Communication between colleagues is essential, so that it ensures a continuity of care for the client, and all staff are aware of the current needs of the client. Communication is vital to make a persons quality of life better 1.2: Effective communication is the foundation if everything you do in your work and affects every aspect of your work and who you work with, The resident is the most important but liaison with the family and friends is crucial for personal information including colleagues. Communication is different depending on the person and the reason : ie a GP for medical reasons, a funeral director for there last wishes, a social worker to determine there needs. It is a two way process and the type of communication will vary depending on who you are communicating with and their age. The communication can be either verbal or non verbal.
Unit 4222-319 Facilitate person centred assessment, planning, implementation and review (HSC3020) What needs to be borne in mind during assessment and review? * There must be trackable evidence of the continuous assessment, monitoring, evaluation and outcomes in relation to the social, psychological, physical and health needs of the service user. * Only record real evidence of planning for purposeful action taken by any people who offer care, support and services to meet the individual service user’s preferences and needs. * The care plan must be factual, informative, useful and not subjective opinion. * All staff involved in the individuals care and support must know the details of the care plan in order to deliver the appropriate care and support for the individual and the plan must be designed by a person who is competent in assessment and care planning.
WRITTEN QUESTIONS Unit Title: Principles for implementing duty of care in health, social care or children’s and young people’s settings Unit sector reference: SHC34 Candidate name: ……… ……………………………………………………………. Answer the following questions, give examples where necessary. Question | Answers | 1.1 Explain what it means to have a duty of care in own work role | As a professional working within health care, it is necessary and very important that we follow a code of practice which is set out by each employer in all work settings; this involves putting the needs and interests of those that we care for first. It is vital to keep everyone in our care safe from harm and unnecessary risk, which means we need to ensure that no individual in our care is abused or neglected. Also planning the day and having a routine which best fits around each individual ensuring that their best interests and personal choices come first.
Most places will have a format (usually a care plan) for identifying needs such as: * What they are able to do independently * Personal Care * Nutritional Needs * Daily Life * Choice and Control * Risks * Medications * Work, leisure and learning * Physical and mental health It is important that everything is included in the care plan. The person is the central aspect of the care plan and regardless of their state of mind, their dignity, integrity and most importantly, their individuality must be respected. If you look at a care plan as “input” and “outcomes”. THe use of a care plan does not structure itself around the service it provides but what is achieved by people receiving the service. 3.3 Explain the steps you would take if you could not gain consent from a person you support when undertaking an activity Consent can happen or be obtained in many different ways, whether it be informed consent (ensuring the client is informed of the task they are about to undertake), implied consent (a client may imply their consent by for example presenting their arm ready for a blood test or to take their blood pressure), written or verbal consent.
Understand the importance of working in ways that are agreed with the employer 2.1 There are certain agreed ways in which we must work. As health and social care worker, you must remain professional at all times. Working within the scope of the role is very important. There are various rules, regulations and laws that outline the way the job must be carried out. You need to work within the limits of your role and competency.
Implement person centred approaches in health and social care 1. Understand person centred approaches for care and support 1.1 Define person-centred values Person-centred values is to ensure that the individual needing care is placed at the very centre of the decision making process about their life, the services and support they want and need. It includes treating people as individuals, supporting people to access their rights, supporting people to exercise choice. Making sure people have privacy when they want it. Supporting people to be as independent as possible.
Unit 4222-207 Implement person centred approaches in health and social care (HSC 026) Understand person approaches for care and support 1.1 Define people-centred values. People centred values are about providing care and support that are focused on the individual and their needs. Reading an individual’s care plan gives you a clear understanding about individuals you are working with helps you to promote and provide person centred care and support. Some of which are individualality, independence, privacy, partnership, choice, dignity, respect and rights. 1.2 Explain why it is important to work in a way that embeds person centred values.
| Assignment 304 Principles for implementing duty of care in health, social care or children’s and young people’s settings | Olga Kasimova | | | | | Task A Supervision Notes Ai) What is meant by the term “duty of care” Health and social care organisations have what is called a duty of care towards the people they look after. That means that they must do everything they can to keep the people in their care safe from harm. It is not only the care establishment that needs to prioritise the safety, welfare and interests of the people using its services, but also the care workers of the establishment. My employer also has a duty of care for staff members, to ensure that working conditions are safe, and suitable to deliver the service. Aii) How the duty of care affects the work of a social care worker It means the duty of care you have in your job is to keep yourself safe and your service user safe.
Explanation why person - centred values are important and how they influence social care work. A care worker need to be able to understans the importance of promoting the following values at all times and these values underpin the whole of health adn social care. Individuality Everybody involved in the care of individuals need to get to know about the needs of people from different ethnic and religious groups and also about people's beliefs and preferences. This value is important because by paying attention to these things, we can show respect and preserve individuals dignity. It influences social care work, because when we are caring for someone we have to be able to recognise that everybody is different and we must not impose our preferences to them.
Introduction to duty of care in health, social care or children’s and young people’s settings SHC24 Understand the implications of duty of care OUTCOME 1 1. Define the term “Duty of care” Health and social care professionals have a “duty of care” to ensure the wellbeing of service users. We all have a “Duty of care” to consider the effects of our actions upon other people who may be affected. In health and social care this basic principle includes following the various rules and legal obligations that surround our work. Your workplace will have a set of policies and procedures, which you must follow.