Outcome 1 - Understand the application of person centred care approaches in health and social care 1.1 person centred values must influence all aspects of health and social care work because Person-centered is about providing care and support that is centered or focused on the individual and their needs. We are all individual and just because two people might have the same medical condition, for example, Dementia and learning disabilities, it doesn’t mean that they require the same care and support. Developing a clear understanding about the individuals we are working with. Will help carers understand their needs, their culture, their means of communication, their likes and dislikes, their family and other professionals’ involvement so we can promote and provide person centered care and support. Person-centered values provide a foundation on which we can base and build our practice.
All people have a basic right to be treated as a unique individual with respect and dignity. 1.2 Explain why person centred values must influence all aspects of social care work Person centred approaches must influence all aspects of health and social care practice. Person centred approaches are important to all aspects of health and social care practice because: * Every service user is a unique individual with differing circumstances and needs. Their needs can only be met by support that focuses on them as a unique individual. * Everyone has a unique history and ‘life story’.
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.
Introduction to duty of care in health social care or childrens and young peoples settings 1. DEFINE THE TERM ‘DUTY OF CARE’ A duty of care means all carers, health professionals and anybody else providing health care services must act in the best interest of the people they support. 1.2 DESCRIBE HOW DUTY OF CARE AFFECTS OWN PERFORMANCE People have a right to expect they will be kept safe and not neglected, or exposed to risks, we owe a duty of care to the people we support. You should think about if what you are doing is best for your client and that you are not putting them art harm or risk, and that you respect their wishes and retain their dignity. 2.1DESCRIBE DILEMMAS THAT MAY ARISE BETWEEN THE DUTY OF CARE AND AN INDIVIDUALS
Support Individuals with a learning disability to access healthcare Outcome 1 A rights based approach means to treat all with the values of fairness, equality, dignity, respect and autonomy, values which are also at the core of quality health and social care. Some of the reasons why a rights-based approach to health and social care is considered to be best practice are that it supports health and social care staff in meeting their professional ethical obligations; it also improves the decision-making processes and enhances the health and well-being of all service users. The rights base approach also sends a message to society that people with disabilities are first and foremost equal persons with human rights. If an individual was unable to give consent regarding any treatment a best interests decision would be made on behalf of the individual by the individual involved in their immediate care which can be a support worker, social services or doctor. The individual should be given all of the relevant information surrounding the medication or treatment which they require.
Outcome 1 Understand legislation, policies and guidance relevant to individuals with learning disabilities accessing healthcare 1.1 Describe what is meant by a rights based approach to accessing healthcare Having access to healthcare is a human right, and when individuals rely on the care and support from their support workers, they may need support to access healthcare and therefore the support team should have a ‘rights based approach’, taking into consideration that persons human rights and structuring the support around that. 1.2 Outline the main points of legislation that exists to support a rights based approach The Human Rights Act 1998 is a piece of legislation in force within the UK that outlines everyone’s human rights. The act sets out the rights and
Running Head: Pros and Cons of Universal Healthcare Pros and Cons of Universal Healthcare: How it Impacts Cost, Access and Quality of Care Kailon Pinckney, Paulette Powell-Heath, Londa Philippeaux, Debbie Stoll-Thompson and Bridgette Ransom Strayer University Pros and Cons of Universal Healthcare PURPOSE AND SCOPE The purpose of Universal health care is to provide health care to all individuals, which includes medical, dental, and mental health care. Universal health care is to preserve and improve health regardless of gender, race, region, age, health status, income, or wealth and is seen as a human right. According to the National Economic and Social Rights Initiative, (2008) The human right to health guarantees a system of health protection. Everyone has a right to enjoy, on an equal basis, a variety of facilities, goods, services, and conditions necessary for the realization of the highest attainable stand of health. This right includes access to appropriate health care, and to the underlying social determinants of health, such as adequate food, housing, and a healthy environment.
Holistic means covering all needs and requirements as whole to ensure the service provider is covering all of the services user’s needs, which will include using assessment tools. Identifying Current Provision This is where whoever is in charge of the care plan is making sure that specific care plan is correct for service providers so that they are able to ensure the right health and social care for service users. For example, identifying whether Bob would need social workers going to his home to support his care outside the hospital and ensuring health and social workers are involved with this so that service provider is to have more of an understanding of the needs and requirements for Bob as his current support and ensuring these are met. Care planning Care planning is the overall organisation to ensure the right kind of care is prepared and given. The care plan will include targets and goals set by the user, organisation manage and service providers and other professionals.
Promote person centred approaches in Health and Social Care Understand the application of person centred approaches in health and social care 1.1) Explain how and why person-centred values must influence all aspects of health and social care work Person-centred care values must influence all aspects of health and social care work. Health and social care should be based on person-centred values, and should be individualised as this is a law requirement (Human Rights Act 1998, Health and Social care Act 2012, Codes of practice for Social Care Workers, etc.). If person-centre values that underpin all work in the health and social care sector are followed as they should be then all individuals should feel that and health and social workers ensure that: - the individual is supported in accessing their rights - the individual is treated has an individual - the individual is supported to exercise choice - ensure the individual have privacy if they want it - support the individual to be as independent as possible - treat all individuals with dignity and respect To ensure the above is followed will influence all aspect of health and social care it is important to ensure that all individuals are treated as such and person- centred care should ensure this. 1.2) Evaluate the use of care plans in applying person centred values A care plan sets out in some detail the daily care and support that has been agreed should be provided to an individual. If you are employed as a carer, it acts as a guide to you in terms of what sorts of activities are expected of you.
Promote person centred approaches in health and social care unit 4222-305 1.1 There is no doubt that person-centred care values must influence all aspects of health and social care work. Health and social care should be based on person-centred values, and should be individualised as this is a law requirement (Human Rights Act 1998, Health and Social care Act 2012, Codes of practice for Social Care Workers, etc). If person-centre values that underpin all work in the health and social care sector are followed as they should be then all individuals should feel that and health and social workers ensure that: •the individual is supported in accessing their rights •the individual is treated has an individual •the individual is supported to exercise choice •ensure the individual have privacy if they want it •support the individual to be as independent as possible •treat all individuals with dignity and respect To ensure the above is followed will influence all aspect of health and social care it is important to ensure that all individuals are treated as such and person- centred care should ensure this. Evaluate the use of care plan in applying person-centred values Care plans are the basis for how social care and support services are delivered. The most important part of the plan is the outcome that the individual wants to achieve; the whole of the plan is geared to making progress towards these outcomes.