Egt Task 2
Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION 2
TASK 1 3
1.1 USE OF TECHNOLOGY TO SUPPORT USERS OF HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE SERVICES IN LIVING INDEPENDENTLY 3
1.2 BARRIERS TO THE USE OF TECHNOLOGY 4
1.3 BENEFITS OF USE OF TECHNOLOGY 4
TASK 2 6
2.1 HEALTH & SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS 6
2.2 ETHICAL CONIDERATIONS 6
2.3 IMPACT OF EMERGING TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS 7
TASK 3 9
3.1 SPECIFIC NEEDS OF MAGGIE 9
3.2 ASSISSTIVE DEVICES USED FOR MAGGIE 9
3.3 USEFULNESS OF TECHNOLOGY FOR HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE USERS 10
CONCLUSION 11
REFERENCES 12
INTRODUCTION
Independent living explains that individuals with disabilities are the best experts of their needs and they should take an initiative in designing better solutions. Independent living focuses on demanding same choice …show more content…
General duties and responsibilities of an employee are mentioned in the act to ensure health and safety of an employee. There are four parts in the act that explains regulations related to health and safety as discussed below:
1. Part 1: Explains the general duties of the employee.
2. Part 2: Explains the rules of medical advisory that are provided to the employee.
3. Part 3: Explains the laws and rules related to building.
4. Part 4: Explains general amendments.
Assistive technology helps a social health care organization in various ways. It helps a disabled person to live their life independently. Assistive devices help to increase safety in any work done by an elderly or disabled person. There are various assistive devices available ranging from an alarm clock to a highly costly and complex equipment that helps to reduce accidents. People who depend on others for their daily tasks can be equipped with such devices (Marsh, 2000). It is necessary to notice long-term effects of such devices on health of person who is using it. By using assistive devices personal safety of an individual is ensured. They provide support of communication and few devices also help to remind people about tasks to be done in the entire
INTRODUCTION 2
TASK 1 3
1.1 USE OF TECHNOLOGY TO SUPPORT USERS OF HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE SERVICES IN LIVING INDEPENDENTLY 3
1.2 BARRIERS TO THE USE OF TECHNOLOGY 4
1.3 BENEFITS OF USE OF TECHNOLOGY 4
TASK 2 6
2.1 HEALTH & SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS 6
2.2 ETHICAL CONIDERATIONS 6
2.3 IMPACT OF EMERGING TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS 7
TASK 3 9
3.1 SPECIFIC NEEDS OF MAGGIE 9
3.2 ASSISSTIVE DEVICES USED FOR MAGGIE 9
3.3 USEFULNESS OF TECHNOLOGY FOR HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE USERS 10
CONCLUSION 11
REFERENCES 12
INTRODUCTION
Independent living explains that individuals with disabilities are the best experts of their needs and they should take an initiative in designing better solutions. Independent living focuses on demanding same choice …show more content…
General duties and responsibilities of an employee are mentioned in the act to ensure health and safety of an employee. There are four parts in the act that explains regulations related to health and safety as discussed below:
1. Part 1: Explains the general duties of the employee.
2. Part 2: Explains the rules of medical advisory that are provided to the employee.
3. Part 3: Explains the laws and rules related to building.
4. Part 4: Explains general amendments.
Assistive technology helps a social health care organization in various ways. It helps a disabled person to live their life independently. Assistive devices help to increase safety in any work done by an elderly or disabled person. There are various assistive devices available ranging from an alarm clock to a highly costly and complex equipment that helps to reduce accidents. People who depend on others for their daily tasks can be equipped with such devices (Marsh, 2000). It is necessary to notice long-term effects of such devices on health of person who is using it. By using assistive devices personal safety of an individual is ensured. They provide support of communication and few devices also help to remind people about tasks to be done in the entire