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

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Obtain written or verbal delegation for an allied health activity from the Dietitian. 
Obtain information from relevant sources and delegating Dietitian, according to organisational policy and procedures. 
Discuss and confirm with delegating Dietitian individualised plan or dietary modification therapy and work health and safety (WHS) requirements. 
Identify groups at risk of nutritional deficiencies and nutrient imbalance contributing to common lifestyle diseases and disorders. 
Identify dietary factors associated with common lifestyle diseases or diet related chronic diseases and other nutrition-related conditions, food intolerances, allergies. 
Identify therapeutic nutritional and dietary needs for conditions encountered by the individual group. 
Report dietary and nutrition issues and needs to the delegating Dietitian. 
Consult with Dietitian to address the identified risks and needs of the person. 
Modify meals and menus to meet the nutritional and dietary needs of the person in accordance with organisational procedures. 
Identify meals and menus for suitability for texture modification to meet nutrition and dietary needs. 
Incorporate choices into menus to meet nutritional requirements for special needs. 
Provide information regarding individualised plan to the person as delegated by the Dietitian. 
Provide 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. 
Report the acceptability, tolerance and consumption of meals by the person to the Dietitian, treating team or other health professional as to organisational procedures. 
Identify 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. 
Monitor and document the person's nutrition status as delegated by the Dietitian and provide feedback on consistently poor meal choices as to organisational procedures. 
Monitor the nutrition status of the person using standard and validated tools and nutrition indicators. 
Report the progress of the person's nutrition status to the delegating Dietitian, treating team or other health professional as to organisational procedures. 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

HLTAHA040 - Assist with the monitoring and modification of meals and menus according to individualised plans
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Assessment Record Sheet

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

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