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.
The working environment can also deteriorate when hygiene standards are low. Poor personal hygiene can also lead to low self esteem, low confidence and leave S/Us feeling isolated and depressed. 2.1 Using a friendly approach, talk positively and sensitively to the S/U about the importance of good personal hygiene and reassure them that you are there to help them if they need that help bearing in mind their right to independence and their ability to act independently and explain that their privacy is just as important to you as it is to them. 2.2 It is important to be sensitive and not impose your own values
Down the respirator tract into the lungs. Coughs,cold and other common air Bourne infections. How can our own health or personnel hygiene put others at risk in the work place. Good personal hygiene is one of the most effective ways to protect ourselves, and others, from illness. This means washing hands, being carefully not to cough or sneeze on others, cleaning things that you touch if you are unwell
Poor dental hygeine will first be indicated by a build up of plaque on the teeth and bad breath but can lead to tooth decay, gum disease and loss of teeth, which can make a person who already has low self esteem loose more confidence. Poor hand hygeine puts everyone that the person has contact with at risk, 2.5 Describe how to maintain dignity of an individual when supporting intimate personal hygiene. You should always ensure that any activity that involves intimate personal hygiene takes place in a private area where the person feels safe and secure. You would discuss with the person what was going to take place, did they want a bath, a shower or
By tying hair back especially when dealing with food. Sneezing in to tissues and placing in the bin. These can all help to reduce the spread of bacteria and organisms. By encouraging others to maintain their personal hygiene to is also a big part in reducing the spread of infections. Speaking to them about issues they might have in a sensitive manner.
1.3 Agree with the individual how privacy will be maintained through personal care I always ensure that doors are closed where possible or blinds drawn so that other colleagues or service users cannot gain view and curtains are shut so that other passer’s by cannot obtain view and towels or covers are used to hide their genital areas. The service users dignity and privacy should be foremost. 2.1 Support the individual to understand the reasons for hygiene and safety precautions. Some individuals being supported may need to be sensitively reminded about hygiene, it is good practice to explain the reasons for maintaining good hygiene levels, whilst respecting people's differences and attitudes to taking care of themselves. 2.2 Explain how to report concerns about the safety and hygiene of equipment or facilities used for personal care.
This is They have patience, discipline, nobility, loyalty and a hardworking nature. This is the main way the Bushido Code effects Japanese society.Reason:It consists of strict rules of ways to conduct themselves. It includes: *Discipline *Hard work *Loyalty And many more. Evidence: patience, discipline, nobility, loyalty and a hardworking nature |
The Samurai became the guardians of the feudal lords and for a time were the only people in Japan allowed to possess swords. Samurai were trained to have no fear or thought of self-preservation. The code of Bushido carried to the battlefield. A samurai would bathe before battle so that if he died, he would smell good, following a code of respect. He would be meticulous in his dress and choice of weapons.
Poor personal hygiene can also lead to low self esteem, low confidence and leave people feeling isolated and depressed. Outcome 2 Be able to support individuals to maintain personal hygiene 2.1 support an individual to understand factors that contribute to good personal hygiene By helping the individual to understand that in order to have good personal hygiene, the individual must have regular wash and bath/shower. This includes washing individuals hair, wearing clean clothes and keeping nails clean. by telling them to wash their hands after using the toilet can help individual to prevent any infections that may affect them. 2.2 address personal hygiene issues with the individual in a sensitive manner without imposing own value To give if the service user the choice they would like to have a wash/shower/bath and when they would to have one.
Personal hygiene is also important as it clears discomfort & odors that might discomfort others & make friends to isolate you. It is essential especially when eating, drinking, sneezing, coughing & sweating to avoid being infected. Good personal hygiene is also important during & after handling all body fluids such as urine, blood or 1.2 Describe the effects of poor personal hygiene on health & wellbeing