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Work within a community rehabilitation environment

Work within a community rehabilitation environment

Unit of competency
National Code
HLTAHA044
State Code
OEI46
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
25/11/2022
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
15/06/2023
Field of Education
061399 - Public Health, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
15/06/2023
Nominal Hours
55
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to provide assistance to an Allied Health Professional. Work includes working with people to support rehabilitation within the community according to a rehabilitation plan.This unit applies to Allied Health Assistants and should be performed under the direct, indirect or remote supervision and delegation of an Allied Health Professional (AHP).The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Allied Health Assistant Framework, Commonwealth and State or Territory legislation, Australian standards and industry codes of practice.No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Receive delegation and gather information.
  • 1.1. Obtain written or verbal delegation for an allied health activity from the Allied Health Professional.
  • 1.2. Obtain information from relevant sources and delegating Allied Health Professional, according to organisational policy and procedures.
  • 1.3. Discuss and confirm with delegating Allied Health Professional the roles of health professionals within the multidisciplinary team.
2. Work within a multidisciplinary team.
  • 2.1. Identify the range of support inputs required for the person’s rehabilitation, within scope of role.
  • 2.2. Identify the range of supervisory requirements associated with supporting the implementation of the person’s rehabilitation plan, in collaboration with delegating Allied Health Professional.
  • 2.3. Clarify the nature of supervisory relationships with all professional workers.
  • 2.4. Clarify additional people to be included in communication regarding the implementation of the person’s rehabilitation plan.
  • 2.5. Provide feedback to members according to the rehabilitation plan, including observation of the person's status and progress and feedback provided by the person or significant others.
3. Provide holistic support to people within the context of the rehabilitation plan.
  • 3.1. Identify the range of service inputs required to support the person’s rehabilitation plan.
  • 3.2. Identify the interrelationship between a range of service inputs and other supports.
  • 3.3. Identify additional personal requirements outside the rehabilitation plan and discuss with the delegating Allied Health Professional.
  • 3.4. Provide the person with information to meet educational needs, according to the rehabilitation plan.
  • 3.5. Engage professional interpreters when required to support cultural and linguistic diversity.
4. Address risk identification, hygiene and infection control issues in home care and community settings.
  • 4.1. Identify risks associated with working with the person in their home and community in accordance with local safety protocols and work health and safety (WHS) requirements.
  • 4.2. Develop and implement risk management plan in consultation with the delegating Allied Health Professional and the person in accordance with local protocols and procedures.
  • 4.3. Maintain personal hygiene and dress standard according to infection control and organisational requirements.
  • 4.4. Wear personal protective equipment (PPE) according to organisational requirements.
  • 4.5. Report or initiate action within own scope of role, to redress any workplace hazards.
5. Document information.
  • 5.1. Document information relating to the person's rehabilitation program in line with organisational requirements.
  • 5.2. Provide regular feedback to the person’s care team.
  • 5.3. Document the person’s progress, including any barriers or challenges to the rehabilitation plan.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AVA88 HLTAHA024 Work within a community rehabilitation environment Unit of competency