Administer any medication correctly and in accordance with care plans etc. and company policy. Outcome 2 Be able to assist in minimising individuals’ pain or discomfort The learner can: 1. describe how pain and discomfort may affect an individual’s wellbeing and communication- Pain and discomfort can present limitations of functional ability and interfere with quality of life. Providing appropriate pain management assures the dignity and well being of a patient, as well as affording a better quality of life. Unit 4222-232 Move and position individuals in accordance with their plan of care (HSC 2028) Assessment Criteria Outcome 1 Understand anatomy and physiology in relation to moving and positioning individuals The learner can: 1. outline the anatomy and physiology of the human body in relation to the importance of correct moving and positioning of individuals- Facet Joints link the vertebrae and allow us to bend and twist.
Unit 4222-250 Support individuals to maintain personal hygiene Outcome 1 Understand the importance of good personal hygiene 1 Explain why personal hygiene is important. People should have a good personal hygiene to maintain their wellbeing and health. Showering or bathing on a regular basis, washing hair and good overall cleaning of the body can help to kill harmful bacteria which could lead to health problems and illness. By maintaining good personal hygiene is important to peoples social, health, psychological well being. Good personal hyginene helps to prevent or develop infections, illness or bad odours, it also helps with confidence, motivation, body image and self esteem.
Odours occur from bacteria found on our skin and in our mouths. Taking good care of our skin and mouth helps to protect us infections regular bathing and teeth cleaning can help to protect us from bad odours. Poor personal hygiene is known to cause illness. Poor hygiene can be a sign of mental health issues or low self esteem from isolation from others. 2 Be able to support individuals to maintain personal hygiene Describe how to maintain dignity of an individual when supporting intimate personal hygiene When supporting an individual with intimate personal hygiene it is important to explain to the individual what is going to happen and ensuring that they understand what is going to happen and that they are comfortable with what is going to happen.
Conventional medicine, alternative and complementary therapies can be used as options to relieve pain and other symptoms if desired. Care plan is individualized and tailor-made for the service users which support their lifestyle and culture. The individuals and their family members are consulted and their wishes respected as far as possible in the care process. The purpose is to bring comfort, dignity and peace to the clients as well as support to their family members 1.2 Describe different approaches to alleviate pain and minimise discomfort. Using drugs such as analgesics (paracetamol), opiates (morphine), anti inflammantories (ibuprofen).
|stress. Helps improve moods, reduce the heart rate, lower | | |The concept is to combine physical postures, breathing |blood pressure, increase lung capacity, helps with anxiety,| | |techniques and meditation to help relax the body, mind and |depression and anxiety. Also positively affects certain | | |spirit. |brain and blood chemical levels. | |Aromatherapy |The use of essential oils from plants for healing purposes |Can be used to treat infections, stress, swelling, and | | |either by inhalation, massage or taken by mouth.
Once an item has been cleaned it must be dried thoroughly with a disposable cloth to prevent any organisms multiplying. 2.3 Disinfecting agents are used to reduce the number of microorganisms. Disinfectants are governed by COSHH regulations 1999. Storage and usage instructions should be adhered to. The correct PPE should also be used when disinfecting items ensure that the solution reaches all surfaces of the item to ensure thorough disinfection before the sterilisation process can
When an indicators color changes it shows the presence of an organic compound. The purpose of using distilled water as one of the substances is that it is the control so you can see the differences. Also, in the substances distilled water was mixed in with them. The control group in part C is distilled water. The purpose of washing the test tubes thoroughly is so the chemicals don’t cross contaminate and affect the outcome of another section of the lab.
The authors, Department of Education and Human Serevices , University of Central Florida, completed a study on how meditation reduces stress and that counselor have use this as a new wave to incorporate meditation as a part of their program. Despite to one religion back ground prayer and meditation are an important part to recovery. Meditation is a tool that is use regular and it effective and low cost. Evidence suggest that using meditation as a spiritual intervention and in conjunction with a 12 step program help lower depression and anxiety. Abstract and Annotated Bibliography Grading
These dead cells are firmly attached to one another and are keratinised and they protect the living cells beneath them and help prevent water loss. b) How does the skin assist in body temperature control? • Sweat glands produce a liquid that is released through the pores in the epidermis. When this liquid is released on the surface of the body it evaporates and this in turn
Using PPE like gloves and aprons also helps reduce the spread of infection. PPE should be removed as soon as you leave the individuals working environment. Encouraging the individual's personal hygiene:- Some individuals will require prompting to undertake their personal hygiene, some will require assistance to undertake their personal hygiene and some individuals with require their personal hygiene to be undertaken on their behalf. Educating the individuals to the reasons why personal hygiene is important and the benefits that it brings to quality of life and dignity should be explained. Unit