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Evidence Guide: HLTAHA016 - Support the fitting of assistive equipment

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HLTAHA016 - Support the fitting of assistive equipment

What evidence can you provide to prove your understanding of each of the following citeria?

Elements define the essential outcomes

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Prepare for fitting of assistive equipment

  1. Confirm assistive equipment details and fitting requirements against the prescribed information provided by the allied health professional
  2. Confirm with allied health professional specific client needs and abilities
  3. Confer with allied health professional if fitting requirements are outside scope of role and responsibilities as defined by the organisation
  4. Determine the clients’ availability, according to the organisation’s protocols
  5. Gather assistive equipment and any equipment required for fitting
  6. Prepare the setting for the fitting and instruction for use
  7. Obtain consent from the clients before commencing the fitting
Confirm assistive equipment details and fitting requirements against the prescribed information provided by the allied health professional

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Confirm with allied health professional specific client needs and abilities

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Confer with allied health professional if fitting requirements are outside scope of role and responsibilities as defined by the organisation

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Determine the clients’ availability, according to the organisation’s protocols

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gather assistive equipment and any equipment required for fitting

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Prepare the setting for the fitting and instruction for use

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Obtain consent from the clients before commencing the fitting

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fit assistive equipment

  1. Provide client with the assistive equipment
  2. Confirm the suitability of fit, size and that operation of equipment meets expected performance parameters and prescription and conforms to the manufacturer’s guidelines
  3. Confirm the assistive equipment is in safe working order within the user environment
  4. Obtain relevant measurements and data where adjustments are required
  5. Restrict equipment functions for initial or trial periods to enable familiarity and ensure safety
  6. Document and report the process and outcomes of fitting ensuring that arrangements for further action are implemented
  7. Document maintenance periods and requirements for the assistive equipment
  8. Identify any faults and complete necessary documentation
  9. Confirm that client (and carer) have relevant documentation and understand any further action that needs to be taken
Provide client with the assistive equipment

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Confirm the suitability of fit, size and that operation of equipment meets expected performance parameters and prescription and conforms to the manufacturer’s guidelines

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Confirm the assistive equipment is in safe working order within the user environment

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Obtain relevant measurements and data where adjustments are required

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Restrict equipment functions for initial or trial periods to enable familiarity and ensure safety

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Document and report the process and outcomes of fitting ensuring that arrangements for further action are implemented

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Document maintenance periods and requirements for the assistive equipment

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Identify any faults and complete necessary documentation

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Confirm that client (and carer) have relevant documentation and understand any further action that needs to be taken

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Support client to use assistive equipment

  1. Explain and reinforce information about the use of the assistive equipment, in a manner, and at the level and pace, appropriate for the client
  2. Confirm client understanding and answer any questions
  3. Confirm that the assistive equipment is clean and in good working order for the client’s requirements before use
  4. Label, remove from use and report defective assistive equipment to the appropriate person, and ensure an alternative is supplied as promptly as possible
  5. Remove and minimise potential hazards in the immediate environment
  6. Educate client and carers in the safe use, transportation and maintenance of the assistive equipment within the context of the users’ indoor and outdoor environments
  7. Offer appropriate constructive feedback, encouragement and reinforcement
  8. Provide safe physical support to enable the client to use the assistive equipment
  9. Identify incorrect use and give verbal feedback and physical guidance
  10. Monitor the effectiveness of the assistive equipment and report any problems to the appropriate person with minimum delay
  11. Report any adverse effect, and major progress to the appropriate member of the care team
  12. Recognise when client 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 guidelines
  13. Agree relevant trial period and review periods to co-ordinate with client treatment plan
Explain and reinforce information about the use of the assistive equipment, in a manner, and at the level and pace, appropriate for the client

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Confirm client understanding and answer any questions

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Confirm that the assistive equipment is clean and in good working order for the client’s requirements before use

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Label, remove from use and report defective assistive equipment to the appropriate person, and ensure an alternative is supplied as promptly as possible

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Remove and minimise potential hazards in the immediate environment

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Educate client and carers in the safe use, transportation and maintenance of the assistive equipment within the context of the users’ indoor and outdoor environments

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Offer appropriate constructive feedback, encouragement and reinforcement

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Provide safe physical support to enable the client to use the assistive equipment

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Identify incorrect use and give verbal feedback and physical guidance

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Monitor the effectiveness of the assistive equipment and report any problems to the appropriate person with minimum delay

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Report any adverse effect, and major progress to the appropriate member of the care team

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Recognise when client 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 guidelines

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Agree relevant trial period and review periods to co-ordinate with client treatment plan

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Complete basic assistive equipment construction and modification

  1. Obtain equipment construction or modification specifications from allied health professional
  2. Confirm requirements with allied health professional
  3. Procure materials required for basic equipment construction and modifications
  4. Complete construction and modifications according to specifications
  5. Seek support from allied health professional if difficulty arises meeting the specifications
  6. Check completed construction and modifications with allied health professional
  7. Complete and file any required documentation, according to organisation protocols
Obtain equipment construction or modification specifications from allied health professional

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Confirm requirements with allied health professional

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Procure materials required for basic equipment construction and modifications

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Complete construction and modifications according to specifications

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Seek support from allied health professional if difficulty arises meeting the specifications

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Check completed construction and modifications with allied health professional

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Complete and file any required documentation, according to organisation protocols

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Comply with supervisory requirements

  1. Seek assistance when client presents with needs or signs outside limits of own authority, skills and/or knowledge
  2. Report client difficulties to the supervising allied health professional for advice before continuing the program
  3. Participate in supervision processes with the treating allied health professional in accordance with organisational protocol
Seek assistance when client presents with needs or signs outside limits of own authority, skills and/or knowledge

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Report client difficulties to the supervising allied health professional for advice before continuing the program

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Participate in supervision processes with the treating allied health professional in accordance with organisational protocol

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Clean and store assistive equipment after use

  1. Clean assistive equipment according to manufacturer’s recommendations, infection control requirements and organisation protocols
  2. Store assistive equipment according to manufacturer’s recommendations and the organisation’s protocols
  3. Report faults to the appropriate person and complete necessary documentation
Clean assistive equipment according to manufacturer’s recommendations, infection control requirements and organisation protocols

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Store assistive equipment according to manufacturer’s recommendations and the organisation’s protocols

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Report faults to the appropriate person and complete necessary documentation

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Report and document information

  1. Report suggested adjustments to assistive equipment, together with rationale, to the supervising allied health professional
  2. Provide client progress feedback to the supervising allied health professional
  3. Report client difficulties and concerns to the treating allied health professional
  4. Implement variations to the assistive equipment according to the advice of the treating allied health professional
  5. Document information about the client use of the assistive equipment according to the organisation’s protocols
Report suggested adjustments to assistive equipment, together with rationale, to the supervising allied health professional

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Provide client progress feedback to the supervising allied health professional

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Report client difficulties and concerns to the treating allied health professional

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Implement variations to the assistive equipment according to the advice of the treating allied health professional

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Document information about the client use of the assistive equipment according to the organisation’s protocols

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Assessed

Teacher: ___________________________________ Date: _________

Signature: ________________________________________________

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Instructions to Assessors

Evidence Guide

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements define the essential outcomes

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Prepare for fitting of assistive equipment

1.1 Confirm assistive equipment details and fitting requirements against the prescribed information provided by the allied health professional

1.2 Confirm with allied health professional specific client needs and abilities

1.3 Confer with allied health professional if fitting requirements are outside scope of role and responsibilities as defined by the organisation

1.4 Determine the clients’ availability, according to the organisation’s protocols

1.5 Gather assistive equipment and any equipment required for fitting

1.6 Prepare the setting for the fitting and instruction for use

1.7 Obtain consent from the clients before commencing the fitting

2. Fit assistive equipment

2.1 Provide client with the assistive equipment

2.2 Confirm the suitability of fit, size and that operation of equipment meets expected performance parameters and prescription and conforms to the manufacturer’s guidelines

2.3 Confirm the assistive equipment is in safe working order within the user environment

2.4 Obtain relevant measurements and data where adjustments are required

2.5 Restrict equipment functions for initial or trial periods to enable familiarity and ensure safety

2.6 Document and report the process and outcomes of fitting ensuring that arrangements for further action are implemented

2.7 Document maintenance periods and requirements for the assistive equipment

2.8 Identify any faults and complete necessary documentation

2.9 Confirm that client (and carer) have relevant documentation and understand any further action that needs to be taken

3. Support client to use assistive equipment

3.1 Explain and reinforce information about the use of the assistive equipment, in a manner, and at the level and pace, appropriate for the client

3.2 Confirm client understanding and answer any questions

3.3 Confirm that the assistive equipment is clean and in good working order for the client’s requirements before use

3.4 Label, remove from use and report defective assistive equipment to the appropriate person, and ensure an alternative is supplied as promptly as possible

3.5 Remove and minimise potential hazards in the immediate environment

3.6 Educate client and carers in the safe use, transportation and maintenance of the assistive equipment within the context of the users’ indoor and outdoor environments

3.7 Offer appropriate constructive feedback, encouragement and reinforcement

3.8 Provide safe physical support to enable the client to use the assistive equipment

3.9 Identify incorrect use and give verbal feedback and physical guidance

3.10 Monitor the effectiveness of the assistive equipment and report any problems to the appropriate person with minimum delay

3.11 Report any adverse effect, and major progress to the appropriate member of the care team

3.12 Recognise when client 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 guidelines

3.13 Agree relevant trial period and review periods to co-ordinate with client treatment plan

4. Complete basic assistive equipment construction and modification

4.1 Obtain equipment construction or modification specifications from allied health professional

4.2 Confirm requirements with allied health professional

4.3 Procure materials required for basic equipment construction and modifications

4.4 Complete construction and modifications according to specifications

4.5 Seek support from allied health professional if difficulty arises meeting the specifications

4.6 Check completed construction and modifications with allied health professional

4.7 Complete and file any required documentation, according to organisation protocols

5. Comply with supervisory requirements

5.1 Seek assistance when client presents with needs or signs outside limits of own authority, skills and/or knowledge

5.2 Report client difficulties to the supervising allied health professional for advice before continuing the program

5.3 Participate in supervision processes with the treating allied health professional in accordance with organisational protocol

6. Clean and store assistive equipment after use

6.1 Clean assistive equipment according to manufacturer’s recommendations, infection control requirements and organisation protocols

6.2 Store assistive equipment according to manufacturer’s recommendations and the organisation’s protocols

6.3 Report faults to the appropriate person and complete necessary documentation

7. Report and document information

7.1 Report suggested adjustments to assistive equipment, together with rationale, to the supervising allied health professional

7.2 Provide client progress feedback to the supervising allied health professional

7.3 Report client difficulties and concerns to the treating allied health professional

7.4 Implement variations to the assistive equipment according to the advice of the treating allied health professional

7.5 Document information about the client use of the assistive equipment according to the organisation’s protocols

Required Skills and Knowledge

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements define the essential outcomes

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Prepare for fitting of assistive equipment

1.1 Confirm assistive equipment details and fitting requirements against the prescribed information provided by the allied health professional

1.2 Confirm with allied health professional specific client needs and abilities

1.3 Confer with allied health professional if fitting requirements are outside scope of role and responsibilities as defined by the organisation

1.4 Determine the clients’ availability, according to the organisation’s protocols

1.5 Gather assistive equipment and any equipment required for fitting

1.6 Prepare the setting for the fitting and instruction for use

1.7 Obtain consent from the clients before commencing the fitting

2. Fit assistive equipment

2.1 Provide client with the assistive equipment

2.2 Confirm the suitability of fit, size and that operation of equipment meets expected performance parameters and prescription and conforms to the manufacturer’s guidelines

2.3 Confirm the assistive equipment is in safe working order within the user environment

2.4 Obtain relevant measurements and data where adjustments are required

2.5 Restrict equipment functions for initial or trial periods to enable familiarity and ensure safety

2.6 Document and report the process and outcomes of fitting ensuring that arrangements for further action are implemented

2.7 Document maintenance periods and requirements for the assistive equipment

2.8 Identify any faults and complete necessary documentation

2.9 Confirm that client (and carer) have relevant documentation and understand any further action that needs to be taken

3. Support client to use assistive equipment

3.1 Explain and reinforce information about the use of the assistive equipment, in a manner, and at the level and pace, appropriate for the client

3.2 Confirm client understanding and answer any questions

3.3 Confirm that the assistive equipment is clean and in good working order for the client’s requirements before use

3.4 Label, remove from use and report defective assistive equipment to the appropriate person, and ensure an alternative is supplied as promptly as possible

3.5 Remove and minimise potential hazards in the immediate environment

3.6 Educate client and carers in the safe use, transportation and maintenance of the assistive equipment within the context of the users’ indoor and outdoor environments

3.7 Offer appropriate constructive feedback, encouragement and reinforcement

3.8 Provide safe physical support to enable the client to use the assistive equipment

3.9 Identify incorrect use and give verbal feedback and physical guidance

3.10 Monitor the effectiveness of the assistive equipment and report any problems to the appropriate person with minimum delay

3.11 Report any adverse effect, and major progress to the appropriate member of the care team

3.12 Recognise when client 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 guidelines

3.13 Agree relevant trial period and review periods to co-ordinate with client treatment plan

4. Complete basic assistive equipment construction and modification

4.1 Obtain equipment construction or modification specifications from allied health professional

4.2 Confirm requirements with allied health professional

4.3 Procure materials required for basic equipment construction and modifications

4.4 Complete construction and modifications according to specifications

4.5 Seek support from allied health professional if difficulty arises meeting the specifications

4.6 Check completed construction and modifications with allied health professional

4.7 Complete and file any required documentation, according to organisation protocols

5. Comply with supervisory requirements

5.1 Seek assistance when client presents with needs or signs outside limits of own authority, skills and/or knowledge

5.2 Report client difficulties to the supervising allied health professional for advice before continuing the program

5.3 Participate in supervision processes with the treating allied health professional in accordance with organisational protocol

6. Clean and store assistive equipment after use

6.1 Clean assistive equipment according to manufacturer’s recommendations, infection control requirements and organisation protocols

6.2 Store assistive equipment according to manufacturer’s recommendations and the organisation’s protocols

6.3 Report faults to the appropriate person and complete necessary documentation

7. Report and document information

7.1 Report suggested adjustments to assistive equipment, together with rationale, to the supervising allied health professional

7.2 Provide client progress feedback to the supervising allied health professional

7.3 Report client difficulties and concerns to the treating allied health professional

7.4 Implement variations to the assistive equipment according to the advice of the treating allied health professional

7.5 Document information about the client use of the assistive equipment according to the organisation’s protocols

The candidate must show evidence of the ability to complete tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage tasks and manage contingencies in the context of the job role. There must be evidence that the candidate has:

fitted, tested and adjusted assistive equipment to 3 clients with different conditions and equipment requirements, 1 in a simulated environment and 2 in the workplace

educated 3 clients, 1 in a simulated environment and 2 in the workplace, in the use of a range of assistive equipment

performed the activities outlined in the performance criteria of this unit during a period of at least 120 hours of work

The candidate must be able to demonstrate essential knowledge required to effectively complete tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage tasks and manage contingencies in the context of the work role. This includes knowledge of:

how to evaluate the user environment and the importance and methods of making the environment safe for use of the assistive equipment

principles associated with fitting and using specific equipment, or where to access information relating to the range of assistive equipment, associated systems and purpose

how to fit, test and adjust assistive equipment to meet individual needs, including the range of measurements required to prepare a specification for modification or adjustment to the original prescription

the principles of movement, mobility, posture management and special seating, including an understanding of balance and gait

the range, associated systems and purpose of assistive equipment

the psychological effects of disability due to injury or disease and strategies used to cope with this

the signs of adverse reaction to different programs and treatment

factors that facilitate an effective and collaborative working relationship

organisation policy and procedures in relation to:

infection control as it relates to the allied health assistant’s role in assisting with fitting assistive equipment

other specific organisation policies or procedures, including supervisory and reporting protocols

legal and ethical considerations relevant to allied health:

duty of care

informed consent

privacy, confidentiality and disclosure

work role boundaries – responsibilities and limitations including other allied health team members and nursing, medical and other personnel

work health and safety (WHS):

manual handling including identification and control of manual task risk factors