Instructions:
At Assessment Task 3 it was established that Brenda has a fear of falling again. She seems to have great concern that this will occur in her bathroom, and does not use the bath and feels unsafe in the shower.
For this task, you are required to choose a bathroom and take photos of it. You are to assume that this is Brenda’s bathroom. You can choose your own bathroom, a bathroom at your RTO, a bathroom in your workplace or work placement service, etc. Ensure the photos show as much of the area as possible.
Using the Bathroom Safety Checklist (provided), complete a safety check of this bathroom. Remember that the purpose of this task is to identify aids and modifications that can help Brenda feel more empowered and safer.
Make sure you do the safety check while you are in the bathroom so you can answer each item.
Complete the questions at the end of this task.
When you have completed the safety check, answer the following questions:
- Is the bathroom currently safe for both Brenda and her future personal care worker? Explain your answer.
- List two recommendations you could make so this bathroom could be safer for Brenda. List two aids and two modifications required to reduce risk of injury or illness.