HLTAHA051 — Assist with podiatric procedures

1 Receive delegation and gather information.

• 1.1Obtain written or verbal delegation for an allied health activity from a Podiatrist.
• 1.2Obtain information from relevant sources and delegating Podiatrist, according to organisational policy and procedures.
• 1.3Discuss and confirm with delegating Podiatrist a podiatry care plan relevant to the procedure to be undertaken and work health and safety (WHS) requirements.

2 Prepare for the surgical podiatry procedure.

• 2.1Determine person’s availability according to organisational protocols.
• 2.2Conform to all specified NHMRC infection control guidelines and organisational protocols for Podiatrist.
• 2.3Ensure the environment in which the procedure is to be performed conforms to infection control, health safety requirements and organisational policies and procedures.
• 2.4Gather necessary equipment, instruments and materials.
• 2.5Prepare the environment for minor surgery, including cleansing and disinfecting of surfaces, equipment and materials.
• 2.6Ensure all instruments, dressings and related materials have undergone sterilisation according to Australian Standards, organisational policies and procedures.
• 2.7Ensure workflow and set up for workflow by additional persons in the environment complies with Australian Standards, NHMRC Infection Prevention Control Guidelines, and organisational policies and procedures.

3 Assist with the surgical podiatry procedure.

• 3.1Determine procedural requirements from the person’s records and the treating Podiatrist.
• 3.2Provide the physical environment required to meet procedural requirements in a manner that is safe and conforms with infection control protocols as delegated by the Podiatrist.
• 3.3Follow the directions of the Podiatrist to provide assistance during the procedure.
• 3.4Follow all infection control and WHS protocols to ensure the procedure conforms to legislated requirements and organisational policies and procedures.
• 3.5Assist with care and supervision of the person during and immediately after procedure.
• 3.6Follow directions for instrument handling, equipment handling material handling and any additional assistance required from the Podiatrist and within a sterile environment.
• 3.7Safely and correctly use equipment and instrumentation to collect assessment information.
• 3.8Follow Australian Standards organisational policies and procedures for the safe handling and disposal of hazardous and sharps materials.
• 3.9Provide documentation assistance and support as directed by the Podiatrist.

4 Assist with templating for manufacture of orthotic devices.

• 4.1Determine requirements from the person’s records and treating Podiatrist.
• 4.2Gather equipment and materials required for templating and foot measurement.
• 4.3Provide the physical environment required to meet procedural requirements in a manner that is safe as directed by the Podiatrist.
• 4.5Assist with templating and foot measurement according to delegating Podiatrist’s instruction.
• 4.6Work with delegating Podiatrist according to organisational policies and procedures, to determine follow up and further appointments.

5 Assist with modification to orthoses and footwear.

• 5.1Determine procedural requirements from the person’s records and the treating Podiatrist.
• 5.2Seek assistance or clarification to procedural directions.
• 5.3Provide the physical environment required to meet procedural requirements in a manner that is safe.
• 5.4Assist with modifications according to the treatment plan and prescriptions from supervising Podiatrist.
• 5.5Present modified orthoses or footwear to Podiatrist for assessment.
• 5.6Interpret and respond to instructions from delegating Podiatrist regarding further procedural or modification requirements.
• 5.7Provide instructions and assistance as directed by the Podiatrist.
• 5.8Work with Podiatrist and person according to organisational policies and procedures, to determine follow up and further appointments.
• 5.9Use machinery and equipment for modifications in accordance with manufacturer guidelines, WHS requirements and organisational policies and procedures.

6 Assist with support and advice to person in the selection of footwear.

• 6.1Under the supervision of the Podiatrist use devices and procedures to measure for fit.
• 6.2Confirm measurements with supervising Podiatrist.
• 6.3Under the supervision of the Podiatrist support and educate person in the selection of footwear and fit.
• 6.4Seek assistance or clarification to procedural directions.
• 6.5Work with Podiatrist and person according to organisational policies and procedures, to determine follow up and further appointments.

7 Comply with supervisory requirements.

• 7.1Provide podiatry assistance according to the instruction of delegating Podiatrist.
• 7.2Provide progress feedback to the treating Podiatrist.
• 7.3Seek assistance when person presents with needs or signs outside limits of own scope of role.
• 7.4Report difficulties and concerns to the delegating Podiatrist.
• 7.5Implement variations to the podiatry care in accordance with the delegating Podiatrist.

8 Clean, sterilise and store equipment.

• 8.1Clean equipment according to manufacturer instructions and organisational policies and procedures.
• 8.2Prepare equipment and instruments for sterilisation according to Australian Standards, NHMRC infection control guidelines and organisational policies and procedures.
• 8.3Store equipment according to manufacturer instructions and organisational policies and procedures.
• 8.4Report equipment faults according to organisational policies and procedures.
• 8.5Ensure the consultation environment is maintained according to NHMRC infection control guidelines and organisational policies and procedures.

9 Document information.

• 9.1Follow organisational policies and procedures to document person’s information.
• 9.2Use health terminology when documenting person’s information.

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