Perhaps a couple of example to help you thing about this question could be: Acceptable use of touch could include providing physically support to help someone mobilise safely. Unacceptable could include giving someone a hug without their consent.
I do think the answer to this question will depend on the type of workplace and client group so it may be worth asking at work.
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Tom
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Much of what is and is not acceptable depends on the individual's own personal preferences or cultural/religious beliefs. You need to find out what their preferences are by looking at their care plan and asking them (or key people) about their preferences. What is acceptable to one individual may be inappropriate to another.
There will be times when you need to touch the individual e.g. to undress them or provide personal care - washing, brushing teeth, applying creams, combing hair or helping them to feed etc. but you should always ask for permission first.
You should never grab them or poke them, pinch their cheek or tickle them etc., not even in fun.
Perhaps a couple of example
Perhaps a couple of example to help you thing about this question could be: Acceptable use of touch could include providing physically support to help someone mobilise safely. Unacceptable could include giving someone a hug without their consent.
I do think the answer to this question will depend on the type of workplace and client group so it may be worth asking at work.
regards
Tom
NVQweb Coordinator
To get the full benefit of NVQweb join our enhanced services Candidate PLUS or AVCare.
Hi crazygal, Much of what
Hi crazygal,
Much of what is and is not acceptable depends on the individual's own personal preferences or cultural/religious beliefs. You need to find out what their preferences are by looking at their care plan and asking them (or key people) about their preferences. What is acceptable to one individual may be inappropriate to another.
There will be times when you need to touch the individual e.g. to undress them or provide personal care - washing, brushing teeth, applying creams, combing hair or helping them to feed etc. but you should always ask for permission first.
You should never grab them or poke them, pinch their cheek or tickle them etc., not even in fun.
Hope that gives you some ideas
Aunty Sue
Acceptable could be giving
Acceptable could be giving guidance when crossing the road,unacceptable could be giving someone a hug or kiss! Hope this helps
thanks a million I was kind
thanks a million I was kind of on the right track but had self doubt.