Short Description

A quick communication tool for use by an individual when in hospital. This provides basic information about how a person communicates and enables access to basic messages that are needed in hospital.

Method Of Use

* Read through the book to become familiar with the content of this kit

* Use the pen to personalise the flip cards in this kit

* Update personalised information by removing the writing using an alcohol swab or eucalyptus oil

* The kit can be attached to a hospital bed using the hinged key ring

* Check whether the person has a more detailed communication resource that he or she also uses. This may be another non-electronic light technology resource or a speech generating device.

More Details

This is a useful communication resource for basic and hospital-related messages for a person who has a communication difficulty . Individual messages can be added with a permanent marker pen.

Wayne's Hospital Kit provides people in a hospital with basic information about how a person communicates, so it will help people know how to interpret their non-verbal means of communication. For instance, information is included about how a person indicates 'yes' and 'no'.

This book is kept together with a hinged key ring, and has multiple pages. Sections are included on Introductions, Yes & No, People to Contact, Medications, Care Information, Requesting a Doctor, Medical Concerns, Food, Drink and Pain.

The book can be attached to a Hospital bed using the hinged key ring.

Factors To Consider

* Store this communication hospital kit in a place where it can be seen easily by the person

* Ensure that the person is able to indicate when he or she would like to communicate something. This may be done by the person looking towards the place where this communication hospital kit has been left

* Check about any other methods the person uses for communication. For instance, by making a sound to indicate liking something or to indicate that something is not wanted. The person may also have other body movements or gestures that are used to indicate messages. These can be added onto information in the communication hospital kit.

Place Of Manufacture

Victoria, Australia

Standards

Some assistive technology needs to meet Australian or other standards. Standards may relate to materials, manufacturing and installation. Products that meet Australian or international standards will have written certification. To find out if a product meets Australian Standards ask the supplier to show you the certificate. For a fact sheet about standards contact us or visit www.ilcaustralia.org/home/standards.asp.