In five dot points describe the purpose of manual handling policies and procedur
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Question
In five dot points describe the purpose of manual handling policies and procedures in disability. Provide an example of a related hazard in manual handling
State two changes that occur to the body as a result of ageing and describe the impact on the person’s ability to socially interact.
Name four considerations that need to be made to support a person’s visual or hearing impairment.
Describe what My Aged Care is and how it functions to help ageing Australians?
Explain what a language barrier is and think of three strategies you could use to address this in the aged care sector.
Explanation / Answer
1. In five dot points describe the purpose of manual handling policies and procedures in disability.
Manual handling is an integral part of nursing care. It includes lifting the patient, handling equipment etc.
General principles:
· Avoid confusion
· Improve standards of care
· Smooth organizational functioning
· Avoid injury to patient
· To avoid injury to the nurses
· Minimise the risk of further complications
· Accountability
· Ensure smooth functioning of the system
· Prevent wastage of resources
· Find out inefficiency of procedures
· Safe guard employees from legal liability
· Increase productivity
· Reduces administrative cost
2. Provide an example of a related hazard in manual handling
Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are seen as a serious problem in healthcare personnel mainly the nursing staff. The main concern is back injuries and shoulder strains. This may lead to wastage of resources.
3. State two changes that occur to the body as a result of ageing and describe the impact on the person’s ability to socially interact.
· Muscle weakness
· Impaired sensory functions
Impairment in muscle functions and sensory functions leads to anger and inability to participate in social activities. Some people may consider aging process itself is a disability. Muscle weakness and wastage will lead to decreases physical mobility and some times patient may confine to home.
Sensory impairment also adds to the problem and may cause further injury.
4. Name four considerations that need to be made to support a person’s visual or hearing impairment.
· Assess the extent of disability
· Ensure safety
· Maintain IPR
· Help to cope with the disability
· Administer in a quiet setting to cognitively intact residents at admission, quarterly, annually, and with a significant change.
· Walking Aids
· Visual smoke detectors
· Talk while standing in front of the person
· Use non-verbal cues to aid communication
· Talk loudly and clearly
· Help in use of hearing aids vision help
· Write messages
5 Describe what My Aged Care is and how it functions to help ageing Australians?
“My aged care” is the Australian government website for helping the population to find out the aged care services available for them.
It includes provisions like
1. What services are available such as :
a. Help at home:
Activities of daily living help like transport, dressing, cleaning
b. Short term helps: like respite care, during recovery from an illness
c. Aged care home: Living in a supported environment to receive care. Available 24/7
2. Telephone contact (1800200422)
3. Face to face assessment
4. Cost discussion
5. Selection of services
6. Explain what a language barrier is and think of three strategies you could use to address this in the aged care sector.
In the healthcare sector, the language barrier or miscommunication can be life-threatening. The language barrier in aged care is challenging situation for both the providers and receivers. The problem of using different languages and use of uncommon language in the area causes misinterpretations and unnecessary tensions.
Strategies used to avoid:
· Translators
· Brochures in different languages
· Staff engaged client advocates
· Professional interpreters