disability sub 2 part 2

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1. List two examples of ethical issues that commonly arise in an individual support setting. Guidance: Provide responses which are only relevant to the work role of an individual support worker. a) Increasing spiritual and religious conflicts among elderly residents care facility. b) Unreasonable physical contact or harassment of any resident of soothe.
2. Answer the questions that follow based on the scenario described below: Cindy Smith is a new resident at Lotus Compassionate Care. While you were preparing her breakfast, she shared with you how she was “put away” in the centre. A couple of months ago she had spent some time in the hospital due to a major surgery. During this time, her son offered to help manage her finances. She said that she thought it seemed like a good idea at the time, so she signed an Enduring Power of Attorney, not fully knowing the extent of the power she handed over to her son. When she went home about two months later, she checked her bank statements and found that her bank balance dropped by $25,000. Another month later, she found that the house was being sold, and she was being asked to choose a home. a) Briefly explain how you will respond to the situation described above. Guidance: Take note of your legal and ethical responsibilities as an Individual support worker. It's a violation of Cindy's legal and ethical codes. So, I'll talk to supervisor and let him know about her situation. Call her son and report the discussion and make an incident report depending on the organization policies and procedures because she was illegally and financially abused by her son.
b) List one legal consideration you have to address in responding to the given situation. Document the structure. c) List one ethical consideration you have to address in responding to the given situation Confidentiality.
3. Answer the following question based on the scenario described below: Joshua Black is a resident at Lotus Compassionate Care. While supporting him with his bath, you noticed rashes all over his arms and torso. You asked him when it appeared and he casually told you not to worry about it. He explained that Mary, the new staff, didn’t know he was allergic to ibuprofen and gave him some for his arthritis. He said the young lady looked really worried so he told her not to worry about it because he’s had it before and it’s nothing serious. Mary is also an Individual support worker like yourself, and is not authorised to give medication to clients. Briefly explain how you will respond to the situation described above. Guidance: Take note of your legal and ethical responsibilities as an Individual support worker. a) Briefly explain how you will respond to the situation described above. Guidance: Take note of your legal and ethical responsibilities as an Individual support worker. Mary is a nurse aide and is not licensed, but she gave medicine to people without knowing that he was allergic to ibuprofen. It may be more dangerous for the people, he may die. He there has been a breach of legal and ethical responsibility. So, I will inform the organization supervisor, talk to Mary and will take appropriate action for it.
b) List one legal consideration you have to address in responding to the given situation. Protect yourself. c) List one ethical consideration you have to address in responding to the given situation Do no harm.
4. Provide an outline how workplace policies, procedures and protocols are/should be developed and reviewed. Provide a brief explanation for each step. Guidance: There is a range of acceptable answers for this question; however you must include in your explanation development processes to ensure all policy requirements are covered, including but not limited to consultation and mechanisms for input. Organizations, as required by relevant legislation, must have policies and procedures to ensure the health and safety of people in workplace. Urgent procedures should also be performed according to the situations. Urgent procedures should include: -Emergency measures in case of fire -Emergency measures in the event of a disaster These WHS policies and procedures should be communicated to employees at every level, customers and their families, carers and other employees.
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