Reference no: EM133856065
Assignment:
Case Study A:
Margaret is 75 years old and has been living at home with the assistance of Jill her daughter.
Six months ago Margaret lost her husband of 58 years and has become withdrawn and very anxious about living on her own. Jill calls into see her mum every night o the way home from work and she recently found Margaret on the floor in the bathroom. She had fallen after showering that morning.
Margaret's home is 50 years old and in the original condition.. It has steps at the front and back entrances and the shower is positioned over the bathtub. The separate toilet is in a very small space.
Jill and her sister are very concerned with Margaret's deteriorating mental health and the risks of her living on her own. They have contacted 'My Aged Care' to assist with an assessment of Margaret and the level of care she now requires to remain living at home.
1. What information would need to be provided to Margaret and how would you encourage her participation?
2. When communicating with Margaret what would need to consider?
3. Who would you need to confirm assessment requirements with and why?
4. How would you identify the factors in Margaret's situation that affect the level of risk?
5. Who would you need to refer to for assistance to ensure all of Margaret's needs and issues were addressed?
6. Explain your role, responsibilities and accountability.
7. Once the appropriate strategy has been implemented for Margaret how would the effects be monitored?
8. Why is it necessary to monitor the outcomes?
9. Who would you need to involve in discussions and why is this feedback required?
10 What documentation is needed and why?
Risk Assessment
1. Consider the Scenario about 75 year old Margaret in Case Study A. identify and details the issues and risks.
Risk minimisation strategies
Case Study B:
Rowan is an elderly Sri Lankan man who has Alzheimer's disease. Due to his deteriorating condition he was placed in an Aged CAre Facility by his daughter 12 months ago.. His care team find him increasingly wandering around in and out of other client's rooms in a very agitated state.
1. Identify the risks in Rowan's Case Study.
2. Explain the options to minimise the identified risks in this situation.
3. How would the care team work with rowan to meet his safety needs and those of others?
4. What other factors would the care team need to consider?
5. How would the effects of implemented strategies be monitored?
6. Details the organisational policy and procedures that would need to be adhered to.