Post by john3d on Aug 22, 2015 8:18:24 GMT -5
I need some advice regarding a situation however I'm worried that even if I generalize the scenario and don't disclose identifiable information, that I might in some way be violating the client's right to privacy.
My question is basically though, is it a violation of an adult client's human rights to direct them to a suitable eating location..., i.e., the dinner table or living area rather than one that is problematic for sanitary, behavior and since this is a shared living space, for other clients.
Second, is it a violation of an adult client's human rights to limit their access to food (not eliminate but rather through redirection) roughly between the hours of midnight until morning. Nutritionists will generally tell you that eating at night is physically unhealthy and it can be disruptive to sleeping patterns. What about if the client is requesting food every 15 to 20 mins all night long and they experience severe discomfort eating and then laying down.
Third, if a client is in distress due to abdominal pain and movement helps them alleviate the pain and work it out, even with some limited aggression toward staff..., would it be appropriate to restrain the client? I'm only asking this because one of our leads uses restraints for this in order to limit his own exposure to the client's aggression, however this particular client has a very specific ritual that he uses to work through his pain. Restraining him denies him the ability to work through the pain.
There is much more back story to this inquiry, however this is all I really felt comfortable disclosing on a public forum. If you can offer some advice and/or direct me to appropriate resources, that would be fantastic.
Respectfully,
John
My question is basically though, is it a violation of an adult client's human rights to direct them to a suitable eating location..., i.e., the dinner table or living area rather than one that is problematic for sanitary, behavior and since this is a shared living space, for other clients.
Second, is it a violation of an adult client's human rights to limit their access to food (not eliminate but rather through redirection) roughly between the hours of midnight until morning. Nutritionists will generally tell you that eating at night is physically unhealthy and it can be disruptive to sleeping patterns. What about if the client is requesting food every 15 to 20 mins all night long and they experience severe discomfort eating and then laying down.
Third, if a client is in distress due to abdominal pain and movement helps them alleviate the pain and work it out, even with some limited aggression toward staff..., would it be appropriate to restrain the client? I'm only asking this because one of our leads uses restraints for this in order to limit his own exposure to the client's aggression, however this particular client has a very specific ritual that he uses to work through his pain. Restraining him denies him the ability to work through the pain.
There is much more back story to this inquiry, however this is all I really felt comfortable disclosing on a public forum. If you can offer some advice and/or direct me to appropriate resources, that would be fantastic.
Respectfully,
John