These values should underpin all work in the health and social care sector when they are followed as they should be then all individuals should be able to feel that, and health and social workers should ensure that: all individuals are treated with dignity and respect the individual is supported in accessing their rights the individual is treated as an individual the individual is supported to exercise choice ensure that the individual has privacy when they want it support the individual to be as independent as possible Person centred values provide a foundation on which we can base and build our practice. We need to understand what the values are, how we can promote them and why they are important. A
Unit 305 Outcome 1) 1) Person centred values ensure that each individual resident receives adequate care based on their personal wants and needs. Person centred values make sure that the care is planned around a specific individual and that they are at the heart of every decision. Throughout a health and social care setting being able to demonstrate person centred care can involve professionals, families, the individual and carers. Aspects of daily care should involve person centred values because each resident is different and will need to be treated as an individual. As a carer I demonstrate person centred values by relating to what each resident would like, what care they need, what assistance they will accept and treating each resident as a separate person but at the same time treating everyone equally.
Explain how person-centred values should influence all aspects of social care work (1.1.3) It is important that the rights of the individual are respected so that they are at the centre of their own care, this means that the carer must focus on what the individual wants and how they want it. 4. Explain how finding out the history, preferences, wishes and needs of an individual contributes to their care plan (2.2.1) Finding this information out ensures you give the individual the care they need designed specifically for them, and not just a general care plan. This allows the individual to lead their life the way they would whilst still receiving the care they need, for example, if a person has religious beliefs, having this in their care plan informs the carer and allows them to continue to follow their religion. 5.
The importance of care principles and values. It is important that service workers in health and social care environment understand the principles and values which must be used in everything they do. This is important so the service users feel safe and respected. Privacy- It is important for a service user to be given privacy because every individual has a right to keep some parts of their life’s to themselves. It’s important for the service users to be given space so they can have their personal space and do things themselves privately.
Each individual should have the right to privcy which encourages that person to maintain dignaity and respect. 3. Explain how using an individuals care plan contributes to working in a person-centred way Using an individuals care plan contributes to working in a person-centred way because it will ensure that the persons own needs and wishes are met , rather then offering them a choice of what is available. Using their care plan you can build on what they want and see were there are gaps that need to be addressed. 4.
Other standards that you need to be aware of are the ‘Health and Care Professions Council, these look at your professionalism. These standards are an integral part of my role and encompass every action that I perform. 1.3 Different ways to ensure that personal attitudes or beliefs do not obstruct the quality of our work include maintaining a professional relationship at all times. We must not pass judgement on people, if you disagree with someone’s thoughts or beliefs you must not show this. Overall we must respect every patient we come into contact with and give them all the same high level of care.
We must adhere to the policies and procedures of our setting. It’s also important to remember that our work is in a regulated setting and requires the confidence of our service users and families. Therefore our behaviour outside of work may also affect our work status. To maintain good behaviour and to keep good standard of work whilst complying with the codes of conduct, we have produced the following information for in-house training in order to promote good practice in health and social care .The coming up programme entitled “Equality, Diversity and Rights in Health and Social Care” covers the following. The idea of diversity is to embrace or encompasses acceptances and respect by understanding that each individual is unique and recognizing our individual differences.
PRIVACY – maintaining the service user’s rights to privacy. I would do this by making sure they are not intruded upon by other service users, staff, relatives and friends 5. INDEPENDENCE – always making sure that as a care professional I empower the service users What is consent? Consent is giving permission to do something. In health and social care settings it usually means that the individual gives consent to take part in an activity or to accept some kind of care or treatment.
This includes acting in the best interests of the patients and ensuring their health, safety and welfare. I must be observant to make sure my knowledge and skills are updated on a regular basis. I must observe all areas of confidentiality at all times. I must also have the confidence to voice any concerns I may have. I must make sure I have access to available resources and equipment that will assist me in my role.
Building trust is essential. The code of conduct states firstly to ‘Treat people as individuals’ this meaning that each person has different needs but also each person is equal to the next person. Each individual should be treated fairly and not discriminated against, proving the appropriate care and given sufficient support and advice whilst being sympathetic and understanding. ‘Confidentiality’ is vital. The patient’s information should only be disclosed where necessary, such as if there is reason to believe they are at risk of harm or somebody else in their care is at risk and then only should it be disclosed to the suitable professional.