HLTAHA038 — Support the use of orthoses or prostheses

1 Receive delegation and gather information.

• 1.1Obtain written or verbal delegation for an allied health activity from the Orthotist or Prosthetist.
• 1.2Obtain information from relevant sources and delegating Orthotist or Prosthetist, according to organisational policy and procedures.
• 1.3Discuss and confirm details and service requirements of orthosis or prosthesis with delegating Orthotist or Prosthetist.
• 1.4Identify any service requirements outside scope of role and discuss with delegating Orthotist or Prosthetist.

2 Assist with the manufacture and modification of orthoses or prostheses.

• 2.1Determine procedural requirements from the treating Orthotist or Prosthetist.
• 2.2Seek assistance or clarification to procedural requirements.
• 2.3Ensure the physical environment required meets work health and safety (WHS) and procedural requirements, as directed by the Orthotist or Prosthetist, and organisational policies and procedures.
• 2.4Identify existing usable resources, as delegated by the Orthotist or Prosthetist.
• 2.5Obtain relevant measurements and data collection where required or requested as delegated by the Orthotist or Prosthetist.
• 2.6Identify and remove any faulty or unsafe component of the orthosis or prosthesis under the supervision of an Orthotist or Prosthetist, and complete necessary reporting and or documentation.
• 2.7Confirm components of orthosis or prosthesis comply with requirements and manufacturer warranty as delegated by Orthotist or Prosthetist.
• 2.8Under the supervision and delegation of the Orthotist or Prosthetist, use machinery and equipment for manufacture and modification in accordance with manufacturer guidelines, and organisational policies and procedures.
• 2.9Review completed orthosis or prosthesis with Orthotist or Prosthetist and interpret and respond to instructions regarding further manufacture or modification requirements.

3 Assist with the provision and use of orthoses or prostheses.

• 3.1Ensure orthosis or prosthesis is clean and in safe working order before provision.
• 3.2Assist in the provision of orthosis or prosthesis under the supervision or delegation of the Orthotist or Prosthetist
• 3.3Instruct the persons who use orthoses or prostheses and carers in the safe use, transportation and maintenance of the orthosis or prosthesis
• 3.4Confirm the person who uses orthoses or prostheses, or their carer have documentation and understand any further action that needs to be taken regarding the use of the orthosis or prosthesis and clarify any issues.
• 3.5Document maintenance periods and requirements for the orthosis or prosthesis.

4 Prepare for use of orthoses or prostheses within clinical setting.

• 4.1Confirm the nature of the orthosis or prosthesis and resource requirements with delegating Orthotist or Prosthetist.
• 4.2Select and confirm suitability of resources, type of orthosis or prosthesis and specified goals of the person who uses orthoses and prostheses, as delegated by the Orthotist or Prosthetist.
• 4.3Remove or minimise potential hazards and prepare the setting for use and instruction as delegated by the Orthotist or Prosthetist.
• 4.4Obtain consent from the person who uses orthoses or prostheses before commencing orthotic or prosthetic service.
• 4.5Ensure orthosis or prosthesis is clean and in safe working order before use.
• 4.6Confirm requirements for orthosis or prosthesis assembly or adjustment specifications and complete in accordance with manufacturer specifications and delegating Orthotist or Prosthetist.
• 4.7Check and document completed assembly or adjustments and seek support from Orthotist or Prosthetist if difficulty arises.
• 4.8Follow stepping down procedures outlined in treatment plan or organisational procedures when the persons become distressed, in pain or communicate their desire to slow down, change activity or stop.
• 4.9Report any adverse effect, or, and major progress due to the orthosis or prostheses to the Orthotist or Prosthetist.
• 4.10Provide constructive feedback to the person who uses orthoses or prostheses and monitor the effectiveness of the use.

5 Comply with supervisory requirements.

• 5.1Seek assistance when the persons who use orthoses or prostheses present with needs or signs outside limits of own scope of role.
• 5.2Consult with delegating Orthotist or Prosthetist when additional information is required.
• 5.3Report the person who uses orthoses or prostheses difficulties to the delegating Orthotist or Prosthetist before continuing the orthotic or prosthetic service.
• 5.4Participate in supervision processes with the delegating Orthotist or Prosthetist in accordance with organisational policies and procedures.

6 Clean and store orthoses or prostheses and materials.

• 6.1Clean orthoses or prostheses and materials in accordance with manufacturer requirements.
• 6.2Store orthoses or prostheses and materials in accordance with manufacturer requirements and organisational procedures.
• 6.3Tag and report defective orthoses or prostheses in accordance with organisational procedures and ensure replacement.

7 Document information regarding the use of orthoses or prostheses.

• 7.1Document information relating to the person’s orthotic or prosthetic service in accordance with organisational requirements.
• 7.2Provide regular feedback to the person who uses orthoses or prostheses and the delegating Orthotist or Prosthetist.
• 7.3Document symptomatic expression of identified problems related to the orthotic or prosthetic service.
• 7.4Use professional terminology when documenting and discussing persons’ information.

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