Welcome to Allied Health Telehealth Virtual Education Working with Allied Health Assistants Sue Steele-Smith Senior Program Officer HETI Please complete your online evaluation at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/workingwithaha Today s workshop The Allied Health Assistant Framework AHAs an introduction for supervisors and managers Scope of practice and roles Qualifications Delegation Questions 08/03/2016 These slides remain the property of HETI Health Education and Training Institute 2 Please complete your online evaluation at https://www.survey monkey.com/s/ 1
Learning Outcomes At the completion of the training, participants will be able to: Have a working knowledge of the professional development resources available Demonstrate how to identify appropriate job roles for AHAs Understand which qualifications are relevant for AHAs Describe the delegation process when working with AHAs 08/03/2016 These slides remain the property of HETI Health Education and Training Institute 3 Resources available The Allied Health Assistant Framework Allied Health Assistants Introduction Training package These slides remain the property of HETI Health Education and Training Institute 4 Please complete your online evaluation at https://www.survey monkey.com/s/ 2
Allied Health Assistants Introduction 08/03/2016 These slides remain the property of HETI Health Education and Training Institute 5 08/03/2016 These slides remain the property of HETI Health Education and Training Institute 6 Please complete your online evaluation at https://www.survey monkey.com/s/ 3
08/03/2016 These slides remain the property of HETI Health Education and Training Institute 7 The Allied Health Assistant Framework 1. Scope of Practice 2. Skills and Competencies 3. Position Description 4. Education Pathway 5. Clinical Supervision Guidelines 6. Delegation Guidelines 7. Integrating AHAs into AH teams 8. Professional Development The AHA Framework is a NSW Health Guideline GL2013_005. 08/03/2016 These slides remain the property of HETI Health Education and Training Institute 8 Please complete your online evaluation at https://www.survey monkey.com/s/ 4
Train the trainer package Introduction to the AHA framework and online program Job roles with Allied Health Assistants Certificate IV and Allied Health Assistants Skill development and assessment with Allied Health Assistants Developing new roles with Allied health Assistants Supervision and Allied Health Assistants Delegation with Allied Health Assistants 08/03/2016 These slides remain the property of HETI Health Education and Training Institute 9 Scope of practice position vs individual Position Person Person Position 08/03/2016 These slides remain the property of HETI Health Education and Training Institute 10 Please complete your online evaluation at https://www.survey monkey.com/s/ 5
Appropriate tasks for AHAs Low risk Predictable Repetitive With no clinical reasoning included 08/03/2016 These slides remain the property of HETI Health Education and Training Institute 11 Position Descriptions Scope of practice of the position Allocated Tasks Delegated Tasks 08/03/2016 These slides remain the property of HETI Health Education and Training Institute 12 Please complete your online evaluation at https://www.survey monkey.com/s/ 6
Possible scope of position Three broad areas Delegated patient care Clinical support Administrative support 08/03/2016 These slides remain the property of HETI Health Education and Training Institute 13 Possible scope of position Three sources The framework - Task/Activity List for AHA Scope of Practice Profession specific policies Cert IV AHA units of competency 08/03/2016 These slides remain the property of HETI Health Education and Training Institute 14 Please complete your online evaluation at https://www.survey monkey.com/s/ 7
Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance The Cert IV in AHA is the most appropriate qualification for many AHAs working in clinical roles within NSW www.training.gov.au Service Skills Australia 08/03/2016 These slides remain the property of HETI Health Education and Training Institute 15 Revised Cert IV AHA 2015 Total number of units 16 7 core units 9 elective units No pre requisite units 08/03/2016 These slides remain the property of HETI Health Education and Training Institute 16 Please complete your online evaluation at https://www.survey monkey.com/s/ 8
Certificate IV AHA Elements Performance Criteria Knowledge and skills 08/03/2016 These slides remain the property of HETI Health Education and Training Institute 17 Equivalent qualifications Overseas AH qualification Australian degree in allied health AHA qualification from the UK Undergrad AH student Other qualifications directly related to the role 08/03/2016 These slides remain the property of HETI Health Education and Training Institute 18 Please complete your online evaluation at https://www.survey monkey.com/s/ 9
Other qualifications AHAs currently employed in NSW may hold other qualifications at a Certificate IV level or above that may be partially relevant. - Enrolled nurse - Registered nurse - Cert IV in Disability - Cert IV in Aged care - Cert IV in Mental health - Cert IV in Fitness - Cert IV in Community services work 08/03/2016 These slides remain the property of HETI Health Education and Training Institute 19 Funding options Smart and skilled Traineeships AAC State Training Services 08/03/2016 These slides remain the property of HETI Health Education and Training Institute 20 Please complete your online evaluation at https://www.survey monkey.com/s/ 10
Examples AHAs in Paediatrics are currently being used across a range of allied health areas and settings Community and Rehab School based therapy services OT/PT/Speech Combinations 08/03/2016 These slides remain the property of HETI Health Education and Training Institute 21 Occupational Therapy Management of equipment Assist with holding and positioning during treatment sessions, splinting/casting Assist with groups Assist with equipment modification Implementation of therapy programs Accompany OT to home and school visits 08/03/2016 These slides remain the property of HETI Health Education and Training Institute 22 Please complete your online evaluation at https://www.survey monkey.com/s/ 11
Rehab Conducting sessions e.g tilt table Setting up for sessions Retrieving/returning equipment Assisting with ordering of equipment/stock 08/03/2016 These slides remain the property of HETI Health Education and Training Institute 23 Multidisciplinary Casting School retraining Support with AAC for Speech Wheelchair fittings Joint sessions second pair of hands Groups setting up and running 08/03/2016 These slides remain the property of HETI Health Education and Training Institute 24 Please complete your online evaluation at https://www.survey monkey.com/s/ 12
Multidisciplinary Physio or OT programs with children one on one Running groups Scoring formal assessments for OT Taking and processing referrals Booking and arranging appointments for OT Setting up and packing away therapy rooms and equipment 08/03/2016 These slides remain the property of HETI Health Education and Training Institute 25 08/03/2016 These slides remain the property of HETI Health Education and Training Institute 26 Please complete your online evaluation at https://www.survey monkey.com/s/ 13
Clinical Supervision vs Delegation Clinical supervision is a formal process of professional support and learning which enables the individual to develop the knowledge and skills required to enhance the quality and safety of client care Delegation is the process by which an AHP delegates work to an AHA who is deemed competent to undertake the task 08/03/2016 These slides remain the property of HETI Health Education and Training Institute 27 Accountability and Responsibility Delegation involves the AHP retaining accountability for the clinical care that is provided, while the AHA is responsible for completing the activity in accordance with the direction they receive from the AHP, and state and local policy directives 08/03/2016 These slides remain the property of HETI Health Education and Training Institute 28 Please complete your online evaluation at https://www.survey monkey.com/s/ 14
Successful delegation 1.The AHA has the necessary competence to complete the task allocated. 2. This task is within the scope of the AHA s role. 3. That the AHA is provided with the necessary degree of supervision whilst carrying out the task 08/03/2016 These slides remain the property of HETI Health Education and Training Institute 29 Delegation steps 1. Identify task 2. Delegate task 3. Document delegation 4. Review delegated task 08/03/2016 These slides remain the property of HETI Health Education and Training Institute 30 Please complete your online evaluation at https://www.survey monkey.com/s/ 15
Questions? 08/03/2016 These slides remain the property of HETI Health Education and Training Institute 31 Please complete your online evaluation at https://www.survey monkey.com/s/ 16