Unit 30 Assignment 1.1 The policy of person-centred care has become a mainstay of efforts to reform health care in the UK. Government policy is now built around this core concept, a major aspect of which is enabling individuals to participate in decision-making about their care at every level. By concentrating on the individual’s wishes and aspirations and placing them at the centre of a ‘planning circle’ the care team can assist with goal setting to ensure their best interests are maintained and the individual’s preferences are considered. Working in partnership is a key element of practice within health and social care. The concepts of power sharing, consultation and joint ways of working are essential for effective service provision.
Unit 303 Principles of diversity, equality and inclusion in adult social care settings. Outcome 1 – Understand the importance of diversity, equality and inclusion. 1.1 Explain what is meant by: Diversity – is about difference and its value is the richness and variety that different people bring to society. * Appearance * Gender * Race * Culture * Ability * Talent * Beliefs Equality – is ensuring individuals or groups of individuals are treated fairly and equally and no less favourably, specific to their needs, including areas of race, gender, disability, religion or belief or sexual orientation and age. Inclusion – involves making the individual the centre of their life.
UNIT 3 Understand the importance of diversity, equality and inclusion 1. Explain what is meant by:- Diversity:- Diversity is the understanding of different cultures and how these cultures impact on how, when and why people seek medical care. Individuality should be taken into account and people have different needs and wants and we need to meet these people where they are in their life and situation. Each persons situation is different and it is respecting these differences and not offering favourable treatment to certain groups of people at the expense of those they hold prejudice against. Equality:- Equality is treating everyone equal regardless of their, colour, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation or disability.
Equality, Diversity and Rights - Unit 2 M2 - Assess the influence of a recent national policy initiative promoting anti - discriminatory practice. Anti discriminatory practice is the main method used to combat discrimination. It is action taken to prevent discrimination on the grounds of age, race, class, gender, disability etc and it also takes into account how individuals behave towards other each other. It is very important for all employees in health and social care settings to use and promote anti discriminatory practice in the workplace and in their everyday work. This will help reduce prejudice, eradicate discrimination and promote equality for service users and for staff.
3.2 Evaluate the effectiveness of systems and processes in promoting equality, diversity and inclusion in own area of responsibility. It is my responsibility to reflect on the processes already in place to promote equality, diversity and inclusion, in reflecting on these I will be able to identify good practice and remove or improve poor practice. In identify the improvements that are required I will be able to contribute to the health, self-esteem and happiness of both residents and staff members. It is my responsibility to ensure that the effectiveness of policies’ and procedures is reviewed in a timely fashion. I could do this by a survey or observation of the team.
Working in the Health and Social Care industry I think the most important thing is the service users and our health and social care workers and their happiness. The more I reflect and enhance my own knowledge the more effective the learning and training will be. We also have to take responsibility for our own behaviour on people that we manage and train and encourage them to show positive behaviour too. 1.2 – Analyse potential barriers to professional development There are a number of barriers within my role. Once the barriers have been identified I should look to overcome these.
Unit 4222-303 Promote equality and inclusion in health, social care or children’s and young people’s settings. Outcome 1. Understand the importance of diversity, equality and inclusion. 1.1 Explain what is meant by * Diversity – means difference and recognises that people have things in common with each other; they are also different and unique. Diversity is about recognising and valuing everyone’s culture, personality, age, race, sex, disability, gender, religion and beliefs.
This report will also explain the importance of stakeholders an how quality is identified. The review of the purpose of physician and patient pertaining to Quality Improvement will be discussed in this report. Why Quality Management is necessary in the healthcare
Consequences of not following the legislation and the Codes of Practice • Individuals – powerlessness, distress, poor care, loss of opportunities, withdrawal and depression, loss of self esteem. • Social care workers - disciplinary actions, dismissal, prosecution. • Others - Loss of opportunities (what the individuals could contribute to society), division and disharmony. Inclusive practice promotes equality and supports diversity Involving individuals in every aspect of their care will promote their equality and respect their diversity. As a social care worker we have to make sure that everyone is given the opportunity to express their choices and
Continually improving and adapting approaches benefits both service users and practitioners, ensuring that each individual needs are catered for. This will also enable you to establish what training or mentoring you need. How can standards be used to help a social care worker reflect on their practice? You need to know the standards to understand what is expected of you as a health and social care worker. Once you know these you will be able to reflect and ensure you are