Independence Supporting individuals to do as much as they possibly can for themselves to promote their independence. I need to make sure that I do not take over and do things for them instead of allowing them to get on with their lives as they wish. I just need to manage the risk so that they are able to participate in daily life and get on with living Dignity and respect- with all aspects of their lives including how they wish to be addressed. Listening to what individuals have to say
Even though written consent is not required, you still need to be given the information you need to give verbal or implied consent. 4 Will my decisions be kept private? There are times when you may want to get advice or treatment without your parents knowing (such as birth control). If you are competent to make your own healthcare decisions, healthcare professionals will not tell your parents without your permission. They will give you private advice.
Explain two ways of helping other practitioners to understand the importance of handling information securely. The Data Protection Act and Freedom of Information Act summarise the main points of the legal requirements for handling individual’s personal information. The potential consequences of handling such information securely would need to be explained and to follow the necessary acts when handling such information. Explain two ways of helping other practitioners to understand the different systems used to record information in adult social care settings. By explaining the importance of keeping information confidential such as daily activities, medications in a secure place and not to disclose any information to anyone outside of the individuals care or other than their direct team.
Privacy Everyone has the right to have some space if they wish. Sometimes people want privacy just for some time to themselves. Other occasions it may be because they are having personal care or medical treatment. Or when they talk to a professional and have confidential information to discuss. For example; when providing personal care the bedroom door is shut.
Implementing CQC regulations Outcome 1 Regulation: Respecting and involving people who use services. I believe that empowering the service user to be at the core of the planning of his care is essential and mandatory. Sometimes it can be quite difficult for the service user to be a part of the planning and therefore it is our duty to find the suitable tools to support them into achieving what is needed. Care is constantly changing and service users need to understand that they can freely express their views, so far as they are able to do so and that they should be involved in making decisions about their care, treatment and support. Our home promotes privacy and independence and clients are aware of this through one to one sessions with their key workers and leaflets explaining what privacy, dignity and independence are.
Establish the level and type of support and individual needs for personal care The amount of help that people need for personal care and differ from person to person. As a carer we must promote the persons independence so that they can actively participate in their care and feel that they have some control over their lives. For example if the person is unable to turn the taps on the basin, filling the sink for them is a small change that can help the person manage the rest of the task unaided. As a carer we must remember never to take over a task from the individual to get done quickly. We need to encourage and make the individual independent in these tasks that they can still do for themselves.
Supporting people to exercise choice in every day live activity, Treating people with dignity and respect in there decisions by involving as few staff member as possible during the personal hygiene, closing the doors and curtains, knocking on the door. Recognising that working with people is a partnership rather than a relationship controlled by professionals 1.2 It is important to work in these ways, to meet the needs of the individual to improve self esteem and confidence also to provide the best possible quality care service by treating people as individual and respecting there choices this ensure a good quality of life of the individual so they can feel like in there own homes, and take part or not in a activity, treat the individual as you would want to be treated. 2.1 The individual Family Friends Other carers Professionals i.e. GP, social worker, nurse Referring to documents i.e. care plans, reports and other records.
1.1 what is the legislation relating to recording, storing and sharing information, provide details on a) data protection act and b) caldicott report a) cant share with anyone without their consent, has to be clear and factual b) only those who need access to patient information should have access to it and only access the information they need to see 1.2 why must a secure system be in place for residents documents because it is confidential so a secure system must be in place 2.1 how can you access information and advice for handling information- where does your care setting gain exta support for this information you could access information and advice for handling information off the interrnet or off your manager 2.2 if there are concerns about recording, storing and sharing information; what are the actions to take complain to the commissioner, who will investigate the matter and take whatever steps that are necessary to resolve it. in your care setting you would go to your manager 3.1 why is it important to complete records with the date, time, activity and that the records are clearly written and signed; also that they only have accurate information it is important because people may have to refer to it in the future incase the service user has became ill and you can go back and read the notes 3.2 what are the care homes policies and procedures in records to recording information, storing information and sharing information record it accurately, factual, clear and concise. store it in the correct and secure place. share the information on a need to know
Importantly, for their health they want to have a bed, wash, eat and home. The council must help them and get help for them. They also have the right to be respected by others despite their circumstances. You should never assume a person is homeless because of their own fault, there are lots of reasons why someone could be homeless. They also have a right to privacy and don’t have to explain to everyone why they are homeless.
If the client would chose to talk with me during the massage about private things, I would support him and ensure that the conversation is confidential. 3. Client rights and responsibilities are as important as therapists right and responsibilities. These rules are very important because it gives the service provider the professionalism and boundaries between the client and himself. Before the service is provided the set of rules is placed before the client for him to read and sign after that I would ask him if he understood the rules.