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Assess client's physical well being

Assess client's physical well being

Unit of competency
National Code
HLTAHW401B
State Code
D5663
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
25/03/2011
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
22/07/2011
Field of Education
061305 - Indigenous Health
Original Release Date
22/07/2011
Nominal Hours
120
Description
This unit deals with the skills and knowledge required to initiate, undertake, interpret findings from a range of clinical assessments, tests and procedures as a member of a multi-disciplinary team working with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communities
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Initiate health assessment
  • 1.1 Seek to establish a relationship of trust with the client, through active promotion of and strict adherence to confidentiality
  • 1.2 Consider and respect Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander community values, beliefs and gender roles when undertaking physical examination
  • 1.3 Obtain an accurate history from the client, using available information from verbal, written and non-verbal sources
  • 1.4 Seek additional health-related information from the client, their family and/or carer(s) and relevant community members
  • 1.5 Consult relevant allied professionals and available documentation in relation to the health of the client
  • 1.6 Initiate clinical tests in response to a range of triggers in line with organisation policies and in agreement with the client
  • 1.7 Initiate health assessment in line with organisation policies and procedures
2. Undertake client observation and clinical tests
  • 2.1 Consider range of factors that may impact on client health when undertaking clinical assessment
  • 2.2 Undertake specified clinical assessments using structured methods supported by a depth of knowledge and experience
  • 2.3 Ensure client observations and conduct of clinical tests are underpinned by standard protocols
  • 2.4 Conduct clinical assessment in accordance with organisation policies and procedures and occupational health and safety requirements
  • 2.5 Use medical equipment effectively and maintain in accordance with organisation policies and manufacturer's guidelines/ specification
  • 2.6 Measure vital signs and identify significant variation from normal
  • 2.7 Use correct procedures to collect and send specimens for pathology testing, in line with standard clinical protocols, organisation procedures and universal precautions
  • 2.8 Conduct physical examinations in accordance with standard infection control and occupational health and safety requirements
  • 2.9 Provide clients with information about each examination/test to be undertaken and the rationale for its use
3. Assess client's physical health
  • 3.1 Accurately identify a range of signs and symptoms of health conditions through health assessment methods in line with standard protocols
  • 3.2 Identify non-clinical factors potentially responsible for significant variations from normal and make repeat assessments
  • 3.3 Recognise signs/symptoms of potentially serious underlying conditions and refer to senior health staff for advice
4. Clarify health assessment findings
  • 4.1 Clearly describe health assessment findings and interpret their significance in the context of the holistic health of the client
  • 4.2 Consult other team members to check / confirm interpretation and to clarify implications and significance of findings
  • 4.3 Identify any significant variations from normal on the basis of health assessment data
  • 4.4 Seek assistance when findings are unclear or outside limits of own authority
  • 4.5 Report notifiable diseases identified to supervisor and/or an appropriate authority in line with jurisdictional requirements
5. Summarise and present findings
  • 5.1 Accurately document client history and examination findings in client's file in accordance with organisation policies and procedures
  • 5.2 Present client history and findings of physical examination as determined by organisation policies and procedures
  • 5.3 Identify common uncomplicated health conditions based on history, physical examination and available information about presenting problem
  • 5.4 Promptly refer to senior health staff for advice on serious or potentially serious health problems as determined in organisation protocols
  • 5.5 Provide client with information about findings of physical examination in line with organisation policies and procedures
  • 5.6 Provide client with information relevant to promoting and maintaining health in a way they understand readily
  • 5.7 Check client understanding of information through appropriate questioning
  • 5.8 Provide health information to client in appropriate language, supported by visual and other aids as required
  • 5.9 Support client to take a self-care approach to health in line with individual needs and organisation and community requirements
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
C8971 HLTAHW401A Assess client's physical well-being Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
WG667 HLTAHW016 Assess client's physical wellbeing Unit of competency