When Should We Use an AHA Instead of an Allied Health Professional?

Focus: Using an Allied Health Assistant appropriately instead of an Allied Health Professional, including when delegated tasks are safe, efficient and clinically suitable. Themes: Delegation versus direct provision of care. Identifying tasks suitable for AHAs and those that require an AHP. Scope, competency and supervision requirements. Governance, risk and accountability in workforce planning. How AHAs can extend access without replacing professional judgement.