In hospital care settings staff can put anti-discrimination into practice by carrying out different duties, following different policies and procedures and genuinely having a good attitude. Staff should treat everyone equally but not the same, the health care professionals should provide support to those who need it in order for them to have equal opportunities and access to their specific needs. For example
The legislation and codes of practice that relate to Equality, Diversity and Discrimination that apply to own role are… Health and social care act 2008 Human rights act Equality Act 2010 • Respecting the individuals and diversity of people who use Health and care services, their Carers’ and colleagues. • Promoting equal opportunities for people who use Health and Care services and their Carers’. • If any concerns arise regarding equality, diversity and inclusion then a senior member of staff should be notified as soon as the problem arises. To challenge Discrimination in a way that promote change is discussing the reasons why certain practises are in place with your manager, team leaders and colleagues and following the policies and acts of Health and social care to be used in each situation. The source of information, advice and support to use in relation to diversity, equality and inclusion would include colleagues, managers, team leaders, organisation polices and the acts of parliament.
Unit 2: Principles of health and social care practice 1. What is meant by principles of support and how are they applied to ensure that individuals are cared for in health and social care practice? http://www.freelancer.co.uk/projects/Academic-Writing/Principles-Health-Social-Care-Practice.html http://www.skillsforhealth.org.uk/component/docman/doc_view/1868-common-core-principles-support-selfcare.html Principles of support in health and social care practice are of paramount importance to the delivery of high quality support to vulnerable adults. Understanding the principles that underpin practice and identity and self-esteem; communicating with individuals, families, carers, groups and communities; managing loss and change; conflicts and dilemmas. Principles of support includes managing or minimising the way conditions limit individuals’ lives as well as what they can do to feel happy and fulfiled to make the most of their lives despite the condition.
Introduction In this section, my information pact is going to include a description of a piece of legislation, the Human Rights Act and a code of practise, the Code of Practise for Health and Social Care Workers from the General Social Care Council. The reason why I am describing these laws are because care workers have a responsibility to know the laws that are relevant to the type of work that they are involved in, which helps them to be more responsible and professional in their work. This will help to make sure that every patient is treated equally, respected and they have their own rights. Also, the law is to help carers to make sure that they are treating patients in the right way and not giving poor care. Human Rights Act * What is the Humans Rights Act?
PURPOSE OF THE UNIT Effective health and social care practice recognises and adapts to society and the needs of individuals within it. British society is extremely diverse, it is essential that service providers acknowledge this in order to gain an understanding of the implications of diversity in terms of equality and individual rights. This unit will help the learner to establish this understanding by focussing on issues of discrimination and discriminatory practice. The effects of discriminatory practice will be explored and the potential impact upon people who use services. Strategies used to promote anti-discriminatory practice will be addressed in terms of the role of legislation, codes of practice and working procedures in providing appropriate standards of support and care.
Equality Act 2010 This was introduced to incorporate a few of the Acts and Regulations, which formed the basis of anti-discrimination law in Great Britain. This is mainly, the Equal Pay Act 1970, the Sex Discrimination Act 1975, the Race Relations Act 1976, the Disability Discrimination Act 1995, religion or belief, sexual orientation and age. Children Act 2004 which is “Every Child Matters” – Be Healthy, Stay Safe, Enjoy and Achieve, Make a Positive Contribution, Achieve Economic Well-being. As a first aid trainer I will required to hold: ■ A current and valid FAW certificate. ■ A formal training/teaching qualification.
It therefore becomes apparent why it is imperative for professionals of all types to have an awareness, knowledge, and appreciation for others whose beliefs, practices, and values are different. This essay discusses how this awareness relates to the concept of cultural competency and the implications it has on the professional and healthcare industry. What is cultural competence? To be culturally competent the healthcare provider needs to understand his/her own worldviews and those of the patient, while avoiding stereotyping and misapplication of scientific knowledge. Cultural competence is obtaining cultural information and then applying that knowledge.
‘Effective communication skills are essential for working in health and social care.’ Discuss this statement with reference to the theory of communication skills, and explain why communication is an important skill for working in health and social care. This essay is based on the communication skills that relate to health and social care, based on some theoretical frameworks and its significance through Learning Outcome 1, 2 and 3 frameworks (LO1, LO2 and LO3) The first section is going to explain the communication method . The second section will explain the significance of effective communication. The third section will of this essay will explain the barrier of communication and finally the last section will discuss the framework of communication. Communication is the art of exchanging information between two parties.
In this essay I will be explaining the functions of research in Health and Social Care sectors, why they are important and why professionals use Research to help improve their services. I will then go on to talk about the functions of research and why research is used and important in the criminal rehabilitation process of young offenders. Identifying needs Researching is being used to identify the needs of all individuals by health and social care workers who are responsible in care planning. The information and data which is collected as the result of research help the professionals to make the correct decisions about treatment or care to meet the individual’s needs. Some people may have very similar needs when it comes to treatment and or care but before new treatments and care plans are introduced it is important to carry out a research project or study to investigate the benefits of others.
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."