Reference no: EM133424559
Assessment: Essay
Using the scenario below, consider the personal care task of showering within the context of the client's complex health conditions and care preference and complete an essay which addresses the points listed below:
Mrs.Greersom was recently admitted to a residential care facility. Her medical history includes osteoarthritis and emphysema. Mrs.Greersom has confided in the attending Healthcare Assistant that she feels anxious about the possibility of being cared for by male staff and does not want this to happen.
- Outline Mrs.Greersom's potential needs and care requirements
- Evaluate the role of the Healthcare Assistant in collaborating with the multidisciplinary team to support the specific needs of the client, and discuss how the person-centred model of care contributes to positive health outcomes.
- In relation to client advocacy, reflect upon the role of leadership and how this facilitates the client's care preference. (800 words)
- The role of the Healthcare Assistant is evaluated in relation to the multidisciplinary team and draws upon the principles of person-centred care in order to demonstrate the links between these relationships and how they promote positive health outcomes.
- The role of leadership in the broader healthcare context is discussed in relation to client advocacy and links to the facilitation of client care preference.