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.

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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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Part 2: Safe work practices for direct client care 5. Briefly explain how the following state/territory legislations relevant to individual support impact workplace regulations . a) state/territory WHS authorities General workplace regulations will be include provisions to fulfill specific duties according to WHS laws and other procedures or administrative requests for support WHS law. Personal support staff have a higher chance than average seriously injured at work, so Establishment of a State/Territory WHS Agencyindustry standards will solve this problem risk. b) rights and responsibilities of employers Guidance: include duty of care General workplace regulations will be include provisions to fulfill specific duties according to WHS laws and other procedures or administrative requests for support WHS law. Personal support staff have a higher chance than average seriously injured at work, so establishment of a State/Territory WHS Agency industry standards will solve this problem risk. c) rights and responsibilities of workers Guidance: include duty of care Workplace regulations will include Regulations promote and maintain: -Safe environment -Adequate facilities Availability and accessibility of relevant information, guidance, training and supervision reasonably necessary to make sure all employees and customers are safe injuries and health risks policies and procedures. d) hazardous manual tasks General workplace regulations will be include provisions that will require

employees follow the prescribed manual handling process procedures and regularly evaluate them safety procedures for employees and customers. This review usually include: - Risk identification -Risk assessment - Risk control e) infection control Workplace regulations often include policies and procedures include: -Hand hygiene and cough etiquette -Use personal protective equipment (EARS) -Use and dispose of sharps safely -Periodic cleaning of the environment -Integrated safety measures for handling blood, body fluids and secretions, as well as excrete

6. Briefly explain how the following state/territory legislations relevant to individual support impact codes of practice . Guidance: Provide examples to support your response. a) state/territory WHS authorities State/territory WHS agency approves rules practice to have legal effect in a jurisdiction. b) rights and responsibilities of employers Guidance: include duty of care They must exercise due diligence to ensure that the organization complies with the health and safety duties. This obligation is related to strategic, structural, political and important aspects resource decisions. Diligence involves taking reasonable steps: -Acquiring and maintaining knowledge. -Occupational health and safety is important. -Understand the nature and operation of work and the hazards and risks involved. -Ensure that the organization has and uses, appropriate resources and processes to eliminate or reduce occupational health risks and security. -Ensure that the organization has Process of receiving and reviewing information about work-related incidents, hazards and risks risks and react promptly. -Ensure that the organization has, and implementation, compliance procedures their duties and obligations (eg Report incidents that need to be reported and consulted employees, respect opinions, provide appropriate training and education and make sure that the RSS receives the

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right to train). -Check the supply and use resources and processes. c) rights and responsibilities of workers Guidance: include duty of care At work, employees must perform reasonable concern for their own health and the safety of others may be affected by their actions or omissions. They must also: -Comply, to the extent they are reasonably able, with any reasonable instructions given by organizations comply with WHS laws. -Cooperate with any reasonable policy or organizational procedures related to health or safety in the workplace has have been notified to employees. d) hazardous manual tasks Specific rules of practice regarding Dangerous craft missions developed in different states/territories. e) infection control Standard home care instructions for the elderly services require facilities to have effective infection control program. Relate to rules of practice usually include the policies and procedures set for: -Incident reporting mechanism used and made -Equipment fit for purpose well maintained and staffed -Trained in how to use -Involvement of leaders and employees in

identify and resolve the infection -Risk control -Identify sources of pollution waste and proper disposal methods -Monitoring program

7. Briefly explain how the following state/territory legislations relevant to individual support impact industry standards . Guidance: Provide examples to support your response. a) state/territory WHS authorities Personal support staff have a higher rate than average chance to be serious injured on the job, so State/Territory WHS agencies have adopted industry standards this will overcome this risk. This includes but not limited to: -Move people safely -Reposition the person on the bed -Moving people from beds and chairs -Moving people from toilets and shower -Assist the person who fell b) rights and responsibilities of employers Guidance: include duty of care The following rights of the employer and responsibility applies to support industry: -Formulate policies and procedure/code of conduct -Secure company confidential files c) rights and responsibilities of workers Guidance: include duty of care Workers' rights include but are not limited to: -Leave rights -Protection against discrimination and gender workplace harassment Right to work in a safe environment Employee responsibilities include but are not limited to: -Reasonable health care and the safety of others Evaluate -Report any unsafe work activities, accident

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or injury d) hazardous manual tasks Policies and procedures have been developed to reduce or eliminate health problems and security risks posed by dangerous manuals manipulating and sliding, tripping. For example including but not limited to: -Move people safely -Reposition the person on the bed -Moving people from beds and chairs -Moving people from toilets and take a shower -Support the person who fell e) infection control Policies and procedures have been developed to reduce and/or eliminate the risk of infection in a supportive environment. Relevant principles and standards are provided government is used for development internal policies and procedures relating to infection control.

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8. Consider a typical Care facility. a) Identify three examples of hazards commonly found in Care facilities. Include at least one specific hazard relating to manual tasks, infection control and general personal safety. b) List two possible harmful effects that may be caused by each hazard identified. c) List two strategies to minimise the risks posed by each hazard identified. Hazard Possible harmful effects Strategies to minimise risk 1. Repositioning people in bed. 2.Transferring people from bed and chairs. 3. Assisting people who have fallen or slipped. 1. Physical injuries such as bruises. 2. Bone fracture and dislocation. 1. The carer must have proper knowledge of manual handling. 2. Need to use appropriate equipment and technique.

9. Briefly outline the typical workplace procedures for hazard identification. Hazards can be identified through one or more of the following activities: audit and risk control activities and regular management. Research information provided by manufacturers and suppliers of equipment and substances. Need perform incident investigation. 10. List three examples of basic home fire safety considerations when working in a home- based environment. a) a) Elderly or disabled people may depend on others safe and escape. b) Elderly and/or disabled people may tend to forget something may result in fire and injury (forgot to turn off the stove, leave the iron on, etc.). c) Employees are not properly trained in what to do in the in case of fire. 11. Identify at least two high-risk groups in aged care.

a) People aged 65 years and over and disabled b) People who work in kitchen 12. Refer to your responses on the previous question. Briefly explain fire safety considerations for individual support workers working with high-risk groups in a home- based environment. Important points to consider about fire safety in the home -Check smoke detectors -Prepare or review evacuation plan in case of fire -Special alarm settings for the hearing impaired -Make sure everyone knows what to do in the event of a fire -Handle packages containing wheat with care -Stay alert for possible fires -No smoking in bed -Install an approved electrical safety switch -Do not overload the socket -Have a licensed electrician check electrical equipment regularly

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13. Name three behaviours that may contribute to fire injuries and fatalities when working in a home-care environment. a) Broken or not opening smoke ventilator b) Unchecked smoke alarms c) Not to have proper fire escape plan

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