HLTAHA036 — Assist and support the use of augmentative and alternative communication system

1 Receive delegation and gather information.

• 1.1Obtain written or verbal delegation for an allied health activity from the Speech Pathologist.
• 1.2Obtain information from delegating Speech Pathologist, according to organisational policy and procedures.
• 1.3Discuss and confirm work health and safety and treatment requirements with delegating Speech Pathologist.

2 Prepare augmentative and alternative communication systems development.

• 2.1Identify any treatment requirements outside scope of role and discuss with delegated Speech Pathologist.
• 2.2Determine the person’s availability in accordance with organisational procedures.
• 2.3Confirm with the person and delegating Speech Pathologist the need for an interpreter.

3 Assist in the development of augmentative and alternative communication systems.

• 3.1Confirm the nature of the communication system and implications for resource requirements with delegating Speech Pathologist.
• 3.2Confirm person’s previous and current abilities with the delegating Speech Pathologist to inform choice and presentation of resources.
• 3.3Select and confirm suitability of resources, communication system, type of therapy and specified communication goals as delegated by Speech Pathologist.
• 3.4Identify existing usable resources, as delegated by the Speech Pathologist.
• 3.5Confirm and make resources ensuring they comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements as delegated by Speech Pathologist.

4 Support the use of augmentative and alternative communication systems.

• 4.1Identify the type of communication system and availability of power supply to be used by the person prior to making contact.
• 4.2Prepare resources and equipment to facilitate communication via the communication system.
• 4.3Set out equipment and furniture and assist the person to ensure optimum access to the communication system, in line with work health and safety procedures and delegation from Speech Pathologist.
• 4.4Communicate with the person using different modes of communication.

5 Comply with supervisory requirements.

• 5.1Consult with delegating Speech Pathologist when additional information is required.
• 5.2Seek assistance when the person presents with needs or signs outside limits of own scope of role, skills or knowledge.
• 5.3Report the person’s difficulties to the delegating Speech Pathologist before continuing the program.
• 5.4Participate in supervision processes with the delegating Speech Pathologist in accordance with organisational procedures.

6 Clean and store equipment.

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

7 Document information.

• 7.1Document information relating to the person’s rehabilitation program in line with organisational requirements.
• 7.2Provide regular feedback to the delegating Speech Pathologist.
• 7.3Use professional terminology to document symptomatic expression of identified problems related to the person’s rehabilitation program.

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