AHP 3: Contribute to monitoring the health of individuals affected by health conditions

1. Understand monitoring of the health of individuals affected by health conditions

• 1.1 Explain the importance of monitoring the health of individuals affected by a health condition
• 1.2 Describe ways in which the health of individuals can be monitored

2. Be able to carry out observations of the health of individuals affected by health conditions

• 2.1 Identify what observations have been agreed to monitor the health condition of an individual
• 2.2 Carry out required observations in ways that: • respect the individual’s dignity and privacy • reassure the individual and minimise any fears or concerns.

3. Be able to record and report on observations

• 3.1 Identify requirements for recording and reporting on changes in the individual’s condition and well-being
• 3.2 Record required indicators of an individual’s condition
• 3.3 Report changes in the individual’s condition
• 3.4 Explain why changes to recording and reporting requirements in relation to an individual’s health condition may be required

4. Be able to respond to changes in an individual’s condition

• 4.1 Take immediate action when changes in an individual’s health cause concern
• 4.2 Work with others to review information about changes in an individual’s health
• 4.3 Clarify own understanding about changes to requirements for monitoring
• 4.4 Implement required changes to monitoring processes