You'll need to consider the individual rights to make choices; for example, they'll need to decide on what to wear, what to eat and when to go to bed!!!
2007-03-24 12:49:25 · 5 answers · asked by Medina A 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help
elderly home
2007-03-24 13:11:16 · update #1
In a residential care home each resident would be assessed and an individual care plan would be developed for that person. That would include details about medication and special diets etc. Meal times would be to a set pattern. There would usually be a set time for staff to retire residents to bed and for waking in the morning. There are differences between a nursing home and a residential home and the levels of care. If all staff are properly trained and the procedures at the home are relayed to residents / relatives there should not be any discrimination. If a potential resident requires or desires more freedom of choice than the home is offering then they need to shop around for the right home. Sheltered housing / warden controlled might be a better choice. Most residents in care or nursing homes choose or their relatives / authorities choose this option for them because they are unable to manage living in their own home. All home are regulated to ensure they provide the appropriate care. I have never heard of a home that dictates what residents wear!
2007-03-25 23:12:06 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
By using diversity, equalty and confidentailty this shows that you are respecting the rights of others. You respect the clients beliefs and dont force your own upon them. By asking or giving choices you are allowing that person to make desicions for themselves and not being discrimnatory for example a chinise lady would like to eat a more chinise style of menu in her diet this should be taken into outcount in her careplan and these choices she would like are met or a comprimised made so say she gets it two or three times a week.
Say someone has MRSA (methacilan resistant strapliocus aurues, cant spell sorry) you wouldnt treat them any different than another client and the care they got was exactly the same as others. the choices they were given would not vary from others just because they have a superbug. If it were to vary this would be classed as discriminatory as you are not given them the right to equality just because they are very sick?
there are many types of discrimanation such as race/ageism/gender/sexualty/weight the list is endless some are actual discrimation legislations which must be adhered to in a care setting. hope this helps.
2007-03-27 11:59:51 · answer #2 · answered by pollyanna 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most homes do consider individuals rights, customs and beliefs, it's all contained in the care plans. Residents and their relatives decide on getting up times, any special dietary needs, bathing requirements, what sex that want to help with personal care needs, activities during the day and bed times.
2007-03-27 05:40:56 · answer #3 · answered by Snake eyes 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i dont understand your question. Wouldnt the answer be to just treat everyone the same. i think you would probably have set rules, like maybe they have to be in their room for a certain time., they are still adults so can decide when they are ready for bed, but like you say they are all individuals some may need different care. So wouldnt each person have their own individual care plan or something?
2007-03-24 13:54:27 · answer #4 · answered by ayngel 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
what type of home old peoples,foster homes ,care homes more information please.
2007-03-24 13:03:35 · answer #5 · answered by flickerboo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋