HLTOTH005 — Modify orthopaedic devices
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What an assessment for HLTOTH005 must cover
201 assessable components: 4 elements (26 performance criteria), 62 performance evidence and 109 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 orthopaedic devices.
- 1.1Receive and interpret orthopaedic device 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 orthopaedic device modification procedure to client, provide opportunities to ask questions and discuss areas of concern.
- 1.8Obtain client consent to proceed with orthopaedic device modification.
2 Apply orthopaedic device modification techniques.
- 2.1Assemble equipment 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 and orthopaedic device modification techniques to modify orthopaedic device according to instructions.
- 2.7Adjust orthopaedic device to achieve correct moulding and alignment to maintain soft tissue and fracture position according to instructions.
- 2.8Check and confirm fit and function of orthopaedic device 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 donning and doffing the brace.
- 3.3Review client for safe and correct use of the aid.
- 3.4Provide written and verbal advice for care of orthopaedic devices according to referral from the healthcare team and discuss client concerns.
- 3.5Identify and report 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 orthopaedic devices:
- Ankle Foot Orthosis (AFO)
- Bed Resting Ankle Foot Orthosis (BRAFO)
- cam walker
- collar and cuff
- gunslinger brace
- hinged knee and hinged elbow braces
- humeral brace
- joint supports for elbow, wrist, knee, ankle
- pelvic binder
- shoulder abduction sling
- shoulder immobilisers
- zimmer splint
- soft neck collar
- cam boots.
- 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
- adults
- modification techniques:
- addition
- completion
- converting
- give more or less range of movement
- reinforcing and strengthening
- relining
- repadding
- tightening
- trimming
- re-aligning
- selecting, using and maintaining equipment:
- allen key
- bender
- bracing and splinting equipment
- eye protection equipment
- goniometer
- heat gun
- saw with vacuum
- scissors
- screwdriver
- shears
- spanners
- spreaders
- tape measure
- vice
- selecting and using materials:
- bandages
- dry dressings
- felt, foam and padding
- hinges
- off the shelf braces and splints
- reinforcement bars
- synthetic materials
- tape and strapping
- selecting and using aids:
- ambulation aides
- gait aides
- heel
- overshoes
- sling
- documenting clinical records.
Knowledge evidence
- procedures relevant to orthopaedic device modification:
- client confidentiality and privacy
- client consent
- duty of care
- infection control
- inventory
- work health and safety
- role and responsibilities and boundaries of responsibilities relevant to orthopaedic device modification
- anatomy and physiology relevant to orthopaedic device modification
- methods for interpreting radiological findings and features of x-rays, CT scans and MRI scans relating to orthopaedic devices and the presenting condition
- conditions for referral of clients for immediate review by a medical practitioner:
- evidence of infection
- intense localised pain
- neurovascular status outside normal limits
- wound breakdown and deterioration
- individual client needs:
- developmental stage including paediatrics and adults
- in clients and out clients
- functional requirements and restrictions
- mobilisation difficulties and restrictions
- level of anxiety
- physical anomalies
- religious and cultural beliefs
- environment and climate
- orthopaedic device type and purpose:
- collar and cuff
- hinged knee and hinged elbow braces
- humeral brace
- joint supports for elbow, wrist, knee, ankle
- shoulder abduction sling
- shoulder immobilisers
- soft neck collar
- zimmer splint
- pathology and assessment of client conditions:
- allergies
- mechanism of injury
- interference
- non-union fracture
- oedematous extremity
- wires, pins, external fixatures and surgical wounds
- medical history and co-morbidities
- skin condition including oedema, blisters, pressure areas, broken skin, fragile skin and wound breakdown
- precaution types, characteristics and resolution:
- areas of broken skin
- fragile skin
- complication types, characteristics and resolution:
- compromising related injury
- fracture blisters
- loss of movement and function
- malalignment of bone
- neurovascular complications including altered sensation and poor capillary refill
- orthopaedic device migration due to loss of tissue bulk
- pressure areas
- secondary infection
- wound breakdown
- orthopaedic device modification techniques:
- anatomical positioning
- protective cover for broken skin with aseptic technique
- addition
- completion
- converting
- give more or less range of movement
- reinforcing and strengthening
- relining
- repadding
- tightening
- trimming
- re-aligning
- orthopaedic device equipment purpose, selection, safe use and maintenance:
- allen key
- bender
- bracing and splinting equipment
- eye protection equipment
- goniometer
- heat gun
- saw with vacuum
- scissors
- screwdriver
- shears
- spanners
- spreaders
- tape measure
- vice
- orthopaedic device material purpose, selection and safe use:
- bandages
- dry dressings
- felt, foam and padding
- hinges
- off the shelf braces and splints
- reinforcement bars
- synthetic materials
- tape and strapping
- aid purpose, selection and safe use:
- ambulation aides
- gait aides
- heel
- overshoes
- sling
- medications relevant to orthopaedic device modification and future care
- types of client advice:
- care of orthopaedic devices and warnings
- limb care and neurovascular warnings
- mobilisation exercises and routines
- oedema control
- fitness to drive
- weight bearing status
- safe use of aides
- clinical record requirements
- medical terminology relevant to orthopaedic device modification.
Foundation skills
- Oral communication skills: 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: read, use and discuss spatial and measurement information in referrals, x-rays, CT scans and MRI scans.
- Teamwork skills: collaborate and cooperate with multidisciplinary teams and healthcare professionals.
- Technology skills: access and record clinical records and referrals.
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What does an assessment tool for HLTOTH005 need to cover?
To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for HLTOTH005 needs to address all 201 unit components: 4 elements with 26 performance criteria, 62 performance evidence requirements, 109 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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