If the person centered value are all being followed correctly then the clients should feel happy and content. Aiii) Consent means asking someone for there permission to do something e.g. would you like help with personal care. We need to be careful because the client might lack capacity in some areas, but not in others this is known as implied consent. You MUST always gain consent.
1. Understand the implications of duty of care ← define the term ’duty of care’ (mai scurt) Duty of care : the legal obligation to act toward othen with careful attention and reasonable caution to protect their wellbeing and prevent harm occuring. (sau) ’A duty of care’ is a legal term. It reffers to the obligation of all adults to be aware of the wellbeing of others and take reasonable steps to ensure no-one comes to harm, as a result of any action or inaction. According to UK law, a duty of care applies to all people you come into contact with, but it is of particular significance where children, young people and adults that require safeguarding are concerned, because they are unable to meet their own needs or may be aware of potential danger.
1.2. How does this contribute to the safeguarding or protection of individuals? By working within standards set out and within our own capacity we will prevent harm from occurring to ourselves, others and the individual. By giving an individual choice and respecting their views/wishes they know that their independence has not been taken from them, giving them more confidence if an issue of safeguarding etc were to arise. To understand and be able to pass on the procedures in place if we are suspicious or aware of abuse, an individual being endangered or poor work practice by another carer or agency.
Also planning the day and having a routine which best fits around each individual ensuring that their best interests and personal choices come first. Other ways are - It also our duty of care to promote independence, and ensure that all individuals are aware of what their rights are. We should be aware of how to recognize signs of abuse, neglect or unacceptable behaviour and to follow policies and procedures if this happens All individuals should be treated fairly and without prejudice Informing management if there is anything that is stopping us from carrying out our job safely Complying with health and safety regulations Ensuring residents know about the complaints procedure and to report a complaint | 1.2 Explain how duty of care contributes to the safeguarding or protectionof individuals | We are responsible in keeping individuals safe from harm, whether it is illness, abuse or harm and injury. We can do this by involving families and other health care professionals in their care plan, getting ideas on ways best to support their family. Following a code of practice and
We must treat every individual the same regardless of any medical conditions, religions, culture and life style and deserves the same care and respect. 1.2 Critically review approaches to person-centred practice Person centred practice is needs-led, in that it should cover every aspect of an individual’s health and social care requirements. There are many different approaches however there are elements that should be included in all approaches. * Rights - supporting and encouraging an individual to maintain their rights * Independence - promoting, enabling and encouraging an individual to be as independent as possible. * Choice - allowing, ensuring and promoting individuals to have and make choices.
Kimberley Howell DEM 304 Enable rights and choices of individuals with dementia whilst minimising risks 1) Understand key legislation and agreed ways of working that support the fulfilment of rights and choices of individuals with dementia while minimising risk of harm. 1.1) Explain the impact of key legislation that relates to fulfilment of rights and choices and the minimising of risk of harm for an individual with dementia. Key legislation is put into place to ensure that individuals with dementia are treated equally, fairly and that they come to no harm. Ensuring they are treated with dignity and respect, and as they were before they had dementia. Key legislation such as; The disability discrimination act 1995 - An Act to make it unlawful to discriminate against disabled persons in connection with employment, the provision of goods, facilities and services or the disposal or management of premises; to make provision about the employment of disabled persons; and to establish a National Disability Council.
In relation to the health/care setting everyone, including both patients and staff are entitled to basic human rights, for example privacy. We must respect patient’s privacy and dignity at all times including washing, dressing, eating and also privacy with their family or staff member i.e. Doctor. Patients have a right to freedom from torture and inhuman or degrading treatment, we should respect the patient’s dignity when preforming a procedure and also when speaking to a patient we shouldn’t do it in a degrading or patronising way. Every patient has the right to freedom of expression and choices, they can voice their opinions about any treatment they may receive or any medication they may be taking or also any treatment they may not want.
Equality: Equality overall is about fairness which means making judgements from discrimination it is also about natural justice which is basic/fundamental judicial extended to a person with rights at issue, it is also about being impartial and reasonable which means showing lack of favours and being liable to give a account of one’s actions. This is an important right that are carried out to ensure that every client is treated fairly. It is by law that every organisation within the health and social care sector is used to ensure that every person is treated with this policy by every employee. It reassures the employees to give
promoting choice and rights (4.1) Promoting individuality reduces the likelihood of abuse by enabling the vulnerable adults to feel part of their care by promoting their interests, aspirations and understand that everyone care needs are different. Getting to know your patients helps to create a strong bold and good working relationship. Promoting rights allows the vulnerable adults allows them to feel that their wishes and voice is heard and recognised and allows them to be individuals. Abuse is reduced by person centred values because institutional abuse often stems from things being done to people because it's convenient for the staff. The individual's feelings and preferences are not considered.
Giving a good duty of care is getting to understand different lifestyles and cultures respecting the individuality and diversity of the people who enter the hospital. Not discriminating against people because they have different ways of life or have different beliefs. Ensure that your behaviour, words and actions and those of people working in your area support a commitment to equality of opportunity, diversity and inclusion. It is important that I know my personal responsibilities and liabilities under the equality legislation and any relevant codes of practice. Also to be aware of the diversity and needs of your patients and identify areas where needs could be better satisfied and where the diversity of patients could be improved.