Plan (including referral)

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Summary action plan

After the assessment, make a plan with the person. Decide together:

  • If they need a toilet chair and/or shower chair
  • What features are important, including the weight limit
  • If they may benefit from another assistive device and/or referral for other services.

Plan section of the assessment form

Use the selection table on the back of the assessment form to help you complete the plan.

It indicates what features of a shower or toilet chair to consider, depending on the person’s needs.

Selection table on page 2 of the assessment form.

Now let’s practice thinking about the individual needs of each person, and what the right plan may be for them.

Read the information about Dai and Lola and complete the activities below.

Activity

Dai is an older man with a below knee amputation and is using a pair of axilla crutches to stand.

Meet Dai

Dai is 65 and was recently in a road traffic accident. He had a below knee amputation and damage to his pelvis. He does not yet have a prosthetic leg, and uses axilla crutches to move about.

During an assessment interview, Dai tells you he can get into the family bathroom at home. However, they have a squat toilet, and he cannot squat. He also finds standing painful and difficult.

Dai has no signs of a pressure wound, and is not at risk of developing a pressure wound.

1. Would Dai benefit from a toilet chair?



Yes, a toilet chair placed over the squat toilet would make it much easier for Dai to sit down, stand up, and balance on the toilet.

2. Would Dai benefit from a shower chair?



Yes, because Dai would be safer and have less pain sitting down to wash.

3. Check which features you think would be useful for Dai for a toilet chair and a shower chair.







Backrest and armrests are correct.

Dai says that he can get to the family bathroom. So, he does not need a removable bucket for the toilet chair. He also does not need wheels or footrests for either chair.

Dai is not at risk of a pressure wound, so he does not need padded surfaces.

Activity

Lola, a woman, speaks to another woman holding a clipboard and pen.

Meet Lola

Lola is 30 and is having problems going to the toilet. She cannot feel when she needs to go, and has started releasing her bladder and bowels accidentally. These problems began one week ago. Before then she did not have any difficulty and was in good health.

What action should you take?





Refer Lola straight away to a health care professional, as she may have a health problem.

You have completed Lesson two!

If you have any questions or comments, post them on the discussion forum.

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