Question

Identify changes in the legal framework within the care industry.

Answer 1

Legal framework means the laws that are more specific than constitutional provisions. They laydown general obligations and principles but leaving to governing authorities the task of enacting the further legislation and other specific measures, as may be required.  

Australian legal system establishes the rights of individuals and makes sure these rights are enforced by law. As a care giver, we need to understand the changes in the relevent laws and ethical standards.

Legal considerations for disability support services includes the following;

• Codes of conduct
• Discrimination
• Dignity of risk
• Duty of care
• Human rights
• Informed consent
• Mandatory reporting
• Privacy, confidentiality and disclosure
• Work role boundaries, responsibilities and limitations
• Work heaith and safety

For example, we can make following changes while caring a disable person.

• As a care giver we need to educate the disable person about their rights to make decisions about their care.
• Provide support for their self esteem by asking them about their interests and activities that makes them enjoy.
• Participates them in social activities with other peoples in the community.
• Provide appropriate information regarding their rights and provide continued support for improving their confidence in making decisions.