Scenario: you are a personal care worker employed at Lotus Compassionate Care in the residential aged care services department.

Question Answered step-by-step Scenario: you are a personal care worker employed at Lotus… Scenario: you are a personal care worker employed at Lotus Compassionate Care in the residential aged care services department.You are in the client’s room to bring in her lunch as she said she didn’t feel very well when you saw her this morning. the client has been quite moody this week as her daughter is away on holiday and hasn’t been able to visit her.the client is getting quite unsteady on her feet and yesterday stumbled when walking to the dining room. She does not use a walking aid. You notice that Paula is coughing and sneezing. You ask her how she is feeling and she tells you she feels weak, is aching all over and is tired. You feel her forehead and you think she may have a fever.It is flu season so you are concerned that Paula may be suffering from influenza.  You have been trained on the seriousness of taking immediate action to prevent an influenza outbreak.Paula has left her book, used tissues and chocolate wrappers on her bedside table.The nurse visits the client and confirms she is suffering from influenza. She reminds you influenza is a highly contagious disease and advises you to follow procedures to take additional precautions to prevent the spread of the infection.No other residents have reported signs of influenza.the client is resting in bed but continues to cough and sneeze.You are now expected to clean the frequently touched surfaces in the client’s bedroom and also client dirty lunch tray is still in the room.       Questions1a. Explain when should support worker wash hands at the workplace and also explain the procedure he should follow? 2b. For support workers outline precautions to be taken in the tasks such as changing bed linen and contaminated surfaces in regards to infection control(Ex: Hazards such as Transmission through droplets, aerosol particles). 3c. Explain hand rubbing and explain the procedure followed while performing tasks such as changing bed linen and contaminated surfaces? 4d. What actions we can take to avoid further contamination. 5e. Based on the above questions how can support workers fill reflect the tableExample:  Analysis(how, why, what if)- Reflect on how the support worker Feelings: How well support workers can think to meet with policies and procedures at their workplace  Evaluate: Why did things happen the way they did( good and bad)?How did this contribute to infection control? Conclusions:What might support workers have done differently:What would make the experience more manageable for you: Actions:What support worker going to try (differently) next time:   Health Science Science Nursing CHC CHC43115 Share QuestionEmailCopy link Comments (0)