disability sub 5 part 1

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KNOWLEDGE ASSESSMENT 1. Describe the following phases of life cycle transitions in the care setting: Engaging formal services Formal solicitation services include those provided by professional, trained staff who are often paid for their work, while informal support includes support provided through social networks and communities. Client move from home to a supported residential setting Moving into care is a change in status from household to resident whose health is deteriorating. Loss of autonomy, even increased dependence, feelings of loss of dignity, for example if assistance with physical care is needed. 2. List three examples of positive aspects of life cycle transitions into the care setting: i. Recognizing and responding to client and caregiver concerns is a positive experience for clients and family members. ii. Create opportunities for active participation of clients, caregivers, and family members. iii . Maximize support structures.
3. List three examples of negative aspects of life cycle transitions into the care setting: i. The client experiences loss of independence, loss of previous lifestyle at home, and loss of ability to perform daily activities. ii. Disrupt previously close relationships, limit social interactions with friends and family. iii . Disruption of personal habits, preferences, etc. 4. Briefly describe how the following legal and ethical requirements are applied in working with carers and families in the home and community care setting. a) discrimination Personal support workers are expected and required to provide the same safe, high-quality services without discrimination on the basis of age, gender, race, social status, etc. of the care recipient. b) privacy, confidentiality and disclosure There are legal and ethical requirements related to privacy, security and disclosure, and these require the service provider to have organizational policies, protocols and procedures in place. not only maintains the privacy, security and dignity of its customers but also the support of its employees. Also. Here are some ways we can help maintain customer privacy and security: a. Avoid gossiping about customers with your colleagues. b. Avoid discussing private client-related matters with co-workers or people outside of work. c. Avoid talking behind others' backs. d. Ensure that client documents and files containing private and sensitive information
are kept secure. e. Only disclose information for legitimate reasons and purposes. f. When assisting certain customers in using the restroom, be sure to assist/remind them to close doors or windows to ensure privacy. g. When helping several clients bathe and groom, make sure it is done in private. c) work role boundaries – responsibilities and limitations guidance: provide one example of responsibility and one example of limitation Responsibility: Do not provide additional services to customers outside of their role. Limitation: Breach of confidentiality d) Codes of Practice and Work Health and Safety Personal assistants are required to adhere to a code of practice to meet standards set by the industry. e) Dignity of risk The term “value of risk” is based on the belief that self-determination and the right to take reasonable risks are essential for dignity and self-respect. This applies to everyone, regardless of age and ability. f) Duty of care Duty of care is the legal responsibility of health care facilities and social service workers to prevent acts of omission (failure to act) that could put clients and others at risk. If he carelessly left the customer's progress report in an unsecured location where others could access the document, then the individual support agent failed to assume that responsibility. g) Work Health and Safety Organizations have workplace health and safety policies and practices in place that comply with applicable WHS legislation. These include but are not limited to hazard detection and reporting, risk control, WHS consultation
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