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.
When an individual is at the end of life, usually you are aware due to the documentation that is present. (which is a legal requirement) In my job role I would read and acknowledge the rights and wishes of the individual, including any religious beliefs to ensure they are cared for according to their wishes. Outcome 2 Understand factors affecting end of life care. 2.1 Outline key points of theories about the emotional and psychological processes that individuals and key people may experiences with the approach of death. Although each person reacts to the knowledge of impending death or to loss in his or her own way, there are similarities in the psychosocial responses to the situation.
It only comes into effect if and when a person has lost such capacity. Individuals approaching the end of life need to have their needs assessed and their wishes and preferences discussed. An ACP sets out the wishes of the individual about the ways in which they will be supported and cared for in the future as their illness progresses and their condition deteriorates. Plans are based upon discussions between the individual and their care providers (both health and social care). It includes important information about concerns, values and preferences.
Unit SHC36 Promote person centred approaches in health and social care 2.2 How do you use care plans when applying person centred values A person and their needs should be at the centre of the support process. A carers role is to make sure that a person has every opportunity to state how they wish their needs to be met. This is especially important when the issues regarding the person are difficult or of a sensitive nature. Person centred working is about putting people in control of their lives, whether it be a new service user or a person who has been “stuck in the system” for many years. 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.
Support Individuals at the End of Life Caring for individuals at the end of life is a challenging task that requires not only the consideration of the patient as a whole but also an understanding of the family, social, legal, economic, and institutional circumstances that surround individuals care. There are agreed ways of working and legal requirements in place that are designed to protect the rights of an individual during end of life care, these are as follows: •Data Protection, recording, reporting, confidentiality and sharing information •The making of wills and living wills •Equality, Diversity and Discrimination •Visitors •Safeguarding of vulnerable adults •Dealing with personal property of deceased people •Risk Assessments •Moving and Handling •Mental Capacity •Health and Safety Caring for individuals at the end of life is a challenging task that requires not only the consideration of the individual as a whole but also an understanding of the family, social, legal, economic, and institutional circumstances that surround patient care. A legal requirement of end of life care is that the wishes of the individual, including whether CPR should be attempted, as well as their wishes how they are cared for after death are properly documented. This means that their rights and wishes are respected, even after death. When an individual is at the end of life, I am usually aware of their needs and requirements by reading their care plan; I would read and acknowledge the rights and wishes of the individual including any religious beliefs e.g.
Often when providing care for a patient with a lingering illness the nurse must refocus to ensure the needs and wants of the patient and family are being followed and not allow her own personal beliefs to interfere. The nurse
This means decorating their bedroom to their liking and surrounding them with their own belongings where possible. We will discuss with family and wishes expressed by the resident to them regarding how they want their death to be handled. Agreed ways of working provide guidelines for dealing with an issue as difficult as death in a way that is respectful to everyone concerned while meeting the individual’s physical and psychological needs. 1.2 At Hafan-Y- Waun we have an end of life plan that is ideally discussed with every individual in our care. This may not always be possible and it must be handled with much sensitivity.
Care-plans are very specific to the individual and you need as much information about them to be able to assess the needs of the person involved. Find out what they are they able to do for themselves and what can we do to support them and aide independence. What sort of support do they have from family and friends, what hobbies do they have and what are their likes and dislikes. They may need your support because of ill health so you need to know all about their medical history and what medication they are on. How their sight, hearing and speech is, are they able to communicate?
It also means having the responsibility of being a caregiver for another person. Someone who is too young, too old, too ill, or unfit mentally to care for him or herself and requires another person to assist them on a daily basis. This could include looking after the person's hygiene (cleanliness), safety, meals, transportation, and other medical or physical needs until they are met to a high standard that the service user is happy with. Duty of care affects the way people work as their employer provides the policies and procedures and ways of being aware of dangers by carrying out risk assessments. Social care workers and care giving organisations must do as much as reasonably possible to keep individuals safe from harm.There are two key definitions to risk assessment work, a hazard which is an actual or potential danger or risk.
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. The personal beliefs should be respected and encouraged. Choice We need to be aware that each service user has the right to make choices and also how they can benefit from this. It is important both physically and mentally for a service user to make choices each day. It has an influence on social care work, because we need to make sure that we are communicating well, and listening to the individual's wishes and preferences, and we need to remember not to dothings without discussing it with service user.