Risk Management for Dementia Patient

Risk Management for Dementia PatientCompany halt wind SMART CARE Client Name Mrs Susan Smith Date of risk assessment 22/2/17 What argon the hazards?Who might be harmed and how?What are you already doing?Do you need to do anything else to go for this risk?Action by whom?Action by when?Review dateSpillagesLeaving objects in the base on balls waysThe Dementia invitees have got mobility problems and whitethorn be injured if they trip over objects or situation on spillages.General good housekeeping is carried come out.All areas well lit, including stairs.No trailing leads or cables. round keeps work areas clear, eg no boxes left in walkways, deliveries stored immediately.Better housekeeping in staff kitchenNeeded, e.g. on spills. put up for loose carpet tile on second floor to be repaired /replaced.All staff, supervisor to superintendManager22/2/1724/7/17Impaired mobilityClients with mobility problems need supporter to go to and from treatments, if they dont get attendance they will be stuck and would not benefit from treatment.Workers that assist clients risk back injuries if they dont have aids serviceing them to carry out charm lifting and moving the clients.Clients with Dementia and mobility problems can brass difficulties in getting in and out from the distinguish without help and this can make them feel isolated and powerless.Provide step free access deal ramps and lifts.Beds that have remote control assistance which helps clients and workers to ensure safe transfers. work two staff to lift soul from the bed to avoid back strains.Walking sticks and wheelchairs are provided.All beds have bed rails.Maintenance is carried out every three months to ensure rails are properly fitted.Magnetic (automatic) doors for easy access.Clean and smoothen flooring.Keep hallways clear without obstructions.Hoists for safe and effective handling and movements of clientsGrab rails in bathrooms and corridorsNon slip carpets and tiles make known any malfunction in t he beds straight away and remove that bed from use.ManagersAll staffdry cleanersVisitorsContractorsMaintenance31/03/201730/06/2017Memory loss and confusionClients with Dementia and Parkinson should be kept in safe and familiar environment because if they are in a crowed environment it causes them anxiety, distress and vulnerability.They may pasture off and forget how to get back and may be subject to physical and emotional abuse.They may not be able to manage their finance and are subject to financial abuseThey may not remember their relatives what means imposters may keep advantage of that.Key workers are provided for a reason of familiarity.Maintain the same routine and avoid unnecessary changes.Doors have safety locks.Reception and corridors have CCTV cameras which is hearty to the receptionist.Offering outside activities with the key person.Offer assisting aid device in case of emergencies.Use facial nerve and fingerprint recognition system for close relatives.Offer the as sistance of a lawyer to help with advice in regards to finance.Keep pictures of the family members to avoid strangers take advantage of them.All staffManagersParticipating organizations15/03/201715/06/2017medicamentAll clients in the carry on home that are on medical specialty, nurses and doctors. If the wrong medication is prescribed than the client can die.The professionals can lose their rights to practice or be sanctioned.Clients with dementia may forget to take their medication or overdose themselves.All clients have medical files checked at admission.All medication is given only according to doctors recommendation.Control medication is signed by two nurses to avoid mistakes.Have a doctor forthcoming in the care home.Keep medication in a restrict area.Use of automated medication dispensers will help avoid overdose.ManagersNursesCares01/08/201701/02/2018NutritionAll clients in the care home need to be provided with proper food and drinks. If they do not get the proper edibl e they can become sick or even die of starvation and dehydration.Provide a diversity of food that are health and nutritious three times a day + two snacks. piddle is available all the time.Allow certain clients chose their meal times and arrange for someone to be available to cater for them.ManagersAll staff01/03/201701/06/2017Personal HygieneAll clients, staff and visitors are affected if personalised hygiene is not maintained because diseases can spread and a lot of people can get sick. Clients with dementia may neglect their personal hygiene because of the confusion and memory loss.Provide cleaning facilities like shower rooms, cleaning products like soap, shampoo and sterilizer gel.Provide PPE equipment for staff like gloves.Change bed linen every day.Provide better quality cleaning products.Ensure more checks on clients are done trough out the day.ManagersAll staffClients31/03/201701/07/2017Violence/AggressionClients, family and staff could face serious injures if they come i n contact with a very raptorial client.Keep clients that have aggressive behavior separated from the rest of the clients and we offer them treatment and a key person that looks after them. write up and record changes on a daily basis to avoid separation on long term. maturation level of support, by employing more staff that can help the aggressive clients.Increasing the activities to stimulate changes in their behavior.All staffManagersProfessionals01/07/201701/02/2018Laundry servicesThe service user and care staff. If the service users beds and clothes are not being changed often enough because of incontinence clients can develop rashes and diametric kinds of illnesses. round can be contaminated with diseases if they do not manipulate the soiled laundry in a proper manner.Staff is provided with the correct PPE when providing care for the service user. Bedding is changed as soon as they are soiled and washed as soon as possible at a uplifted temperature to avoid contamination.Wa ter proof sheets are placed under the client to prevent linen getting soiled.Purchase of industrial washing machines would ensure the bedding is washed faster and the cleanliness would be better.All StaffClientsManagers31/12/1701/06/18