-disciplinary team working with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communitiesCare plans are developed to address findings of clinical assessments, tests and proceduresTreatments include making referrals and development, implementation and evaluation of care plans in line with legislative requirements and organisation protocols
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Develop care plan for client
  • 1.1 Use standing order/written care protocols to underpin health care plans
  • 1.2 Consult clients about proposed care plan and explain how it relates to their health assessment results
  • 1.3 Develop the care plan with reference to relevant health care team and other health care providers
  • 1.4 Propose treatment in accordance with organisation policies and procedures and as negotiated with the client, their family and/or the community
  • 1.5 Include measures consistent with standing orders/ written protocols, based on health assessment findings
  • 1.6 Refer clients as required to relevant health professionals in line with community, organisation and regulatory requirements
  • 1.7 Clearly establish responsibilities for implementing the care plan and obtain client agreement to plan
  • 1.8 Document health care plan in client's file in line with organisation policies and procedures
2. Implement care plan
  • 2.1 Build and maintain a relationship of trust with each client, with active promotion of and strict adherence to confidentiality
  • 2.2 Provide health information to client in appropriate language, supported by visual and other aids as required
  • 2.3 Provide client with information about each aspect of the care plan and the rationale for its inclusion
  • 2.4 Initiate action (including referral) as determined by effective decision-making in line with organisation policies based on results of clinical assessment and in accordance with accepted procedures and protocols
  • 2.5 Conduct treatment in accordance with the care plan, organisation policies and procedures and occupational health and safety requirements
  • 2.6 Use medical equipment correctly and maintain in accordance with manufacturer's specifications and organisation policies
  • 2.7 Provide client with information about promoting and maintaining health in a way they understand
  • 2.8 Maintain current, complete, accurate and relevant records for each client contact
  • 2.9 Support client to take a self-care approach to implementing care plan in line with individual, organisation and community requirements
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
C8973 HLTAHW403A Plan and implement health care in a primary health care context Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
WG669 HLTAHW018 Plan, implement and monitor health care in a primary health care context Unit of competency