2. Definitions
2.1 Intimate personal care is hands-on physical care in personal hygiene, and/or physical presence or observation during such activities. It includes:
- Body bathing other than to arms, face and legs below the knee
- Toileting, wiping and care in the genital and anal areas
- Continence care
- Placement, removal and changing of incontinence pads
- Menstrual hygiene
- Assistance with contraceptive devices
- Dressing and undressing
2.2 Clinical tasks are those tasks which have traditionally been undertaken by staff from health but which can legally be delegated to care staff. This care falls into three main categories:
- Acceptable care tasks i.e. tasks which just require additional training e.g. catheter and stoma care
- Negotiable care tasks which include:
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- Complex care e.g. fitting prescription support stockings
- Treatments e.g. assisting with the administration of oxygen
- Emergency care procedures e.g. anaphylactic pens
- Tasks that are not to be performed by social care staff
