Home care services team member at lotus care

Reference no: EM133659215

Scenario:

Susan works as a Home Care Services Team Member at Lotus Care. Her client Harry is an 83-year-old gentleman. He is in good health, bu just lately has been unsteady on his feet. He is determined to look after himself and insists he can go to the bathroom on his own. Susan conducted a risk assessment and decided Harry must use a mobility aid around the house. She updated his Care Plan accordingly.

Whilst Susan was on leave, Maria took over Harry's care. Harry advised Maria that he didn't want to use the walker as he was perfectly capable of looking after himself. Maria wanted to make sure Harry was involved in deciding about his own care and allowed Harry to walk unaided to the bathroom.

During one visit, Harry fell and Maria had to help him back into his chair. Harry hurt his arm and received medical treatment for severe bruising.

Decide if the issue in the scenario is a legal or ethical issue.

If you identify a legal issue include:

Legislation that may have been breached

How the legislation has been breached.

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