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Posted By naomi
Is there any one who can help me in putting together a risk assessment for a primary school teacher who has MS, any help would be gratefully recieved.
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Posted By Seamus O Sullivan
There are several types of MS, what type does this teacher have?
What type of teaching do they do?
Normally it does not cause any problem?
Of course if the person is in a wheelchair, you need to ensure the usual, ie emergency exits are suitable, welfare etc.
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Posted By Seamus O Sullivan
oops, i see you have already described the type of teaching.
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Posted By Seamus O Sullivan
Naomi,
Some people who have MS, use needles, the frequency of use depends on what medication they use, daily or every 3 days, or even IV monthly, most do this at home. IV is normally done at an approved centre. I suppose you need to have a chat with the teacher, as a box for sharps might be required.
If you have any specific questions feel free to email me.
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Posted By Ian Blenkharn
If the patient is prescribed drugs for self administration by injection, then a sharps bin and provision for its eventual disposal will be provided by the prescribing authority. You should have nothing to worry about in that respect.
However, I would imagine that talking with the teacher (patient) will be invaluable for other more general issues. No doubt their diagnosis is the start of an horrendous uphill struggle that will be life-long. No doubt too that they have better access to practical support and information than you do, so they may be your best source of information.
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Posted By Robert K Lewis
Naomi
My instinctive feeling is to get together with HR and produce an overall assessment for this person as there should already, one hopes, be a plan pot together to manage other disability aspects.
Disability and diversity issues are a major area in themselves and IOSH currently have a working party of Cuncil examining the issues and training/CPD needs. It would be good to know your experiences as you deal with this. I am chairing the WP and would be happy to receive any information you can release.
Bob
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Posted By AHS
You need a qualified Occupational Health Advisor dont rely on other advice however well intentioned.
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Posted By gerry d
Naomi,
I have personal experience in this matter. Feel free to email me direct if you need any info, I`ll help as much as I can.
Gerry
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