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Plan and implement basic health care

Plan and implement basic health care

Unit of competency
National Code
HLTAHW305B
State Code
D5657
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
30/07/2012
Field of Education
061305 - Indigenous Health
Original Release Date
30/07/2012
Nominal Hours
120
Description
This unit deals with the skills and knowledge required to plan and implement basic treatments to address findings from clinical assessments, working under supervision as a member of a multi-disciplinary team with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communities
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan care in response to health assessment
  • 1.1 Consider and respect Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander community values, beliefs and gender roles when developing health care plan
  • 1.2 Develop care plan in consultation with the client and/or significant others, in line with organisation, community and confidentiality requirements
  • 1.3 Develop care plan to address findings of routine health assessment with due consideration for its holistic impact on the client in line with organisation policies and procedures
  • 1.4 Plan health care services with reference to the primary health care team and other health care providers
  • 1.5 Use standard treatment protocols as a basis for determining health management plans
  • 1.6 Take immediate action in line with standard treatment protocols to address life-threatening conditions or injuries and cardiovascular or cerebrovascular events
  • 1.7 Document care plan in line with organisation and community requirements
  • 1.8 Communicate care plan to the client and/or their carer(s) and negotiate as required to encourage full understanding and agreement
  • 1.9 Ensure care plan supports clients in taking a self-care approach to health in line with individual needs and organisation requirements
2. Initiate treatment in line within guidelines/ protocols
  • 2.1 Initiate action as determined by organisation policies (including referral) based on results of clinical assessment and in accordance with accepted procedures and protocols
  • 2.2 Provide health information in language appropriate to the task and supported by visual aids where appropriate
  • 2.3 Explain each aspect of the treatment to the client and check their understanding and agreement
  • 2.4 Deliver health care services with reference to the primary health care team and other health care providers
  • 2.5 Refer to senior health staff for advice about serious or potentially serious health problems as determined in organisation protocols
  • 2.6 Use, maintain and regularly clean clinical equipment in accordance with generic OH&S and Infection Control guidelines and organisation policies
  • 2.7 Implement basic life support and clinical treatments in line with organisation guidelines and limits of own ability and authority
  • 2.8 Assist clients requiring referral to gain access to appropriate service providers
3. Monitor effectiveness of care
  • 3.1 Monitor health of client in accordance with care plan and as negotiated with the client and/or carer(s)
  • 3.2 Maintain appropriate monitoring and review of chronic conditions, symptoms and potential acute presentations
  • 3.3 Evaluate effectiveness of care as per care plan and in line with organisation guidelines in relation to achieving agreed goals
  • 3.4 Undertake effective networking and liaison with external health care and other service providers to facilitate client access to services
  • 3.5 Document client progress in the client's file in accordance with organisation policies and procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
C8965 HLTAHW305A Plan and implement basic health care Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
WG659 HLTAHW008 Assist in planning and implementation of basic health care Unit of competency