Assessment This unit must be assessed in accordance with Skills for Care and Development's QCF Assessment Principles. Learning outcomes 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8 must be assessed in a real work environment. 54 Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care (Adults) for England (4222-31) Unit 4222-306 Promote and implement health and safety in health and social care (HSC 037) Assessment Criteria Outcome 1 Understand own responsibilities, and the responsibilities of others, relating to health and safety
Unit Title: Unit sector reference: Level: Credit value: Guided learning hours: Unit accreditation number: Promote and implement health and safety in health and social care HSC 037 3 6 43 F/601/8138 Unit purpose and aim This unit is aimed at those working in a wide range of settings. It provides the learner with the knowledge and skills required to promote and implement health and safety in their work setting. Learning Outcomes The learner will: 1 Understand own responsibilities, and the responsibilities of others, relating to health and safety Assessment Criteria The learner can: 1.1 Identify legislation relating to health and safety in a health or social care work setting 1.2 Explain the main points of health and safety policies and procedures agreed with the employer 1.3 Analyse the main health and safety responsibilities of: self the employer or manager others in the work setting 1.4 Identify specific tasks in the work setting that should not be carried out without special training Exemplification Work setting may include one specific location or a range of locations, depending on the context of a particular work role Policies and procedures may include other agreed ways of working as well as formal policies and procedures Others may include: Team members Other colleagues Those who use or commission their own health or social care services Families, carers and advocates Tasks for which special training is required may include: Use of equipment First aid Medication Health care procedures Food handling and preparation © OCR 2010 1 Learning Outcomes The learner will: 2 Be able to carry out own responsibilities for health and safety Assessment Criteria The learner can: 2.1 Use policies and procedures or other agreed ways of working that relate to health and safety 2.2 Support others to understand and follow safe practices 2.3 Monitor and
Following on from the definition of health WHO (1998) defines Health Promotion as, “The process of enabling people to increase control over, and improve their health”. (Ewles and Simnett 2003 pp.23) For the purpose of this essay, skills and knowledge required by nurses and their role in promoting health effectively will be discussed, and an example from clinical practice will be used to demonstrate the importance of Health Promotion. Confidentiality will be maintained as required by the Nursing Midwifery council (2008) and the patient will be referred to as Tom. Also to be discussed will be the barriers in effective health promotion. Example from practice Whilst on placement with district nurses, I attended a home visit to Tom.
From the understanding of how a person can adapt the human body and mind to a present scenario/situation to Watson’s Human Caring Theory, theories have been the back bone of all nursing education. The correct applications of theoretical models have known to create positive ripples in a health care plan. “A caring environment is one that offers the development of potential while allowing the person to choose the best action for himself or herself at a given point of time, the appropriate establishment of a caring environment will promote health, individual, and family growth,” (Wastson, 2012). The humanistic approach of the health profession as well as its’ roots are the values that are followed by heath care providers when providing care to those in need. The caring practice of healthcare personnel is directed toward providing compassion to ease patients and families distress levels and to promote their wellness.
Extra Credit Assignment HSA 535 Dr. Paul Emeka March 24, 2014 Abstract This paper will focus on the views of epidemiology, it will give informative information on the content about health care, it will discuss views on changed and it discuss the best way to apply the principle of epidemiology. Health care services can be made to be responsive to the prevailing population conditions, such as diseases and deaths from certain conditions, and increases in the minority and elderly subgroups. Your views on the role of epidemiology. Include informative content about health care in general and public health in particular in actively and vigilantly addressing health concerns in the United States and abroad.
2) Malaysian Occupational Therapists Association (MOTA) Occupational therapy, often abbreviated as "OT", promotes health by enabling people to perform meaningful and purposeful occupations. These include (but are not limited to) work, leisure, self care, domestic and community activities. Occupational therapists work with individuals, families, groups and communities to facilitate health and well-being through engagement or re-engagement in occupation. Occupational therapists are becoming increasingly involved in addressing the impact of social, political and environmental factors that contribute to exclusion and occupational deprivation. 3) University of Southern California (USC) Occupational Therapy is a health care profession aimed at improving performance, preventing illness and disability, and promoting adaptation to life changes.
Level 2 Certificate in Understanding End of Life Care Level 2 Certificate in Understanding End of Life Care (QCF) Specification Ofqual Accreditation Number: Ofqual Accreditation Start Date: Ofqual Accreditation End Date: Ofqual Certification End Date: st 601/1405/8 1 October 2013 st 31 March 2017 st 31 March 2019 O:\ASCENTIS\Programmes\Vocational\Health and Social Care\L2 End of life Care\Level 2 Certificate in Understanding End of Life Care specification v2.doc Version 2 – 15/07/13 Page 1 of 37 ASCENTIS’ MISSION STATEMENT ‘Building Partnerships to Advance and Accredit Lifelong Learning for All.’ About Ascentis Ascentis was originally established in 1975 as OCNW, a co-operative scheme between Universities and
Case Study – Concepts of Health Behavior The Committee on Health and Behavior researched health behavior and social influences on health and behavior. The research provided a working definition of health behavior, and the risk factors associated with poor health. The working definitions provided by the research help to provide a clearer understanding of health and behavior and the relationship between the two concepts. Therefore, it is necessary to evaluate and expand on these terms to understand working definitions of health and behavior. Behavior includes people’s actions and mannerisms.
CU2641 Undertake Agreed Pressure Area Care Aims This unit is aimed at health and social care staff providing care to maintain healthy skin and prevent skin breakdown, by undertaking pressure area care in accordance with an individual’s care plan and risk assessment. Credit Level 4 2 Assessment criteria The learner can: 1.1 Describe the anatomy and physiology of the skin in relation to skin breakdown and the development of pressure sores 1.2 Identify pressure sites of the body 1.3 Identify factors which might put an individual at risk of skin breakdown and pressure sores 1.4 Describe how incorrect handling and moving techniques can damage the skin 1.5 Identify a range of interventions that can reduce the risk of skin breakdown and pressure sores 1.6 Describe changes to an individual’s skin condition that should be reported 2. Understand good practice in relation to own role when undertaking pressure area care 2.1 Identify legislation and national guidelines affecting pressure area care 2.2 Describe agreed ways of working relating to pressure area care 2.3 Describe why team working is important in relation to providing pressure area care Learning outcomes The learner will: 1. Understand the anatomy and physiology of the skin in relation to pressure area care 3. Be able to follow the agreed care plan 3.1 Describe why it is important to follow the agreed care plan 3.2 Ensure the agreed care plan has been checked prior to undertaking the pressure area care 3.3 Identify any concerns with the agreed care plan prior to undertaking the pressure area care 3.4 Describe actions to take where any concerns with the agreed care plan are noted 3.5 Identify the pressure area risk assessment tools which are used in own work area 3.6 Explain why it is important to use risk assessment tools 4.
It is a way for professionals to embody and project change, to make a difference. Furthermore, the main focus of this paper is to define health care communication with emphasis on the relevancy of effective personal health care communication with other health care professionals, clients, and patients. It will also discuss the relevancy of effective professional health care communication to health outcomes as well as how the lack of effective personal and professional health care communications can contribute to poor health outcomes. The theories and principles of therapeutic communication in health care settings for the health care professional will also be incorporated. Definition of Health Care Communication According to the Centers for Disease Control and the National Cancer Institute, health care communication is "The study and use of communication strategies to inform and influence individual decisions that enhance health."