Assessments for Evidence-based assessments must be used that produce measurable the physical objective outcomes. therapy program Recommendations have been made for Functional assessments (PMS, MMT, BBS, Boomer and Short Physical Performance Battery); and Pain assessments (M-RVBIP, PAINAD, ABBEY Pain scale, uni-dimensional pain intensity tools). Who can do R-ACFI User Guide assessments for Health Professionals under AHPRA: will include RN, MP, AHP the physical (OT, Physio). therapy program? AHP self-regulated professional body: Dietitian, SP, Exercise Physiologist. Who will qualify The Therapy Program will be available for all residents at any level of for the Therapy care need. The only requirements will be that: Program? The resident wants to participate in the program on an ongoing basis and it can be delivered; It is likely to be beneficial for the resident and the benefits are evaluated and reported in documentation on a three-monthly basis; and There is evidence that there is regular multi-disciplinary input into the development and modification of the program. How are residents The Therapy Program has a consumer focus included in the design of and families the therapy care plan, including goals and desired outcomes. included? Consent for program participation from resident/family or advocate. Selection of program options. Design of resident focussed goals. Sign off on Therapy Care Plan. Providing feedback for the 3-monthly evaluations. Consideration should be given to the communication method between the therapist and the person consenting – i.e. personalised flyers, inviting family to observe a group in action and to talk to the therapist. Information to be provided about SMART goals that will assist the therapist to develop consumer identified goals that can be measured and evaluated.
Assessments for the physical therapy program Evidence-based assessments must be used that produce measurable objective outcomes. Recommendations have been made for Functional assessments (PMS, MMT, BBS, Boomer and Short Physical Performance Battery); and Pain assessments (M-RVBIP, PAINAD, ABBEY Pain scale, uni-dimensional pain intensity tools). Who can do assessments for the physical therapy program? R-ACFI User Guide Health Professionals under AHPRA: will include RN, MP, AHP (OT, Physio). AHP self-regulated professional body: Dietitian, SP, Exercise Physiologist. Who will qualify for the Therapy Program? The Therapy Program will be available for all residents at any level of care need. The only requirements will be that: The resident wants to participate in the program on an ongoing basis and it can be delivered; It is likely to be beneficial for the resident and the benefits are evaluated and reported in documentation on a three-monthly basis; and There is evidence that there is regular multi-disciplinary input into the development and modification of the program. How are residents and families included? The Therapy Program has a consumer focus included in the design of the therapy care plan, including goals and desired outcomes. Consent for program participation from resident/family or advocate. Selection of program options. Design of resident focussed goals. Sign off on Therapy Care Plan. Providing feedback for the 3-monthly evaluations. Consideration should be given to the communication method between the therapist and the person consenting – i.e. personalised flyers, inviting family to observe a group in action and to talk to the therapist. Information to be provided about SMART goals that will assist the therapist to develop consumer identified goals that can be measured and evaluated.
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