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Apply advanced skills in primary health care

Apply advanced skills in primary health care

Unit of competency
National Code
HLTAHW046
State Code
WG697
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
06/08/2015
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
12/08/2014
Field of Education
061305 - Indigenous Health
Original Release Date
12/08/2014
Nominal Hours
120
Description
This unit deals with the required skills and knowledge to independently develop, implement and evaluate a care plan for individual clients. It involves independent decision-making and problem-solving in relation to a wide range of health problems which may impact on Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients, as well as the initiation of tests, examinations and treatments.This unit applies to those Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Health Workers working independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team to deliver primary health care services to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients and communities. 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. Assess client’s health
  • 1.1 Build and maintain relationship of trust with each client, with active promotion of and strict adherence to confidentiality
  • 1.2 Undertake detailed assessment in line with protocols for specific health condition/s
  • 1.3 Review client records to determine priorities and potential areas of risk for each client
  • 1.4 Evaluate impact of previous care strategies
  • 1.5 Initiate relevant examinations and tests as required to identify and/or clarify any suspected or identified health issues and/or abnormalities
  • 1.6 Communicate with the client in a culturally appropriate and safe manner in relation to any health issues and/or abnormalities and to inform ongoing health management
2. Interpret common pathology tests
  • 2.1 Explain significance of common haematological, biochemical and microbiological test abnormalities to clients in plain language
  • 2.2 Assess numerical test values against normal reference ranges
  • 2.3 Refer abnormal pathology test results to medical practitioners as appropriate
3. Develop care plan
  • 3.1 Formulate care plan to address identified health issues
  • 3.2 Develop care plan with reference to the relevant health care team and other health care providers
  • 3.3 Develop care plan in collaboration with the client
  • 3.4 Propose treatment in accordance with organisation policies and procedures and as negotiated with the client, their family and/or the community
  • 3.5 Include measures consistent with standing orders/written protocols, based on health assessment findings
  • 3.6 Refer client as required to relevant health professionals in line with community, organisation and regulatory requirements
  • 3.7 Document health care plan in the client’s file in accordance with organisation policies and procedures
4. Implement care plan
  • 4.1 Provide care (treatment) to address identified health issues and manage chronic health problems
  • 4.2 Encourage client to undertake regular health reviews to address identified health issues
  • 4.3 Encourage client to maintain identified care practices to address the health issues
  • 4.4 Monitor client health regularly to assess impact of treatment/s and care services
  • 4.5 Provide client with information relevant to promoting and maintaining their health in a way they understand
  • 4.6 Support client with information about each aspect of the care plan and the rationale for its inclusion
  • 4.7 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
  • 4.8 Conduct treatment in accordance with the care plan, organisation policies and procedures and occupational health and safety requirements
  • 4.9 Use medical equipment correctly and maintain equipment in accordance with manufacturer’s specifications and organisation policies
  • 4.10 Maintain current, complete, accurate and relevant records for each client contact
5. Review care plan
  • 5.1 Use regular client health checks as a way of monitoring and reviewing health care plan
  • 5.2 Evaluate ongoing client health against identified criteria and make changes or referral, as determined by client’s condition and organisation procedures
  • 5.3 Communicate effectively with the client and significant others to evaluate effectiveness of health care
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D5694 HLTAHW504B Apply advanced skills in primary health care Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OEO42 HLTAHCS004 Complete comprehensive physical health assessments Unit of competency
OEO07 HLTAHCS006 Implement complex health care plans Unit of competency