unit 358

[dianeburden64]

hello ive just started my nvq3 ime finding it hard to under stand how i am supposed to write about some of the topics
hsc 358 identify the risk of skin break down and under take the appropriate risk assessment can any one help please

[Aunty Sue]

Hi Diane,

Read the PCs, think about examples of what you actually do (not what you would do) and write a reflective account (or reflective accounts) to fit them. For example:

To cover HSC 358a PCs 1 and 2

Mrs X is 83 and recovering from a stroke and is bedridden. Mr Y is 80 and is in his wheelchair most of the time. Mrs X and Mr Y have been assessed as being vulnerable to skin breakdown.

As a result of her stroke Mrs X has very little movement, this can result in pressure on vulnerable parts of her body which may cause her to develop pressure sores. Mr Y is overweight and incontinent and this has led to him developing skin rashes around his abdomen and buttocks.

and so on.

Hope that helps

Aunty Sue

[dianeburden64]

yes thanks thats great just needed nudge in right direction