Question

When working in an aged care facility it is important to be aware of the legal and ethical considerations and possible assessment tools relevant to the older person. For each area below, define and determine the legal aspects surrounding both the legislation or assessment tool and its relevance to the aged care sector (in 40-60 words each).

Question 2 Aged Care Act 1997 (Cwlth)

Answer 1

Answer:Aged care Act 1997

Assessment tools relevant to the elderly care:

• Physical, psychological and mental restorative needs of the older people are assessed for appropriate care.
• Assessment of the nutritional status is assessed.
• Duration of the assessment is about 45 minutes and 75 minutes.

Legal and ethical considerations of the Aged Care Act 1997:

• Regulation of the funds, approval of the providers and the quality of care are regulated by the Act.
• Rights of the elderly receiving the care are also monitored.
• The ethical principles be followed are justice, Beneficence, nonmmaleficence, autonomy and accountability.