Problem: You are helping Maria to the restroom. She is a one-person assist. You begin to place the gait belt around her waist. She begins yelling and states she doesn't want to use the gait belt. You explain to her that you are required to use the gait belt and that it is for both her and your safety during the transfer. She is angry and states, "It doesn't do anything; no one else puts it on me!"
a) How would you feel in this situation?
b) Do you think it is true that no one else makes her wear the gait belt?
c) Would you transfer her without the gait belt to prevent her becoming upset and to respect her wishes?
d) How do OSHA and OBRA impact this scenario? Need Assignment Help?
e) Who would you discuss this situation with, and why?