Problem 1: Identify 3 occasions when you will need to obtain information from the client's treating allied health professional when planning to deliver or delivering a daily living skills program which includes the use of assistive devices.
Problem 2: How does the kind of workplace environment you work in affect service delivery? For each of the following settings,
a. Rehab clinic in large hospital setting
b. Small private rehabilitation clinic
c. Home based care
Problem 3: Provide an example of how the following may be affected:
- WHS
- Duty of Care
- Supervision
- Working relationship
- Boundaries with peers.
Problem 3: What are quality assurance, best practice, and accreditation? Provide a definition for each and an example for each of how your work requirements may be affected by these.
Problem 4: Record keeping is an important part of your job as a health worker and when using assistive devices with a client. What do you need to include when you are making records in a client file and/or what guidelines should you follow for making records? Identify at least 5 details you should include.
Problem 5: Choose one piece of assistive equipment. Write a step-by-step description of how you will fit the device. Include any materials or equipment you will need and how you will take required measurements. Include any infection control measures you will use.
Problem 6: Answer the following questions about assistive devices
a. Why are initial and trial periods important? How can you consider these when delivering a daily living skills program?
b. What kinds of documentation may be required relating to assistive devices? Give examples of 3 kinds of documentation and how they are relevant.
c. What should you do if you find a fault or defect in an item of assistive equipment which your client is using?
Problem 7: You are required to construct or adapt a piece of assistive equipment. What steps would you take?
Problem 8: Provide a definition for each of the following:
a. Privacy
b. Confidentiality
c. Informed consent
Problem 9: Provide a definition for each of the following:
a. Mobility
b. Posture
c. Balance
d. Gait