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1:16 PM Sun 2 Jun eee < 76% @m) o e e au-Irn.assessapp.com @- & Communicate and work in health or community services Satisfactory « Attempt 1 - Completed 29/02/2024 08:40 Roa Legaspi v 46 @ 0 = 11. Read the below scenario about Lucille, and answer the questions that follow. Lucille is an 82-year-old woman with poor memory. She often experiences confusion and relies on help from her family and support workers. You are one of these support workers. One day, during a routine visit, you notice bruises on Lucille’s arms. She doesn’t remember how she got them. B & B Later on in the day, during discussion, Lucille mentions that she gave her money and credit cards to her grandson to ‘look after’. She wanted to look after her own money, but she says her grandson became angry when she told him ‘no’, so she gave in. B You are concerned that Lucille’s grandson is a risk to her physically, and that he is taking advantage of her financially. (a). You are discussing this situation with one of Lucille's other support workers when they advise you that they were aware of ongoing issues between Lucille and her grandson. They said they have not acted on it because they believe it is an issue between Lucille and her grandson and they should not get involved. * What is your duty of care in this scenario? Fill out incident report, regarding suspected physical and financial abuse and contact supervisor. L None @ Not Satisfactory J Trainer/Assessor Comments (b). Does this situation require mandatory notification? Why/why not? * Yes as legislations require reporting of any suspicions of abuse and neglect that includes, physical, sexual, emotional and psychological abuse and exposure to domestic violence. [ None @ Not Satisfactory j Trainer/Assessor Comments
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