WRITTEN QUESTIONS Unit Title: Principles for implementing duty of care in health, social care or children’s and young people’s settings Unit sector reference: SHC34 Candidate name: ……… ……………………………………………………………. Answer the following questions, give examples where necessary. Question | Answers | 1.1 Explain what it means to have a duty of care in own work role | As a professional working within health care, it is necessary and very important that we follow a code of practice which is set out by each employer in all work settings; this involves putting the needs and interests of those that we care for first. It is vital to keep everyone in our care safe from harm and unnecessary risk, which means we need to ensure that no individual in our care is abused or neglected. Also planning the day and having a routine which best fits around each individual ensuring that their best interests and personal choices come first.
The Essential Health St. Joseph’s Medical Center goals are the highest quality of care, patient safety, patient satisfaction, wellness, and happiness of the patients. According to Essentia Health St. Joseph’s Medical Center (2009), “our mission is to provide a comprehensive, team-based program of high quality, patient centered heart care” (Cardiology, Para 1). Ethical principles are goals within the organization. The ethical theories are applied to try to make the organization to become successful. The goals of the ethical principles are respect for autonomy, beneficence, justice, and least harm.
The individual should be given all of the relevant information surrounding the medication or treatment which they require. The information should include both the positive and side effects of any treatment. The information should be presented to the individual in a way which is most effectively understood by them and in the chosen form of communication which the individual uses. All of the risks and benefits should be identified to the individual in order for them to make an informed decision. Equal access can be improved in the health care system by ensuring information can be given to individuals in a variety of forms such as information being given and displayed in different formats and in the different ways in which people can communicate such as speech, pictures, Makaton, sign, braille.
Bevan had big plans to provide good health care for all regardless of wealth. The three central principles Bevan had in mind were that it meets the needs of everyone, that it was free at the point of delivery, and finally that it be based on clinical need and not ability to pay. These principles are still in place today, remaining the core of the NHS principles (K.Fields, 2011) The current NHS is divided into two sections, Primary Care and Secondary care. Primary care is the first point of contact for the public and is provided by Walk in centres, GP practices, Dentists, opticians, pharmacists and so on (Clinton, 2011). Secondary care can be known as acute care including emergency care or specialist planned care such as surgery.
Unit 4222-207 Implement person centred approaches in health and social care. 6.1 Explain how individual identity and self esteem are linked with well-being. Everyone wants to be independent, confident, able, attractive, etc. If we make the residents feel comfortable, important and give them a proper care then it’s all linked with well-being. All the basic needs should be met in a certain way.
Equality, Diversity and Rights all relate to health and social care because, everyone should be treated equally, valuing individuals differences (race, ethnicity, beliefs, age etc. ), every individual has the right to be treated fairly, with respect, equally, not discriminated against, protected from harm/danger of any sort, and cared for in a way that meets their needs. In health and social care there are seven care value principles. The care value principles are important while working in a health and social care field as the principles should help form the basis of all a social workers relationships with clients as well as colleagues. The seven principles are: 1) The promotion of anti-discriminatory practice 2) The promotion and support of dignity, independence and safety 3) Respect for, and acknowledgement of, personal beliefs and an individual’s identity 4) The maintenance of confidentiality 5) Protection from abuse and harm 6) The promotion of effective communication and relationships 7) The provision of personalised (individual) care.
It has both centralized and decentralized structures. The health care delivery system is unique providing services, such as caregivers, hospitals, laboratories, and pharmacies. It is an all-rounder in the health care industry that plays different positions ranging from delivering health care to providing health care treatment. The organization is operated by health care professionals, business professionals, construction workers, and customer service experts. Kaiser Permanente has “universal commitment improving the health and wellness of the members, patients, colleagues, and communities” (Kaiser Permanente, 2012).
In addition, they also value personal qualities, such as patience, compassion, sensitivity and empathy, all this information is used to put together a care plan that we can then refer to and use to deliver the care the individual requires/needs. The overall effect of legislation has been to promote person centred care as the highest level of standard in health and social care and also which the individual and their families will expect. The white paper (department of health 1989) states that social and health care services should be designed ‘to provide the right amount of care and support to help people to achieve maximum possible independence and…help them achieve their full potential’. This document has been the key to
Running Head: Pros and Cons of Universal Healthcare Pros and Cons of Universal Healthcare: How it Impacts Cost, Access and Quality of Care Kailon Pinckney, Paulette Powell-Heath, Londa Philippeaux, Debbie Stoll-Thompson and Bridgette Ransom Strayer University Pros and Cons of Universal Healthcare PURPOSE AND SCOPE The purpose of Universal health care is to provide health care to all individuals, which includes medical, dental, and mental health care. Universal health care is to preserve and improve health regardless of gender, race, region, age, health status, income, or wealth and is seen as a human right. According to the National Economic and Social Rights Initiative, (2008) The human right to health guarantees a system of health protection. Everyone has a right to enjoy, on an equal basis, a variety of facilities, goods, services, and conditions necessary for the realization of the highest attainable stand of health. This right includes access to appropriate health care, and to the underlying social determinants of health, such as adequate food, housing, and a healthy environment.
The two people responsible for this area are Lisa Campbell, RN, BSN and Kapinga Brown, MPA, HCM, BSN,BA. They assure that the all patients receive the healthcare services they need, are entitled to under the contract (no more and no less), at the most cost-effective level possible by reducing or eliminating untoward incidents (occurrences) that might lead to injury or illness of patients, visitors, or employees (Alexander & Kavaler 2014) At Banner Health Systems, the Quality and Risk Management the mission is “Banner Health is to make a difference in people’s lives through excellent patient care.”(Banner Health Policy and Procedure, 2013 , #2878). Banner has always made sure that the performance and improvement programs at all Banner Hospitals are compliant with the accrediting and regulatory