for working with the elderly, i need a risk assessment form for when they go out and about to insure that they are at no risk to harm to themselves and others, health & safety regulations requirement by law.
2007-07-13 10:27:19 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Senior Citizens
Not sure what your question is but these links might help you.
2007-07-13 10:49:11 · answer #1 · answered by bouncer bobtail 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
So what is the question... I am sure it is to cover you against possible legislation if an accident occurred while you were involved with their care, also covers your employers.. Nothing really to do with the health or care of the elderly people is it.They might be prevented from doing something they like because of some theoretical risk.. A lot of these restrictions limit the extent to which the elderly can live out the remaining years of their life peacefully and doing the things they want to.
2007-07-13 20:45:42 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
depending on which state you live in and what type of facility. Try contacting a local social worker who works with elderly. Perhaps in a long term care enviroment. They must use assessment sheets for the patients there. I'm sure they can find a form that you need or refer you to someone who can help.
2007-07-17 02:08:29 · answer #3 · answered by MellyK1234 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes I know the problem. It gets a bit silly. I would suggest you find an old one someone else has prepared and amend it.
i would not start from scratch.
You will have contacts within your organisation or sometimes a health and safety manager of a firm or local council, or a friend in your old firm will let you have a copy of one they have done. I don't think they are confidential. You will be surprised how banal they are
2007-07-15 10:47:54 · answer #4 · answered by Scouse 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The alzheimer's association has some good material. In general, watch out if a person is still safe to drive (reaction time), if they leave the stove on, if they wander about, give things away or let strangers in the house. Also, do they give out info to anyone who asks, do they eat regular meals?
2007-07-14 07:38:48 · answer #5 · answered by petra 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Elderly people are not insane....There is no more 'risk' as you put it to them or others....just because they are old. If you take very old ones out..make sure that you help them across the road..they may be slow..that's the only risk.
What are you asking about?
2007-07-13 13:32:50 · answer #6 · answered by Afi 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Is sky diving considered risky behavior...my brother and I are going sky diving (a first for both of us) on July 25th...I am terrified of heights and falling..this should be quite an experience. But..is it risky? I certainly hope so.
2007-07-13 14:25:33 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
We are no more at risk than you younger kids. Who has the most accidents anyway? We don't go around shooting each other either.
2007-07-13 17:18:49 · answer #8 · answered by Tenn Gal 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
check with an attorney in your area for the correct wording of the form
2007-07-15 14:10:34 · answer #9 · answered by c504play 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Sorry love but you will have to explain a bit more fully, I don't understand what your asking, must be getting old. lol.
2007-07-13 22:44:19 · answer #10 · answered by Roxy. 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋