P1: You need to explain the function of research in health and social care. Research by definition is a planned process where information has been collected and analysed for a specific purpose; the findings are then reported and published. Research has many functions such as; identifying needs, highlighting gaps in provision, planning provision, informing policy or practice, extending knowledge and understanding, improving practice, aiding reflection, allowing progress to be monitored and examining topics of contemporary importance. Firstly identifying needs in health and social care is central to a service user’s care as the professionals need to identify the needs of the individual to adapt the care to be specific to the service user.
Research indicates that, whilst there has been a generally held belief that collaboration is a very good thing and inter-professional teams have increasingly gained favour in recent years (Cartlidge et al 1991). There has been little evidence to substantiate the view that collaboration leads to an increase in the quality of care, which has furthered the well being of patients and service users (Leathard 1994) This model of joint team working is based on the premise that when health and social care agencies pool their resources and skills the service users will benefit from an efficient service that meets the holistic needs of the service user. However in theory the notion of inter-professional working is reasonable but in reality it does not always happen (Coombs and Ersser 2004). Hall (2005) suggests
In light of current policy developments, this essay examines how a community specialist practitioner can contribute in the evolving National Health Service (NHS). Due to its relevance to my practice, the essay will focus on district nursing and how distict nurses can contribute to adult services within primary care. District Nurses are at the heart of community care and play a leading role in the drive for quality, process of change and innovation. Using effective leadership and team approaches, district nurses have embraced the opportunities to flag up their role and the impact they have in providing health care for the population (Lawton, et al, 2006). District nursing teams provide services to patients who are housebound and unable to visit their GP or local health centre.
The area of greatest opportunity, with four findings, was within the Provision of Care, Treatment and Services: · PC.01.01.07 Pain is assessed in all patients(The Joint Commission, 2012). · PC.01.03.01 Care and treatment are planned to ensure that they are appropriate to the patient’s needs and severity of disease, condition, impairment, or disability. Care is planned in an interdisciplinary, collaborative manner by qualified individuals (The Joint Commission, 2012). · PC.02.03.01 The hospital provides patient education and training based on each patient’s needs and abilities (The Joint Commission, 2012). · PC.03.01.01 The hospital plans operative or other high-risk procedures, including those that require the administration of moderate or deep sedation (The
Identifying where change needs to be made is not always obvious in an organisation. Simply challenging the ‘status quo’ or ‘it’s the way we’ve always done it’ can lead to new ideas and ways of ‘thinking outside the box’ that benefit the company. AC1.2 Identify the barriers to change and innovation in the organisation There can be multiple barriers when trying to implement change. The organisation may know they need to make changes but lack of planning or lack of agility can stop progression. Employees and Managers play a
In these situations we will need to think about who else may benefit and why this is important. A new procedure may take you longer; however, it could allow a better service to be given to our internal/external customers, which could result in better working relationships and/or customer loyalty. Responding negatively to a change will influence those around us creating a difficult environment to work in. A positive approach encourages a good working environment and good teamwork. b) Explain why you should respond positively to changes in products or services.
o A tendency to avoid reversing changes even if it was not the best choice o In reality, past expenditures are sunk costs and the organization should use a clean slate to look at new choices, but to the manager, this will come at great personal loss. • This relates to strategy because it is important to understand the effect management has on it. o If a manager will suffer personal embarrassment or a loss by adopting a new (although better) strategy, they are more likely to simply stick with the current course of action. o This can be avoided by assessing and addressing the problems of an organization prior to major investments being made o Implication on strategic choice, as they can act for the betterment or detriment of the organization. o Differences in manager’s preferences are specific to their individual personalities, experiences and situations.
The documentation issue consists of notating the system with accurate information in a timely manner. System functionality includes the mainframe system Clarifire that was purchased to hopefully make the process flow smoother. Though this was a positive gesture, the system functionality possesses bugs that hinder the workflow throughout the
Therefore, in my humble opinion some procedure or manual typically will not work; a healthy, productive, happy culture is created and changed through an open communication. Organizational managers and/or leaders visible action reinforces the communication and builds upon, or challenges the current cultural norms and beliefs. It is my belief that the concept of social construction of organization culture is imperative for organizational managers and/or leaders. The problem is, even though it offers them an opportunity, it also poses challenges. The opportunity is if you change negative conversations to positive, you can change the culture for the better.
Unit 1 P1 Developing effective communication in health and social care. 2014 Introduction This booklet will consist of effective communication in a health and social care environment, it will consist of everything we have recently learnt during our lessons. Health and social care settings include: Hospitals, nurseries, care homes etc. Service users include: Patients, the elderly, children, babies. Communication is important as we will be engaging in conversation with service users as a health and social care professional to create a comfortable environment to allow the service user to trust and open up to the professional, as well as communicating with colleagues and mangers.