HLTAHA042 — Assist with screening and management of nutritional risk

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What an assessment for HLTAHA042 must cover

88 assessable components: 6 elements (28 performance criteria), 3 performance evidence and 57 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 delegated therapy activity.

1.1Obtain written or verbal delegation for an allied health activity from the Dietitian.
1.2Obtain information from relevant sources and delegating Dietitian, according to organisational policy and procedures.
1.3Discuss and confirm with delegating Dietitian or Allied Health Professional therapy, treatment plans, programs and work health and safety (WHS) requirements.

2 Prepare for delegated therapy activity.

2.1Identify screening tools.
2.2Confirm the person’s need for screening.
2.3Consult with relevant staff before conducting the screening.
2.4Explain purpose and process of screening to the person and ensure their understanding.
2.5Obtain required resources and equipment.

3 Provide delegated therapy activity.

3.1Conduct screening using language and terminology suitable to the person.
3.2Seek assistance if required for participation.
3.3Complete screening tool according to organisational protocol.
3.4Use screening results to determine level of risk for the person.
3.5Select nutrition support item or interventions based on risk assessment.
3.6Implement nutrition intervention in line with local dietary guideline or procedure, in collaboration with food services.
3.7Seek the person’s feedback about the tolerance of the nutrition support intervention.
3.8Monitor intake according to organisational protocols.
3.9Seek assistance when the person presents with needs or signs outside scope of role.

4 Provide nutrition support services for at risk person as delegated by Dietitian.

4.1Select nutrition support item or interventions.
4.2Implement nutrition intervention and communicate with food services.
4.3Process nutrition support requirements.
4.4Monitor intake according to organisational procedures.

5 Provide feedback on screening and management of nutrition risk to treating Dietitian.

5.1Document screening and management activity outcomes according to organisational procedures.
5.2Report the person’s difficulties and concerns to the delegating Dietitian.
5.3Discuss screening and management outcomes with delegating Dietitian.
5.4Implement variations to the individualised plan as delegated by the Dietitian.

6 Assist in the maintenance of therapy equipment and resources.

6.1Clean equipment according to manufacturer requirements.
6.2Store materials and equipment according to manufacturer requirements and organisation procedures.
6.3Report equipment problems or faults in accordance with organisational procedures.

Performance evidence

assist with nutrition screening as delegated by the Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) for four people, two in simulation and two in the workplace
provide nutrition support interventions, including ordering or preparing dietary supplements, to four people, two in simulation and two in the workplace
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

allied health core competencies: person-centred care
allied health core competencies: individual therapy
allied health core competencies: group therapy
allied health core competencies: communication of information
allied health core competencies: equipment and environment
principles of: the impact of diet on health
principles of: fluid intake
principles of: rehabilitation
principles of: an individualised plan
common dietary modification including: diabetes
common dietary modification including: low saturated fat
common dietary modification including: high energy
common dietary modification including: food allergens
common dietary modification including: diets for food intolerances including gluten- free
common dietary modification including: age and developmentally appropriate diets
modified: salt
modified: fat
modified: protein
modified: potassium
modified: fluids
modified: fibre
texture and fluid modifications in accordance with The International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative (IDDSI) Framework
oral nutrition support products and enteral feeds
nutritional risk indicators: weight change
nutritional risk indicators: reduction in food intake due to: appetite
nutritional risk indicators: reduction in food intake due to: dysphagia
nutritional risk indicators: reduction in food intake due to: oral health/dentition
nutritional risk indicators: reduction in food intake due to: bowel function
nutritional risk indicators: biochemical indicators of nutritional risk
organisational policies and procedures in relation to: confidentiality: privacy
organisational policies and procedures in relation to: confidentiality: disclosure
organisational policies and procedures in relation to: duty of care
organisational policies and procedures in relation to: documentation: reporting
organisational policies and procedures in relation to: documentation: recording data
organisational policies and procedures in relation to: documentation: written communication to Dietitian
organisational policies and procedures in relation to: professional behaviour and presentation
organisational policies and procedures in relation to: infection control practices
organisational policies and procedures in relation to: work health and safety (WHS)
organisational policies and procedures in relation to: manual handling
organisational policies and procedures in relation to: supervision and delegation
scope of role of the Allied Health Assistant and Dietitian
supplements, including supplement equivalents, and their use
workings and procedures of the food service system
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
manufacturer instructions
allied health settings: hospital
allied health settings: community health
allied health settings: mental health
allied health settings: disability sector
allied health settings: aged care sectors.

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