How we survived the Allied Health Drought … Jenny Malcolm Mid Battye Claire Schofield

1. How we survived the Allied Health Drought … Jenny Malcolm Mid Battye Claire Schofield

2. Tradition is an explanation for acting without thinking Grace McGarvie

3. Traditional roles Admin – photocopying, filing Client treatments – assisting only, setting up area, cleaning Exercise classes – setting up, assisting, cleaning up Equipment – supply equipment manage loan pool

4. Don’t be afraid to go out on a limb. That’s where the fruit is H Jackson Browne

5. Extended Scope of Practice • Referral intake – liaising with ALL staff • Completion of initial contact with clients • Staff education • Case management • Home screening • Initial client contact • Care plan implementation

6. Treasure is only found by those who put in the effort to look for it

7. Resources • Local knowledge on clients and community • Provide support for new staff members/students • Continue limited service in absence of qualified therapist • Strong knowledge of historical trends

8. When you face your fear, most of the time you will discover that it was not really such a big threat after all Les Brown Worry gives a small thing a big shadow Swedish proverb

9. Threats • Inexperienced staff eg FYG, new staff members • Greater practical knowledge • Good established relationship with community and hospital staff

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