HLTAHA037 — Deliver and monitor a hydrotherapy program

1 Receive delegation and gather information.

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

2 Prepare for a hydrotherapy program.

• 2.1Identify any treatment requirements outside scope of role and discuss with delegated Allied Health Professional.
• 2.2Determine the person’s availability, according to the organisation’s procedures.
• 2.3Gather hydrotherapy equipment and prepare setting for the program.
• 2.4Ensure adequate staffing according to the organisational procedures.
• 2.5Obtain consent from the person before commencing the program.

3 Conduct the hydrotherapy program.

• 3.1Assist with program according to delegation from treating Allied Health Professional.
• 3.2Explain the purpose, rationale and requirements of each part of the program to the person.
• 3.3Assist the person in and out of the pool safely and efficiently according to organisational procedures and treatment goals.
• 3.4Demonstrate components and guide the person to complete the program as delegated by the Allied Health Professional.
• 3.5Provide the person with time, opportunity and encouragement to practise existing and newly developed skills.
• 3.6Monitor the person and provide feedback to ensure correct application during and after the program according to the delegated treatment plan.
• 3.7Identify and manage the person’s adherence issues and report the need for adjustment to the delegating Allied Health Professional.
• 3.8Use stepping down procedures when the person becomes distressed, in pain or communicates their desire to slow down according to delegated treatment plan and organisational procedures.
• 3.9Respond to adverse reaction to the hydrotherapy program according to delegated treatment plan and organisational procedures.

4 Respond to a hydrotherapy emergency.

• 4.1Support the person in difficulty immediately and remove any other individuals from danger.
• 4.2Assess the factors involved in a water rescue, the type of rescue and equipment required.
• 4.3Identify hazards and take action to prevent further injury or harm to the casualty.
• 4.4Perform water rescue in accordance with emergency procedures and work health and safety requirements.
• 4.5Observe and describe the condition of the casualty to first aid responder.
• 4.6Contact emergency services as soon as possible if required.
• 4.7Record and report the incident in accordance with, legislative, regulatory and organisational requirements.

5 Assist person after the hydrotherapy program.

• 5.1Identify support needs of the person following a hydrotherapy session.
• 5.2Provide support with mobility as delegated by the Allied Health Professional.

6 Comply with supervisory requirements.

• 6.1Consult with delegating Allied Health Professional when additional information is required.
• 6.2Seek assistance when the person presents with needs or signs outside limits of own scope of role, skills or knowledge.
• 6.3Report the person’s difficulties to the delegating Allied Health Professional before continuing the program.
• 6.4Participate in supervision processes with the delegating Allied Health Professional in accordance with organisational procedures.

7 Clean and store equipment.

• 7.1Clean materials and equipment in accordance with manufacturer requirements.
• 7.2Store material and equipment in accordance with manufacturer requirements and organisational procedures.
• 7.3Report equipment faults according to organisational procedures.

8 Document information.

• 8.1Document information relating to the person’s rehabilitation program in line with organisational requirements.
• 8.2Provide regular feedback to the delegating Allied Health Professional.
• 8.3Use professional terminology to document symptomatic expression of identified problems related to the person’s rehabilitation program.

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