How do you maintain client confidentiality and privacy in aged care?

How do you maintain client confidentiality and privacy in aged care?

Respecting the Privacy and Dignity of Clients. Healthcare workers are bound by law to keep the medical records and health information of patients, clients and residents safe and private. A key part of treating a client with dignity and respect is making sure their privacy is respected.

What could be used if a person is unable to walk to the toilet?

Sitting on the toilet makes it easier to empty your bladder or bowel. However, if you can't move very much, there are a number of toileting aids available in hospitals. Commode chairs placed by the bed can help if you cannot walk to the toilet. If you can't get out of bed, you can use bed pans and urine bottles.

How do you respect confidentiality and privacy?

Privacy and confidentiality are also supported by two principles of the Belmont Report: Respect for persons – Individuals should be treated as autonomous agents able to exercise their autonomy to the fullest extent possible, including the right to privacy and the right to have private information remain confidential.