Risk Assessment for Dementia Patients: A Case Study on Gardening Hazards

This presentation highlights the importance of risk assessment in care planning for dementia patients. It presents a case study on the hazards associated with gardening for a 75-year-old patient with dementia and suggests necessary precautions and an action plan. The presentation also discusses the factors that influence risk assessment and the implications of non-adherence to the care plan.

RISK ASSESSMENT AND
PRESENTATION IN
DEMENTIA CARE
P R E S E N T E D B Y :

Introduction
 Risk assessment is very important in the
process of care planning.
 It is the first step towards multi-
component health promotion plan
 Risk assessment helps in
 Development of care plans
 Proper assessment of hazards
 Informed decision making process
(Knapp, Iemmi and Romeo 2013)

Client Information
 Name: Mrs X
 Age: 75 years
 Mental health complications: Dementia
 Associated symptoms of dementia:
Depression
 Morning Activity: Gardening in the
backyard

Identification of Hazards
 The hazards associated with gardening
in dementia patients like Mrs X include
 Musculoskeletal injuries
 Slips, Trips and fall
 Accidental scrapes
 Bug bites
 Prolong exposure under the scorching
rays of the sun (Whear et al. 2014)

Hazard Explanation
 Musculoskeletal pain: Muscle cramp from
bent posture
 Slip and Trips: Slippery area of the
garden
 Scratches: Thrones of shrubs and bushed
 Bug bites: Lyme disease
 Prolong exposure of sun: Sun’s stroke

Informed Care Planning
 Regular physical exercise
 Proper education of client
 Cascading the information of the patient

Necessary Precautions
 Proper management of the gardening
area
 Use of proper tools and equipment
 Proper water supply and first aid
 Presence of health or social care workers

Health and Safety (H&S)
Policy
 Use of First aid
 Use of Personal Protective Equipment:
Gloves, boots and aprons

Action Plan
 Proper training
 Proper Allocation of Resource
 Human Resource Allocation
 Financial funding

Factors influencing risk assessment
 Lack of adequate human resource
 Lack of funding
Non-adherence to plan implications
 Legal
 Financial
 Health
 Moral

*Conclusion
*Proper risk assessment is pivotal in health
and social care
*Proper funding and training of the
resources will help in proper risk
assessment and handling crisis situation

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