HLTAHA050 — Assist with podiatry exercise

1 Receive delegation and gather information.

• 1.1Obtain written or verbal delegation for an allied health activity from delegating podiatrist.
• 1.2Obtain information from relevant sources and delegating podiatrist, according to organisational policy and procedures.
• 1.3Discuss and confirm with delegating Podiatrist the podiatry care plan relevant to the procedure to be undertaken.

2 Assist with podiatry assessment.

• 2.1Provide podiatry assistance according to the instruction of delegating Podiatrist.
• 2.2Ensure the environment in which the procedure is to be performed conforms to work health safety (WHS) standards and protocols.
• 2.3Explain the purpose, rationale and requirements of each part of the activity.
• 2.4Determine person’s understanding of the purpose, rationale and requirements of each part of the activity.
• 2.5Assist delegating Podiatrist with procedures, including handling equipment and recording data.
• 2.6Work with person and Podiatrist to determine and plan any follow up requirements and dates.
• 2.7Identify and manage person’s adherence issues.

3 Prepare for the delivery of podiatry exercise program or procedure.

• 3.1Interpret treatment plan prepared by supervising Podiatrist and implement relevant exercise program or procedure.
• 3.2Determine person’s availability according to organisational policies and procedures.
• 3.3Gather necessary equipment.

4 Deliver podiatry exercise or rehabilitation program.

• 4.1Explain the purpose, rationale and requirements of each part of the exercise or rehabilitation program.
• 4.2Determine the persons understanding of the purpose, rationale and requirements of the program.
• 4.3Assist person to follow instructions of the podiatrist, including those techniques used at home.
• 4.4Identify and note any difficulties the person experiences completing the exercise program.
• 4.5Provide feedback to the person.
• 4.6Identify and manage adherence issues.
• 4.7Work with the person to establish any necessary action.
• 4.8Work with person to determine and plan any follow up requirements and dates.
• 4.9Recognise when person becomes distressed, in pain or communicates their desire to slow down, change activity or stop and follow stepping down procedures outlined in treatment plan or organisational policies and procedures.

5 Comply with supervisory requirements.

• 5.1Seek assistance when person presents with needs or signs outside limits of the scope of role.
• 5.2Provide feedback and report difficulties and concerns to the delegating podiatrist.
• 5.3Implement variations to the podiatry treatment according to the supervising Podiatrist.

6 Document person’s information.

• 6.1Follow organisational policies and procedures to document information.
• 6.2Use health terminology to document symptomatic expression of identified problems.

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