HLTOTH002 — Modify casts

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What an assessment for HLTOTH002 must cover

165 assessable components: 4 elements (25 performance criteria), 36 performance evidence and 100 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 4 foundation skills. 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 Prepare to modify cast.

1.1Receive and interpret cast modification instructions in referral documentation and seek clarification if required.
1.2Identify safety hazards and risks, assess risks and implement risk control strategies to minimise risks to client and self.
1.3Perform hand hygiene and use personal protective equipment (PPE) according to work health and safety and infection control procedures.
1.4Source information through delegated subjective and clinical assessments to determine client condition, individual needs, to identify precautions and potential complications.
1.5Provide relevant and timely feedback including liaising with medical practitioner for conditions requiring immediate review.
1.6Liaise with healthcare team to discuss subjective and objective findings and confirm instructions.
1.7Explain cast modification procedure to client, provide opportunities to ask questions and discuss areas of concern.
1.8Obtain client consent to proceed with cast modification.

2 Apply cast modification techniques.

2.1Assemble equipment and materials and inspect to confirm it is clean and in working order in accordance with manufacturer specifications.
2.2Communicate with clients in a caring and respectful manner.
2.3Monitor client to identify and manage client anxiety.
2.4Position client for correct anatomical positioning of limb and confirm client comfort and safety.
2.5Refresh and maintain clean skin.
2.6Select and use equipment, materials and cast modification techniques to maintain and correct soft tissue and fracture position according to instructions.
2.7Check and confirm cast modification to meet instructions and individual client needs.

3 Undertake post modification procedures.

3.1Check neurovascular status of limb to confirm within normal limits.
3.2Fit prescribed aid as required for client condition and instruct in use, including adhering to relevant weight bearing restrictions.
3.3Review client for safe and correct use of the aid.
3.4Provide written and verbal advice for care of cast and limb according to referral from the healthcare team and discuss client concerns.
3.5Identify and report client self-management concerns to healthcare team and arrange support within limitations of job role.
3.6Complete clinical records according to documentation procedures.

4 Clean working environment.

4.1Remove PPE and perform hand hygiene according to work health and safety and infection control procedures.
4.2Dispose of waste according to waste management procedures.
4.3Clean, sanitise and store equipment according to manufacturer specifications.
4.4Clean work surfaces according to infection control procedures.

Performance evidence

modify one of each of the following casts: split cast, bi-valve cast, cut windows, trim casts, re-pad casts, reinforce casts, heel wedges, wedging a cast, converting including completion and addition.
The modification of each of the above must include: interpreting referrals, sourcing information, liaising with the healthcare team and following instructions within the healthcare setting
reviewing, treating, advising and referring clients: paediatrics
reviewing, treating, advising and referring clients: adults
selecting, using and maintaining equipment: arm, knee and buttock block
selecting, using and maintaining equipment: benders and cast breakers
selecting, using and maintaining equipment: cast bracing equipment
selecting, using and maintaining equipment: eye protection equipment
selecting, using and maintaining equipment: goniometer
selecting, using and maintaining equipment: hearing protection
selecting, using and maintaining equipment: plaster trap
selecting, using and maintaining equipment: saw with vacuum
selecting, using and maintaining equipment: scissors
selecting, using and maintaining equipment: shears
selecting, using and maintaining equipment: spreaders
selecting, using and maintaining equipment: tape measure
selecting, using and maintaining equipment: vice
selecting and using materials: abduction bars
selecting and using materials: bandages
selecting and using materials: cast shoes
selecting and using materials: dry dressing
selecting and using materials: felts, foams and padding
selecting and using materials: hinges
selecting and using materials: plaster
selecting and using materials: quadrilateral bucket
selecting and using materials: stockinettes
selecting and using materials: strapping
selecting and using materials: synthetic materials including fibreglass
selecting and using materials: tapes
selecting and using materials: undercast padding
selecting and using aids: ambulation aides
selecting and using aids: gait aides
selecting and using aids: heel
selecting and using aids: overshoes
selecting and using aids: sling
documenting clinical records.

Knowledge evidence

procedures relevant to cast modification: client confidentiality and privacy
procedures relevant to cast modification: client consent
procedures relevant to cast modification: duty of care
procedures relevant to cast modification: infection control
procedures relevant to cast modification: inventory
procedures relevant to cast modification: work health and safety
role and responsibilities and boundaries of responsibilities relevant to cast modification
anatomy and physiology relevant to cast modification
methods for interpreting radiological findings and features of x-rays, CT scans and MRI scans relating to casts and the presenting condition
conditions for referral of clients for immediate review by a medical practitioner: evidence of infection
conditions for referral of clients for immediate review by a medical practitioner: Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
conditions for referral of clients for immediate review by a medical practitioner: Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
conditions for referral of clients for immediate review by a medical practitioner: intense localised pain
conditions for referral of clients for immediate review by a medical practitioner: neurovascular status outside normal limits
conditions for referral of clients for immediate review by a medical practitioner: wound breakdown and deterioration
individual client needs: developmental stage including paediatrics and adults
individual client needs: in clients and out clients
individual client needs: functional requirements and restrictions
individual client needs: mobilisation difficulties and restrictions
individual client needs: level of anxiety
individual client needs: physical anomalies
individual client needs: religious and cultural beliefs
individual client needs: environment and climate
pathology and assessment of client conditions: allergies
pathology and assessment of client conditions: mechanism of injury
pathology and assessment of client conditions: interference
pathology and assessment of client conditions: non-union fracture
pathology and assessment of client conditions: oedematous extremity
pathology and assessment of client conditions: wires, pins, external fixatures and surgical wounds
pathology and assessment of client conditions: medical history and co-morbidities
pathology and assessment of client conditions: skin condition including oedema, blisters, pressure areas, broken skin, fragile skin and wound breakdown
precaution types, characteristics and resolution: loss of fracture position
precaution types, characteristics and resolution: loss of soft tissue position
precaution types, characteristics and resolution: pressure area prevention due to modification
complication types, characteristics and resolution: pressure areas including tissue necrosis
complication types, characteristics and resolution: foreign objects in casts
complication types, characteristics and resolution: splints
complication types, characteristics and resolution: cast breakdown
complication types, characteristics and resolution: cast migration due to loss of tissue bulk
complication types, characteristics and resolution: compromising related injury
complication types, characteristics and resolution: fracture blisters
complication types, characteristics and resolution: loss of movement and function
complication types, characteristics and resolution: malalignment of bone
complication types, characteristics and resolution: neurovascular complications including poor capillary refill and altered sensation
complication types, characteristics and resolution: nerve damage
complication types, characteristics and resolution: infection
complication types, characteristics and resolution: reduced range of movement and function of joint
complication types, characteristics and resolution: secondary infection
complication types, characteristics and resolution: wound breakdown
purpose of cast modification
cast modification techniques: anatomical positioning
cast modification techniques: protective cover for broken skin with aseptic technique
cast modification techniques: split cast
cast modification techniques: bi-valve cast
cast modification techniques: cut windows
cast modification techniques: trim casts
cast modification techniques: re-pad casts
cast modification techniques: reinforce casts
cast modification techniques: heel wedges
cast modification techniques: converting including completion and addition
cast material purpose, selection and safe use: abduction bars
cast material purpose, selection and safe use: bandages
cast material purpose, selection and safe use: cast shoes
cast material purpose, selection and safe use: dry dressing
cast material purpose, selection and safe use: felts, foams and padding
cast material purpose, selection and safe use: hinges
cast material purpose, selection and safe use: plaster
cast material purpose, selection and safe use: quadrilateral bucket
cast material purpose, selection and safe use: stockinettes
cast material purpose, selection and safe use: strapping
cast material purpose, selection and safe use: synthetic materials including fibreglass
cast material purpose, selection and safe use: tapes
cast material purpose, selection and safe use: undercast padding
cast modification equipment purpose, selection, safe use and maintenance: arm, knee and buttock block
cast modification equipment purpose, selection, safe use and maintenance: benders and cast breakers
cast modification equipment purpose, selection, safe use and maintenance: eye protection equipment
cast modification equipment purpose, selection, safe use and maintenance: goniometer
cast modification equipment purpose, selection, safe use and maintenance: hearing protection
cast modification equipment purpose, selection, safe use and maintenance: plaster trap
cast modification equipment purpose, selection, safe use and maintenance: saw with vacuum
cast modification equipment purpose, selection, safe use and maintenance: scissors
cast modification equipment purpose, selection, safe use and maintenance: shears
cast modification equipment purpose, selection, safe use and maintenance: spreaders
cast modification equipment purpose, selection, safe use and maintenance: tape measure
cast modification equipment purpose, selection, safe use and maintenance: vice
aid purpose, selection and safe use: ambulation aides
aid purpose, selection and safe use: gait aides
aid purpose, selection and safe use: heel
aid purpose, selection and safe use: overshoes
aid purpose, selection and safe use: sling
medications relevant to cast modification and future care
types of client advice: cast care and warnings
types of client advice: limb care and neurovascular warnings
types of client advice: mobilisation exercises and routines
types of client advice: oedema control
types of client advice: fitness to drive
types of client advice: weight bearing status
types of client advice: safe use of gait aides
clinical record requirements
medical terminology relevant to cast modification.

Foundation skills

Oral communication skills: to: ask open and closed questions and actively listen to determine and meet needs of client; communicate with people from diverse backgrounds; manage conflict.
Numeracy skills: to: read, use and discuss spatial and measurement information in referrals, x-rays, CT scans and MRI scans.
Teamwork skills: to: collaborate and cooperate with multidisciplinary teams and healthcare professionals.
Technology skills: to: access and record clinical records and referrals.

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What does an assessment tool for HLTOTH002 need to cover?

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