Norovirus transmission and risks associated in relation to the elderly

Mr Agamjot Singh is a 75-year-old male of the Sikh religion who originally
came from India with his wife and 5 children 30 years ago. His wife died 5
years ago but he has the support of three of his children and 10
grandchildren who all live nearby, Mr Singh’s spoken English is good. Mr
Singh is now a resident of Gardens Residential Aged Care Facility. Mr
Singh mobilises with a walking frame. Mr Singh has complained of
abdominal pain and has had 3 bouts of diarrhoea since you arrived on duty
at 0630 hours. Another resident, Mrs Mona Charles, also states that she
feels unwell and has abdominal pain. A common reason for vomiting and
diarrhoea in residential aged care facilities is Norovirus, and it is assumed
that these residents have this virus.
In your essay you need to:
1. Define Norovirus
2. Explain modes of transmission of Norovirus
3. Discuss risks associated with Norovirus in relation to the older person
4. Identify infection control precautions required in a residential aged care facility for
Norovirus and provide rationales.
5. Identify and justify four (4) risk assessments and discuss the nursing care required One of
the risk assessments must be a cultural assessment.
6. Identify two (2) other health team members (besides nursing staff) who may need to be
involved in this resident’s care and provide rationales for their inclusion

This assessment aligns with learning outcomes:
1. Identify infection control strategies for specific modes of infection transmission in nursing
practice
2. Demonstrate assessment skills and safe nursing care for individuals who require assistance
with their activities of daily living, consistent with NMBA standards
3. Discuss nursing practices that enact respect for culture, values, beliefs, and rights of
individuals from diverse background