Sensory Loss - Aged Care Quality Standard 3

This course covers the following:

• Impact of sensory loss
• Signs and causes – loss of hearing, sight, taste, touch and smell
• Supporting independence and quality of life
• Protecting safety

Business Objectives

Many people receiving care and services will have some form of sensory loss. The risk for mental illness, injury and social isolation is high. Hearing loss has been identified as a high impact/ high prevalence risk under Standard 3 of the Aged Care Quality Standards. In this learning activity, learners will cover the causes of sensory loss as well as how best to support people’s independence, social inclusion and mitigate risk of injury. Sensory Loss aligns to Standard 3 of the Aged Care Quality Standards.

Audience

This learning activity is for Aged Care workers