LAA - A2 Flashcards
Name policies and procedures
- Health and safety, equality and diversity, medication, safeguarding, disclosing and barring service, complaints
What is rehabilitation?
a programme to enable a person to recover from an accident or serious incident - central part of treatment
What professionals may be involved in rehabilitation?
Occupational therapists, psychotherapists, physiotherapists
What is a mobility aid?
Equipment to help an individual and promote independence
Name some mobility aids
Wheelchair, stair lift, scooter, zimmer frame, walking stick
What are some appliances that support daily living activities
Kettle tipper, jar opener, reaching aid, adaptive clothing
Name some assistive technology
Additional time, enlarged text, adapted computers, signers, longer appointment time, braille, hearing loop
What includes personal care?
Toiletting, dressing, bathing, feeding
Why give personal care?
Boost self-esteem, general confidence, hygiene,
Who provides personal care?
domicillary care workers, care assistants, health care assistants
What equipment can be provided to help personal care?
Hand rails, non slip mats, adapted taps, walk in baths
What are some religious and cultural differences related to cleanliness?
Muslims and Hindus prefer to wash in running water rather than a bath, bidets rather than paper and prefer to be treated and supported by someone of the same size - Sikhs and Rastafarians do not cut hair
Why may people have dietary requirements?
Religious beliefs, physical disorder or personal preferences
What are some religious/ cultural dietary requirements?
Muslims and Jews don’t eat pork, animals must be killed in certain way, halal/ kosher product
Hindus and Sikhs don’t eat beef
What are some personals preference dietary requirements?
Vegetarians don’t eat fish, meat or meat-based products
Vegans don’t eat meat or meat-based products
Allergic reactions
What 6 steps does a care plan consist of?
- Assess clients needs 2. plan and agree most appropriate care 3. implement care plan 4. monitor effectiveness 5. review and evaluate effectiveness 6. Amend the plan as necessary
