HLTAHA040 — Assist with the monitoring and modification of meals and menus according to individualised plans

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What an assessment for HLTAHA040 must cover

30 assessable components: 4 elements (18 performance criteria), 2 performance evidence and 10 knowledge evidence requirements. 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 Receive delegation and gather information.

1.1Obtain written or verbal delegation for an allied health activity from the Dietitian.
1.2Obtain information from relevant sources and delegating Dietitian, according to organisational policy and procedures.
1.3Discuss and confirm with delegating Dietitian individualised plan or dietary modification therapy and work health and safety (WHS) requirements.

2 Identify conditions and specific needs of groups.

2.1Identify groups at risk of nutritional deficiencies and nutrient imbalance contributing to common lifestyle diseases and disorders.
2.2Identify dietary factors associated with common lifestyle diseases or diet related chronic diseases and other nutrition-related conditions, food intolerances, allergies.
2.3Identify therapeutic nutritional and dietary needs for conditions encountered by the individual group.
2.4Report dietary and nutrition issues and needs to the delegating Dietitian.

3 Modify meals and menus according to individualised plan and standardised therapeutic dietary guidelines.

3.1Consult with Dietitian to address the identified risks and needs of the person.
3.2Modify meals and menus to meet the nutritional and dietary needs of the person in accordance with organisational procedures.
3.3Identify meals and menus for suitability for texture modification to meet nutrition and dietary needs.
3.4Incorporate choices into menus to meet nutritional requirements for special needs.
3.5Provide information regarding individualised plan to the person as delegated by the Dietitian.

4 Monitor and report on the person’s status and acceptance of individualised plan.

4.1Provide feedback about changes to, needs, food preferences and individualised plan to food services, to delegating Dietitian, treating team or other health professionals as to organisational procedures.
4.2Report the acceptability, tolerance and consumption of meals by the person to the Dietitian, treating team or other health professional as to organisational procedures.
4.3Identify problems which may affect the person’s ability to eat or drink to the delegating Dietitian, treating team or other health professional as to organisational procedures.
4.4Monitor and document the person’s nutrition status as delegated by the Dietitian and provide feedback on consistently poor meal choices as to organisational procedures.
4.5Monitor the nutrition status of the person using standard and validated tools and nutrition indicators.
4.6Report the progress of the person’s nutrition status to the delegating Dietitian, treating team or other health professional as to organisational procedures.

Performance evidence

plan and modify meals and menus according to at least four individualised plans, two in simulation and two in the workplace
perform the activities outlined in the performance criteria of this unit during a period of at least 120 hours of allied health assistance work. At least 60% of this work must be carried out in an allied health workplace. The remaining 40% may be carried out in a simulated environment, if an allied health workplace is unavailable.

Knowledge evidence

allied health core competencies: person-centred care, individual therapy, group therapy, communication of information, equipment and environment
Australian dietary guidelines and other relevant guidelines across the lifespan in accordance with organisational protocols in regard to: cooking methods and equipment, food preparation and food service systems
principles of nutrition: diet therapy, nutrition supplements, risk of malnutrition, inadequate hydration
common dietary modification including: Therapeutic diet for diabetes and renal disease, low saturated fat, low sodium, energy (kJ) controlled diet, high protein/high energy, low residue, high fibre, diets for food intolerances and allergies
texture and fluid modifications in accordance with The International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative (IDDSI) Framework
oral nutrition support products and enteral feeds
aspects of physical and mental condition, which might affect a person’s ability to eat or feed oneself, including: arthritis, broken bones, confusion, pain, poor dentition, pressure injuries, recovery from stroke, swallowing problems, dementia, neurological disorders
range of menus and menu items
various cultural and religious requirements in relation to food, relevant to the profile of the community served by the organisation
organisational policies and procedures in relation to: confidentiality: privacy, disclosure; duty of care; documentation: reporting, recording data, written communication to Dietitian; professional behaviour and presentation; infection control practices; work health and safety (WHS); manual handling; supervision and, delegation.

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