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AHP 21: Provide agreed support for foot care
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1. Understand the signs and causes of foot and toenail abnormalities
- 1.1 Describe the effects of common medical conditions on the feet and toenails
- 1.2 Describe the possible effects of unsanitary living conditions and unsuitable footwear on the feet and toenails
2. Be able to provide support for assessed foot care needs
- 2.2 Ensure the setting for foot care meets the individual’s preferences and maintains privacy
- 2.6 Describe how and when to access additional guidance about assessed foot care needs
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- 2.1 Ascertain information about an individual’s assessed foot care needs
- 2.3 Gain consent to provide treatment to the individual
- 2.4 Prepare the equipment required for treatment
- 2.5 Prepare the individual’s feet for treatment, in a way that promotes active participation.
3. Be able to promote the individual’s engagement in their own foot care
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- 3.1 Support the individual’s understanding of any treatments, equipment or dressings to be used
- 3.2 Invite feedback from the individual on how their foot care is carried out
4. Be able to provide foot care safely
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- 4.1 Carry out agreed foot care treatments in accordance with instructions
- 4.2 Operate equipment safely and in accordance with instructions
- 4.3 Use protective equipment, protective clothing and hygiene techniques to minimise risks
- 4.4 Dispose of waste products safely
- 4.5 Provide follow-up instructions to individual on completion of treatment.
5. Be able to record and report on foot care
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- 5.1 Record the condition of the individual’s feet before treatment
- 5.2 Record treatments carried out
- 5.3 Explain how to record any adverse reactions or responses to treatments or dressings
- 5.4 Report on foot care treatments, conditions and reactions in agreed ways.
