When a dilemma arises, my responsibility is to support individuals or their families to make informed choices. Even if I disagree with their decision, I can only give advice but can not force them. If an individual is willing to do something that involves some risk, I have to support people to make informed choices. Totally avoiding risks would limit individual’s choices and opportunities and it can lead to dependency and depression. I have to act in the person’s best interest but instead of encouraging them to avoid risks I have to support them and enable them to taking part in activities.
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.
Act gives a comprehensive list of sex offences to protect individuals from abuse and exploitation, and is designed to be fair and non-discriminatory. 2. Mental Capacity Act. 2005 The Mental Capacity Act is designed to protect people who can't make decisions for themselves or lack the mental capacity to do so. This could be due to a mental health condition, a severe learning disability, a brain injury, a stroke or unconsciousness due to an anaesthetic or sudden accident.
If you are told by a service user that they are being abused you must tell your manager even if the service user ask's you not to tell to must make them aware that you are duty bound to do so to protect them. It is then important to make sure that they are safe from further abuse keep any evidence you find and record it. 2. Describe what a social care worker must do if unsafe practice is reported but nothing is done to ensure it is corrected. If the manager takes know action talk to them and ask why they haven't done so,if still nothing is done then go to regional manager it should not be necessary to go further but if you do there is cqc, health and safetyat work or department of health detailing all the relevant information.
UNIT CU1681 PC1.1 The legislation that has an impact on rights, choices and minimising the risk of harm for individuals with dementia are: * Human Rights Act 1998 * Mental Capacity Act 2005 * Mental Health Act 2007 * Mental Capacity and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards 2005 * Disability Discrimination Act 1995 * Mental Health Act 2007 Together these acts form the rights and freedom of an individual. These affect the rights of an individual’s everyday life and say what they can and can’t do, beliefs and rights. PC1.2 The care home must have policies and procedures which include: * Mission statement * Health and safety * Person centred planning * Safeguarding * Complaints procedure * Moving and handling * Equality policy These relate to our practise as these have to be followed and are a structure of how we must work to ensure safe, current practise. PC1.3 Confidential information may be shared with an individual’s family/ advocate, when taking into account consent from the individual in cases of neglect, abuse, treatment etc or information that is shared in the individual’s best interest. I f the individual is incapable of giving consent then it should be the immediate family or next of kin.
Data Protection Act 1998 The act prevents any confidential information from being shared beyond the required persons. It makes sure the information is; used fairly and lawfully, used for limited, specifically stated purposes, used in a way that is adequate, relevant and not excessive, accurate, kept for no longer than is absolutely necessary, handled according to people’s data protection rights, kept safe and secure and not transferred outside the UK without adequate protection. Confidentiality is an essential part of protecting vulnerable adults. If a patient feels that they cannot speak freely, without judgement or assurance that it will be in confidence, then patients may withhold vital information that may be vital to their recovery. Breaking
CU1681 Enable rights and choices of individuals with dementia whilst minimising risks 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 Explain how the following legislation relates to an individual with dementia: The Human Rights Act 1998 The Mental Capacity Act 2005 The Disability Discrimination Act 1995 The Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006 1.2 Evaluate agreed ways of working that relate to rights and choices of an individual with dementia You need to explain how your work policies and procedures take into consideration an individual’s (with dementia) rights. 1.2 Explain how and when personal information may be shared with carers and others, taking into account legislative frameworks and agreed ways of working What type of information needs to be passed on? Why does it need to be passed on? Who exactly would you pass it onto? How would you pass it on?
Unit 4222-244 Approaches to enable rights and choices for individuals with dementia whilst minimizing risks (DEM 211) Outcome 1 Understand key legislation and agreed ways of working that ensure the fulfillment of rights and choices of individuals with dementia while minimizing risk of harm. 1.1 • Human Rights Act 1998 • Mental Capacity Act 2005 • Mental Capacity and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards 2005 • Adults with Incapacity (Scotland) Act 2000 • Mental Health Act 2007 • The Disability Discrimination Act 1995 • Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006 • Carers (Equal Opportunities) Act 2004. Together these legislations formed the fundamental rights and freedom of an individual. These affect the rights of every day life of an individual including what they can say or do, their beliefs, right not to be treated differently and have a right to a fair trial. These rights therefore have limits to ensure that other people's right are upheld.
SHC21-1.3 - Individuals Reactions. Observing individuals reactions whilst communicating with them is very important as you need to be aware of causing offence to those individuals, which is exactly what you do not wish to do. When you talk to adults or children you must take into account their feelings, opinions, culture and what they would like to say. Be patient and give them time to talk to you about what they are feeling. Always be sensitive and understanding, you may have to adjust or adapt what you want to say by ensuring you say it the right way to convey your message, your feelings or ensure opinions are expressed clearly with no misunderstanding without giving offence to the individual.
This | |should only be used when other less intrusive strategies have been unsuccessful, and the risks of not using an emergency intervention are| |outweighed by the need to intervene. | |There must be clear justification for using physical restraint, and this must be recorded, in line with policies and procedures. | |The duty of care must be exercised at all times | |define what is meant by restrictive interventions | |