Unit 4222-332 Support individuals at the end of life (HSC3048) Outcome 1 Understand the requirements of legislation and agreed ways of working to protect the rights of individuals at the end of life 1. outline legal requirements and agreed ways of working designed to protect the rights of individuals in end of life care The Department of Health’s 2008 End of Life Care Strategy, provides a comprehensive framework aimed at promoting high quality care for all adults approaching the end of life in all care settings in England. It sets out what adults reaching the end of their lives, and their carers can expect from the services provided to them and one of the key aims is to ensure as far as possible their needs and preferences for future
Exercise is another key component of maintaining a healthy self. Setting up exercise programs is essential for prevention of stroke and heart attacks which seems to have a correlation with increased dementia. We as health professionals have a responsibility to teach and assist people to maintain a lifestyle that will prevent some of the key factors which contribute to AD. Nurses and health care professionals are the first line to addressing these issues and assisting people to become aware of ways to keep and stay healthier during the golden years. Using the research that has been applied to best practice is the way that nurses can make a huge difference in their client’s lives.
In addition to identifying and following advanced directives, practitioners are also faced with the legal and ethical implications in end of life treatment and care. Palliative care and comfort care measures are another area that significantly impacts the health care provider also today. As we have made so many advances in medical care, we must also look at the quality of life that remains when we have prolonged someone’s life. As terminal conditions continue to progress, health care providers continue to have an ethical and legal obligation to promote the best possible care for the patient. Sometimes this means not aggressively treating a terminal illness and allowing the patient to choose to die with dignity and as comfortable as possible.
Make sure the client is as comfortable as can be staff should also protect themself complete accidents or sickness illness form log information in client file and inform seniority/manager of the incident. (D6) EXPLAIN WHY IT IS IMPORTANT TO ACCESS HEALTH AND SAFETY RISKS. (1) Its is important in order to protect the health and safety of both you and the people you support. You should always check that a risk assessment has been carried out before you undertake any task and follow the steps identify in the assessment in order to reduce risk. (D7) EXPLAIN THE DIFFERENT STAGES OF A RISK ASSESSMENT.
The Alzheimer’s association has made improving the quality of care for persons with Alzheimer’s disease and expanding access to home and community based services top priorities. They have also endorsed several important pieces of pending legislation that will help with the rising cost of the caregiving system. Currently, there are seven out of ten people with Alzheimer’s disease living at home and families are in need of support with annual rising cost of health care needs. Although hope for Alzheimer’s seems bleak, there are still some strides that can be made. A better understanding of the disease, improved healthcare and treatment, and huge discoveries in science to delay the onset and prevention of the disease can lead to a future where Alzheimer’s is just a memory.
This is why diagnosis and treatment is so important. Keeping medical staff up to date on the monitoring of patients for this condition is what is going to save the patient from possible long term complications such as amputation or even death. Making sure that the patient has this information after an injury is also important to ensure that they are monitoring their selves for complications and calling for assistance if needed. Making sure that patients understand the terminology of compartment syndrome or where to access information online is also an important step to help with this
In his age, even changing his diet is big thing. With this in mind, nurses should find the correct approach to Mr.’s P care. Nurses should choose holistic approach for this patient’s care, which will include his wife and all the circumstances of their life. In this case, not only the physical condition should be treated, but psychological and cognitive as well. Treatment plan “Approximately 28%–58% of individuals with heart failure (HF) suffer from cognitive impairment, commonly identified as difficulty with concentration and/or memory” (Bauer, Johnson, & Pozehl, 2011 p. 577).
Integrated Care is Essential for Health Now the health-care system is moving to a new era by integrating physical health care and mental health care. Studies proved that many of the common reasons for diseases and death are connected to behavior and environment. Avoiding the physical care in time is also a part of behavior. So, a culturally sensitive integrated treatment system is need in health care system. The interventions in behavior will make a great impact in many of the chronic diseases like asthma, and diabetes.
It also reduces any anxiety that the family members may be feeling if the patient has their wishes laid out for them to follow. Many elderly patients prefer to die at home and should be given the option to do so. Hospice care can assist these families with caring for their loved ones. During this time, when the treatments for a person’s disease may stop, the care the individual needs will continue. The primary concern is to ensure that the patient is as comfortable as possible and that any emotional and psychological needs are being addressed.
Its aim is “to help people with any end stage illness to live well until the end of their life.” G.S.F. (2005) Previously, palliative care was often only introduced at the end stages of an illness when a cure was no longer likely, however, it is now widely recognized that many aspects have an integral part to play throughout the course of many diseases and can be used in conjunction with treatment such as chemotherapy, that are intended to prolong life. Department of Health (2000)