Unit 4222-374 promote active support Outcome 1 Understand how active support translates values into person centred practical action with an individual Compare the characteristics associated with active support and the hotel model in relation to an individual’s support The characteristics of active support basically means to draw the individuals into their plan of care and to include them into any decisions being make about them. This basically goes back to treating an individual in a holistic way and treating them as a whole and make sure they are encouraged into activities and to promote independence. The ‘Hotel model’ just means that certain things are done with no real consent and everything is done for them, which means the individual may lose some independence and the ability to care for themselves. So a comparison would mean stating which model is bes for the individual and why that comparison is the best. Identify practical changes that could be mad within a service setting to promote and individual’s independence In promoting individual independence, the aim would be to develop confidence with well-being.
Encouraging the service user to engage in different activities, which may promote independence. 2. There are many practical changes that could be made within a service setting to promote an individual’s independence, support informed choices and improve quality of life. To promote an individual’s independence, staff should encourage and support the service users to take part in social, economic and cultural activities and join networks in the community. Measures could be put in place to ensure that an individual’s independence is promoted.
1.Understanding Person-Centred Approaches in Adult Social Care Settings. 1.1 Define person-centred values Person centred values means that people that we support are involved with their own care and support, e.g their needs, daily activities, planning their day and their meals. To understand a person and to get to know who they are and what their interests are and how they would like to live life and to assist in them achieving this. 1.2 Explain why it is important to work in a way that embeds person-centred values It is important because we help people to get on with day to day activities. To be independent, to think for themselves.
Unit 216 1 Explain how individuals can benefit from being as independent as possible in the tasks of daily living. Being independent can give service users a sense of empowerment, higher self-esteem and more confidence which can have a large effect on a lot of aspects of their everyday live such as make them more sociable while out in the community, it is important to promote independence in all aspects of the service users life whether it is social or personal, in the home or out of the home, as it makes the service users quality of life greater and enhances their knowledge for anything they may wish to do in the future. 2 Explain how active participation promotes independence in tasks of daily living. Active participation can be used
The carer would encourage the individual to have more of a say in their day to day life, get them involved in decision making and feel valued. The individual would be inclined to reach goals if we all worked together. 1.2 Outline the benefits of working with an individual with dementia in a person centred manner. Benefits of working in a person centred manner will give the individual self-esteem and actually
Encouraging people to be independent even if they choose riskier option. Giving them dignity and respect in all aspects of their life. When implementing all the above the carer has created productive environment and the professional relationship has changed into more equal partnership. 2. Explain why it is important to work in a way that embeds person centred values (1.1.2)
1.1 Evaluate the extent to which the outcomes for a range of individuals conform to contemporary person-centred values and aims using the principles of the active support model. Using the active support model as an approach to supporting means people will be supported in a person centred way through inclusion in everyday activity and by allowing choice and control which conforms to the contemporary person centred values as it allows people to demonstrate their competence or their autonomy in activity through participation on their own terms. By trying activities a person will develop and learn new skills in physical, mental and social contexts. They will be in control of the activities as the person supporting them will be aware of their communications and respect their choices. As people learn they will gain knowledge and experience and with this a person develops confidence in their own abilities and will develop a sense of self worth and wellbeing.
However active support encourages the service user to take active participation in every part of their lives, it provides the support that is needed to meet the needs of the service users. 2. Definitions of the key terms: Promoting independence: is to encourage individuals to do as much as they can for themselves, support them to make informed choice with little or no assistance. b) Informed choice: that individuals are empowered to consider a range of options by providing a verity of information, they own decisions, and share responsibility for the outcomes. c) Valued life: is promoting person centre approach in all areas of care this will 3.
CU2654 Provide Active Support 1.1 Explain how the key characteristics of active support differ from the hotel model The hotel model is where the staff take over and the service user is a spectator of their own lives however active support encourages the service user to take active participation in every part of their lives; it provides the support that is needed to meet the needs of the service users. Active support is a way of making sure service users are able to engage and participate in their own support. 1.2 Define the terms Promoting independence: Means when service users have the power to decide different options available to them by providing them with a variety of information, they can own decisions, and share responsibility for the outcomes. The purpose of this is to help service users to regain or learn new skills and to live their everyday life and stay within their community Informed choice: Means that about service users’ rights for a decision about diagnostic or therapeutic procedure that is based on choice, which requires that the decisions be voluntary and that the client has the capacity for choice. This rest on 3 elements: possession of a set of values and goals, ability to understand information and communicate decisions, and the ability to reason and deliberate.
I am going to explain how the application of relevant principles and values will enable professionals to provide holistic support for individuals who use social services. (P1) Empowerment of Individuals Empowerment is enabling individuals to take responsibility for their own lives by making informed decisions, this is seen to be at the heart of the Care Value Basis and is important to make individuals feel respected and valued. Promotion of Choice Enabling vulnerable adults to make their own choices can make a massive impact on individuals in a positive way which gives them the independence that they feel they are entitled to, for example choosing what clothes they wear, what food they eat and what activities they take part in. Promotion of Rights All individuals in a health and social care environment have rights to confidentiality, choice and to have their individuality acknowledged and respected. Recognition of Preferences When providing social care support for vulnerable people, it is important to find out and recognize their preferences.