Health care work legally and ethically..

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1. HEALTH CARE
WORK LEGALLY AND ETHICALLY

2. INTRODUCTION
❖Aims in providing information
regarding the restrictive practices
in health care sector and revelant
legislations .we will discuss about
the impacts of restrictive practices
and the way that affects the
individuals and also the step we
can take to minimise the use and
maintain a calm environment .

3. What is restrictive
practice ?
Restrictive practices are
actions or measures that
limit a person's freedom
or choices, often used in
care settings
ex: Include physical
restraints, seclusion, or
restrictive diets.

4. EFFECTS OF HARMFULL
RESTRICTIVE PRACTICES?
Restrictive practices
can cause physical and
emotional harm,
decrease autonomy,
impair mental health,
erode trust, hinder
development, and
violate human rights.

5. Legislation and Regulatory Bodies
In Australia, key regulatory bodies include :
•ACQSC for aged care quality
•NDIS for disability support
•TGA for therapeutic goods
•AHPRA for health practitioner regulation
•Legislation like the Aged Care Act 1997
and Disability Discrimination Act 1992
govern aged care and protect disability
rights.

6. Aged Care Quality Standard
The Aged Care Quality
Standards are a set of
principles that ensure high-
quality care for older
Australians. They cover areas
like consumer dignity, safety,
health, choice, and feedback,
setting the expectations for
aged care service providers to
deliver excellent care.

7. Minimizing Restrictive Practice
•Minimizing restrictive practices involves finding
alternative, less restrictive approaches to ensure
safety and care for individuals. It aims to respect
rights, enhance autonomy, and use interventions
that prioritize a person's well-being while
reducing unnecessary limitations on their
freedom and choices.

8. Alternatives to Restrictive Practices
1) Person-Centered Care Planning
*Tailored care based on individual
preferences
*Respects autonomy and dignity
2)Effective Communication Strategies
*Clear, respectful communication
*Addresses needs and concerns
proactively

9. Ethical Considerations
*Balancing safety
and autonomy
*Making ethical
decisions that
prioritize well-being

10. Developing Workplace and Professional Relationships
*Creating a supportive and
non-punitive environment
*Collaborative teamwork and
open communication

11. Practical Advice for Professionals
*Building rapport and trust
*Active listening and empathy

12. Reporting and Documentation
*Importance of
accurate
documentation
*Reporting incidents
according to workplace
policies

13. SUMMARY
*Restrictive practices limit freedom and rights.
*Harmful effects: physical, psychological, dignity loss.
*Legislation ensures safe, ethical use.
*Person-centered care minimizes restrictions.
*Alternatives: communication, care planning.
*Ethical balance: safety and autonomy.
*Positive relationships: trust, teamwork.
*Reporting and documentation for transparency

14. REFERENCE
Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission. (2021). Aged Care Quality Standards. Retrieved
from www.reallygreatsite.com
*Health and Disability Services (Restraint Minimisationand Safe Practice) Standards.
*Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia. (2018). Code of conduct for nurses.
*American Medical Association. (2019). Code of Medical Ethics.
*Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). (2021). Restraint and Seclusion.
*Thompson, R. W., & Pearson, J. (2020). A Review of Restrictive Practice in Aged Care.
*International Journal of Nursing, 7(2), 347-356.
*Smith, A. L., & Johnson, M. (2019). Alternatives to Restraints in Acute Care Settings:
*Improving Practice and Implementing Change. Journal of Nursing Education and Practice,
9(5), 83-90.

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