It is therefore important for the carers to be aware of the individuals preferred method of communication and also to support the individual to use their preferred method. Individuals have the right to communicate through their chosen method and their choice should be acknowledged and respected by supporting them. The individual’s right are particularly important when using specific communication methods and language because it’s their major way of communicating their needs and preferences. Communication is a basic human right. Without communication the individual is unable to realise or exercise their rights.
Marian Richardson Unit 4222-246 (LD 202) Support person-centred thinking and planning Understand the principles and practice of person-centred thinking, planning and reviews Outcome1.1 Identify the beliefs and values on which person-centred thinking and planning is based. Person Centred Planning puts the ‘person’ at the centre of a planning process and shifts power to them. It provides an effective way to listen and respond to people. The approach encourages us to take direction from people by identifying their gifts, interests and desires. This makes it different from traditional approaches in assessment and individual planning.
• National Safeguarding Policies and Systems. • CQC Complaint Policies / No Secrets: these set out codes of practice to protect vulnerable adults in care. Aviii,
It could also include providing advice if asked. What possible links are there to risk-taking and responsibility, empowerment and social inclusion (1.3) A duty of care means that you must keep the individual as safe as is reasonably possible ie if they choose to act in a risky way that is their choice. You duty would be to provide them with a risk assessment as in Q2 to make their choice as safe as possible. Explain how you can develop a positive person-centred approach to risk assessment (2.1) Person centred approach seeks to focus on people's rights to have the lifestyle that they chose, including the right to make 'bad' decisions. Person Centred Approaches; keeping the person at the centre, treating family and friends as partners, a focus on what is important to the person, an intent to build connections with the community, being prepared to go beyond conventional service options, and continuing to listen and learn with the person.
Understand ways how to reduce the likelihood of abuse We have to encourage more people to speak up if they feel abuse is taking or has taken place and this will reduce the likelihood of abuse taking place or repeating. The likelihood of abuse can be reduced by: * Working with person-centred values - include the individuality of the person, the rights of the individual, the individual’s choice, the individual’s privacy, the individual’s independence, the individual’s dignity and the individual being respected. If an individual is considered to have a say in what he or she wants and is at the centre of any decision, it will be more unlikely that there is abuse. The individual will know what suits him or her and will not get so frustrated.
1.1 Explain the importance of meeting an individual’s communication need. Idividuals who have communication problems need support to enable them to express themselves effectively. That is why its important for the carer to be aware of the individuals preferred method of communication and to use this, as this is their major way of communicating their needs and preferences. Communication is a basic human right. Without communication the individual is unable to realise or exercise their rights.
Unit 514: Safeguarding and Protection of Vulnerable Adults Outcome 1: Understand the legislation, regulations and policies that underpin the protection of vulnerable adults According to the Children Act of 1989 and the Joint Chief Inspectors Report on Arrangements to Safeguard Children (2002), Safeguarding means: “Agencies (organisations) working with children and young people take all reasonable measures to ensure that the risk of harm to the individual’s welfare are minimised; and where there are concerns about children and young people’s welfare, all agencies (and organisations) take all appropriate actions to address those concerns, working to agreed local policies and procedures, working in partnership with other local agencies.” Meanwhile, according to Department of Health, Vulnerable Adults refers to a person who: “may be in need of community care services by reason of mental or other disability, age or illness; and who is or may be unable to care for him or herself, or unable to protect him or herself against significant harm or exploitation.” (DOH, 2000, pp. 8-9) Safeguarding means proactively seeking to involve the whole community in keeping the individual safe and promoting their welfare. It is an important part of integrated working. When professionals work together in an integrated way, they put the individual at the centre of all activities to help identify their holistic needs earlier to improve their life outcomes. It is important to see safeguarding as part of a continuum, where prevention and early intervention can help children, vulnerable adults and families get back on track and avoid problems turning into a crisis.
Aiii Explain two ways of helping other practitioners to understand the importance of handling information securely. Explain the potential consequences of handling personal information securely and to follow the legislation and codes of practice. They summarise the main points of legal requirement for handling information; •Data Protection Act 1998 •Freedom of information Act 2000. Aiv Explain two ways of helping other practitioners to understand the different systems used to record information in adult social care settings. By explaining the importance of keeping confidential information such as daily recordings or daily activities in a secure place and not to pass on any information to anyone outside of the individual’s direct team.
1.2 Explain how own role and practice can impact on communication with an individual who has specific communication needs: As a carer it is your role and responsibility to support individuals to express themselves. The way in which you can do this is by assessing their needs, access information regarding their communication needs, providing the appropriate support, aids or equipment, encouraging and motivating communication, working with others and by monitoring the effectiveness of that support. Without the appropriate support the individual would be unable to express their needs or how they are feeling which can lead to both emotional and physical difficulties. By fully supporting individuals with specific communication needs you are able to support their rights. 1.3 Analyse features of the environment that may help or hinder communication:
It is my role to assist them in making those choices and reducing the risks without compromising their rights. An individual may be restricted if