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Work within a community rehabilitation environment

Work within a community rehabilitation environment

Unit of competency
National Code
HLTAHA024
State Code
AVA88
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
06/08/2015
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
22/01/2016
Field of Education
061399 - Public Health, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
22/01/2016
Nominal Hours
35
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to work with clients to support rehabilitation within the community according to a rehabilitation plan.This unit applies to workers in the community and should be performed under the direction and supervision (direct, indirect or remote) of a health professional.The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian/New Zealand standards and industry codes of practice.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Work within a multidisciplinary team
  • 1.1 Identify the roles of health professionals within the multidisciplinary team
  • 1.2 Identify the range of support inputs required for the client’s rehabilitation, relevant to own role and responsibilities
  • 1.3 Identify the range of supervisory requirements associated with supporting the implementation of a client’s rehabilitation plan, in collaboration with the supervising health professional
  • 1.4 Clarify the nature of supervisory relationships with all professional workers
  • 1.5 Clarify additional people to be included in communication regarding the implementation of a client’s rehabilitation plan
  • 1.6 Provide feedback to relevant others according to the rehabilitation plan, including observation of client status and progress and feedback provided by the client and/or significant others
2. Provide holistic support to clients within the context of the rehabilitation plan
  • 2.1 Identify the range of service inputs required to support a client’s rehabilitation plan
  • 2.2 Identify the interrelationship between a range of service inputs and other supports
  • 2.3 Identify additional client requirements outside the rehabilitation plan and discuss with the supervising health professional
  • 2.4 Provide client with information to meet educational needs, according to the rehabilitation plan
  • 2.5 Engage professional interpreters when required to support cultural and linguistic diversity
3. Address risk identification, hygiene and infection control issues in home care and community settings
  • 3.1 Identify risks associated with working with the client in their home and community in accordance with local safety protocols
  • 3.2 Develop and implement risk management plan in consultation with the supervising health professional and in conjunction with the client and in accordance with local protocols and procedures
  • 3.3 Maintain personal hygiene and dress standard according to infection control and organisation requirements
  • 3.4 Wear personal protective equipment (PPE) correctly according to organisation requirements
  • 3.5 Report or initiate action within own area of responsibility, to redress any potential workplace hazards
4. Document client information
  • 4.1 Use accepted protocols to document information relating to the rehabilitation program in line with organisation requirements
  • 4.2 Provide regular feedback to the client’s care team
  • 4.3 Use appropriate terminology and format to document the client’s progress, including any barriers or challenges to the rehabilitation plan
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WD087 HLTCR401C Work effectively in community rehabilitation Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OEI46 HLTAHA044 Work within a community rehabilitation environment Unit of competency