3 frequent assistance Managing finances. This category relates to a person’s ability to perform a task rather than, for 2 Needs some / intermittent example choice/decision not to do the activity. assistance The descriptors relate to the amount of assistance the client requires for 1 Independent any IADL activities. The language used is broadly consistent with the OARS ADL descriptions. Falls risk Falls includes slips and drops. Environmental, behavioural and health factors may contribute to a falls 4 High risk of fall risk. This includes, for example: 3 Significant risk of fall Poor lighting Irregular walking surfaces or inappropriate footwear 2 Moderate risk of fall Lack of safety equipment e.g. grab rails 1 Low risk of fall Medication side effects Poor balance/strength Vision impairment Hypotension. The descriptors relate to the degree of the client’s risk of falling. Pain Pain may impact the ability for a client to out everyday tasks and also impact their physical/psychological wellbeing. 4 Specialised management Pain management strategies could include: required Medication 3 Regular management required Attendance at a pain clinic Massage 2 Episodic management required Heat/cold packs 1 Self-managed / nil Changing position on a regular basis, and/or Sleeping upright in a chair. The descriptors relate to the degree of any pain management assistance required. Sensory Consistent with the NSAF, sensory refers particularly to issues with: Vision 4 Frequent assistance required Hearing, and 3 Regular assistance required Speech. The descriptors relate to the amount of assistance the client requires for 2 Intermittent assistance required any of these sensory impairments. 1 Self managing / nil issues
3 frequent assistance 2 Needs some / intermittent assistance 1 Independent Managing finances. This category relates to a person’s ability to perform a task rather than, for example choice/decision not to do the activity. The descriptors relate to the amount of assistance the client requires for any IADL activities. The language used is broadly consistent with the OARS ADL descriptions. Falls risk 4 High risk of fall 3 Significant risk of fall 2 Moderate risk of fall 1 Low risk of fall Falls includes slips and drops. Environmental, behavioural and health factors may contribute to a falls risk. This includes, for example: Poor lighting Irregular walking surfaces or inappropriate footwear Lack of safety equipment e.g. grab rails Medication side effects Poor balance/strength Vision impairment Hypotension. The descriptors relate to the degree of the client’s risk of falling. Pain 4 Specialised management required 3 Regular management required 2 Episodic management required 1 Self-managed / nil Pain may impact the ability for a client to out everyday tasks and also impact their physical/psychological wellbeing. Pain management strategies could include: Medication Attendance at a pain clinic Massage Heat/cold packs Changing position on a regular basis, and/or Sleeping upright in a chair. The descriptors relate to the degree of any pain management assistance required. Sensory 4 Frequent assistance required 3 Regular assistance required 2 Intermittent assistance required 1 Self managing / nil issues Consistent with the NSAF, sensory refers particularly to issues with: Vision Hearing, and Speech. The descriptors relate to the amount of assistance the client requires for any of these sensory impairments.
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