Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare for the surgical podiatry procedure
- Obtain information from the podiatrist and the client's record (including the Podiatry Care Plan) relevant to the procedure to be undertaken
- Determine client availability according to organisation protocols
- Conform to all infection control guidelines and requirements specified by the National Infection Control Guidelines for Podiatrists and the protocols of the organisation
- Ensure the environment in which the procedure is to be performed conforms to OH&S standards and protocols
- Gather necessary equipment, instruments and materials
- Prepare the environment for surgery, including cleansing and disinfecting of surfaces, equipment and materials
- Ensure all instruments, dressings and related materials have undergone sterilisation according to the guidelines and protocols stated above
- Ensure work flow and set up for work flow by additional persons in the environment comply with the guidelines and protocols
- Assist with the surgical podiatry procedure
- Determine procedural requirements from the client's record and the treating podiatrist
- Provide the physical environment required to meet procedural requirements in a manner that is safe for the client as directed by the podiatrist
- Follow the directions of the podiatrist to provide assistance during the procedure
- Follow all infection control and OH&S protocols to ensure the procedure conforms to organisation, state, national and legislated requirements
- As required, assist with care and supervision of the patient during procedure
- Follow directions for instrument handling, equipment handling material handling and any additional assistance required from the podiatrist
- Safely and correctly use equipment and instrumentation to collect assessment information
- Follow organisation guidelines and protocols for the safe and appropriate handling and disposal of hazardous and sharps materials
- Provide documentation assistance and support as directed by the podiatrist
- Assist with templating for manufacture of orthotic devices
- Determine requirements from the client's record and treating podiatrist
- Seek assistance and clarification as required
- Gather equipment and materials required for templating and foot measurement
- Provide the physical environment required to meet procedural requirements in a manner that is safe for the client and operator
- Assist with templating and foot measurement according to podiatrist's instruction
- Work with podiatrist and client, within organisation guidelines, to determine appropriate follow up and further appointments
- Assist with modification to orthoses and footwear
- Determine procedural requirements from the client's record and the treating podiatrist
- Seek assistance or clarification to procedural directions as required
- Provide the physical environment required to meet procedural requirements in a manner that is safe
- Assist with modifications according to the care plan and prescriptions from supervising podiatrist
- Present modified orthoses or footwear to podiatrist for assessment
- Interpret and respond to instructions from podiatrist regarding further procedural or modification requirements
- Provide instructions and assistance to client as directed by the podiatrist
- Work with podiatrist and client, within organisation guidelines, to determine appropriate follow up and further appointments
- Use machinery and equipment for modifications in accordance with manufacturer's guidelines, OHS requirements and organisation protocols
- Assist with support and advice to clients in the selection of footwear
- Under the guidance of podiatrist use appropriate devices and procedures to measure for fit
- Confirm measurements with supervising podiatrist
- Under the guidance of supervising podiatrist support and educate client in the selection of footwear and fit
- Seek assistance or clarification to procedural directions as required
- Work with podiatrist and client, within organisation guidelines, to determine appropriate follow up and further appointments
- Clean, sterilise and store equipment
- Clean equipment according to manufacturers and organisation requirements
- Prepare equipment and instruments for sterilisation according to organisation protocols
- Store equipment according to manufacturers requirements and organisation protocols
- Report equipment faults to appropriate person
- Ensure consultation environment is maintained according to guidelines and organisation protocols
- Document client information
- Comply with supervisory requirements
- Provide podiatry assistance according to the instruction of treating podiatrist
- Provide client progress feedback to the treating podiatrist
- Seek assistance when client presents with needs or signs outside limits of own authority or competence
- Report client difficulties and concerns to the treating podiatrist
- Implement variations to the podiatry care according to the advice of the treating podiatrist