Explain health and safety considerations in the use of technologies in health and social care.

TASK 2 “ Essay

 

Using case study 1

2.1 Explain health and safety considerations in the use of technologies in health and social care.

To answer this question:

  • Explain Health and Safety legislation 1974
  • Explain what should be considered when using assistive technologies in health and social care practice (example hospitals, care homes, client’s homes, schools) according to the Health and safety legislation
  • Describe the health and safety considerations in supporting Sally (case study 1) with assistive technology

 

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2.2 Discuss ethical considerations in the use of assistive technologies

To answer this question:

  • Define ethics
  • Explain ethical considerations in the use of assistive technologies in health and social care
  • Explain the benefits of following ethical guidelines in supporting users of health and social care with assistive technologies
  • Explain the implications (disadvantages) of not following ethical guidelines in using assistive technologies in health and social care practice
  • Recommend ways compliance to ethics in the use of assistive technologies can be promoted

 

2.3 Explain the impact of recent and emerging technological developments on health and social care services, organisations and care workers

To answer this question:

  • Describe emerging assistive technologies used to support users of health and social care
  • Explain the benefits/effect of emerging assistive technologies to:
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  1. Health and social care users (e.g. elderly, disabled) and their carers (family and friends)
  2. Care workers
  3.  Organisations (hospitals, care homes, schools)

TASK 3 “ Mini report

 

 Using case study 2:

 

3.1  Identify Maggie’s specific needs and

To answer this question:

  • Explain/define specific needs
  • Briefly explain the needs of people with dementia
  • Explain Maggie’s specific needs (Case study 2)

3.2  Recommend assistive devices to support Maggie to  continue living independently

3.3 Evaluate the usefulness of technology for users of health and social care services

To answer this question:

  • Briefly explain the benefits of assistive technology to health and social care organisations (hospitals, care homes, supported housing) and clients (elderly, disabled)
  • Give example (2 or more) of assistive technology explaining the positives and negatives
  • Explain how certain types of assistive technology will be useful to Maggie, also explain the type of AT that may not be useful to Maggie due to Dementia
  • Considering Maggie’s health problem (Dementia), explain how technology may not promote her independence as her illness advances (deteriorates)
  • Summarise and conclude your report

 

 

 

 

 

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