HLTAHA030 — Assist with basic foot care

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What an assessment for HLTAHA030 must cover

59 assessable components: 7 elements (32 performance criteria), 8 performance evidence and 19 knowledge evidence requirements. An audit-defensible tool maps every question and task back to these — that mapping is the coverage matrix Auditori generates alongside the assessment.

Elements & performance criteria

1 Receive delegation and gather information.

1.1Obtain written or verbal delegation for an allied health activity from the registered Podiatrist.
1.2Obtain information from relevant sources and delegating registered Podiatrist, according to organisational policy and procedures.
1.3Discuss and confirm with delegating registered Podiatrist treatment plans and programs.

2 Prepare for basic foot care.

2.1Obtain information according to organisational procedures and delegating registered Podiatrist.
2.2Determine the person’s availability according to organisational protocols.
2.3Check resources and equipment required for therapy program to ensure suitability, cleanliness and working order.
2.4Undertake steps to meet organisational infection control requirements.
2.5Prepare for basic foot care as delegated by the supervising registered Podiatrist to comply with legislation, regulatory and organisational practice requirements.

3 Perform basic foot care.

3.1Provide information to the person regarding foot care treatment.
3.2Confirm the person’s understanding of the purpose, rationale and requirements of each part of the foot care treatment.
3.3Identify and report to registered Podiatrist any changes that effect the person’s health status.
3.4Assist the person in and out of any shoes, socks or hosiery complying with organisational and work health and safety (WHS) protocols.
3.5Position the person in preparation for foot care treatment.
3.6Perform basic foot care according to the delegation of the Podiatrist and apply infection control precautions, especially in relation to air borne particles.

4 Apply padding and cushioning as delegated by the supervising registered Podiatrist.

4.1Explain the purpose and rationale of the dressing, padding or cushioning and confirm the person’s understanding.
4.2Correctly position the person, complying with work health and safety (WHS) protocols.
4.3Apply padding and cushioning according to delegation of registered Podiatrist.
4.4Apply delegated dressings to any skin breaks which might result from treatment.
4.5Dispose of used padding and cushioning according to infection control protocols.
4.6Provide feedback that reinforces the registered Podiatrist’s advice.
4.7Identify the person’s compliance issues and seek assistance when presented with issues outside limits of scope of practice or report to delegating registered Podiatrist.
4.8Work with the person to determine and plan any follow up requirements and dates.

5 Comply with supervisory requirements.

5.1Provide podiatry assistance according to the delegation of treating registered Podiatrist.
5.2Provide feedback regarding the person’s progress to the treating registered Podiatrist.
5.3Report the person’s difficulties and concerns to the treating registered Podiatrist.
5.4Implement variations to the podiatry care according to the delegation of the treating registered Podiatrist.

6 Clean and store equipment.

6.1Dispose of biological waste material according to organisational guidelines and infection control requirements.
6.2Prepare reusable equipment for sterilisation according to Australian Standards, manufacturer and organisational requirements.
6.3Store equipment according to manufacturer instructions and organisational protocols.
6.4Report equipment faults according to organisational procedures.

7 Document information.

7.1Document occasion of basic foot care according to organisational requirements.
7.2Use medical terminology and abbreviations to document symptomatic expression of the person’s identified foot care problems.

Performance evidence

assist with basic foot care using podiatry equipment across private, community and bed-based settings to at least three people, one in a simulated environment and two in the workplace, this must include:
cutting and filing nails
electrical equipment, including an electric drill
identifying pathological nail and skin conditions
applying medicaments, including: emollients, astringents, moisturisers, antiseptics
apply padding and cushioning to at least 3 different conditions
apply wound dressings to at least 3 different conditions, including: simple wound, wound dressing for an iatrogenic wound
perform the activities outlined in the performance criteria of this unit during a period of at least 120 hours of allied health assistance work. At least 60% of this work must be carried out in an allied health workplace. The remaining 40% may be carried out in a simulated environment, if an allied health workplace is unavailable.

Knowledge evidence

protocols for the escalation of risks
allied health core competencies: person-centred care, individual therapy, group therapy, communication of information, equipment and environment
treatment plans or foot care plan
goals and limitations of podiatry intervention and variations in podiatry conditions
basic anatomy and physiology of the foot, including medical terminology, structure and functioning of the skin and integuments, and basic understanding of foot pathology
the function of medicaments: emollients, astringents, moisturisers, antiseptics
principles and protocols of: aseptic technique, foot care
organisational policy and procedures in relation to: confidentiality (privacy, disclosure, duty of care), documentation (reporting, recording data, written communication to Allied Health Professional), professional behaviour and presentation, infection control practices, work health and safety (WHS), manual handling, supervision and delegation
manufacturer instructions for equipment
scope of practice of the Allied Health Assistant and registered Podiatrist
principles of empowering the older person
principles of empowering people living with disability or serious mental illness
changes related to ageing
concepts of holistic health and wellbeing
social determinants of health
concepts of the medical model, the biopsychosocial models and the human rights-based approach of allied health interventions
principles of choice and control
concept of reablement
allied health settings: hospital, community health, mental health, disability sector, aged care sectors.

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What does an assessment tool for HLTAHA030 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for HLTAHA030 needs to address all 59 unit components: 7 elements with 32 performance criteria, 8 performance evidence requirements, 19 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

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