1.3 Standards reflect the changes in the profession such as emphasis on personalised, quality service. I always follow the code of practice which is ; • You must always protect the rights and promote the interests of the service user and carer • Establish and maintain the trust and confidence of the service users and carers • Promote the Independence of the service users while protecting them as far as possible from danger • Respect the rights of the service user while seeking to ensure that their behaviour does not harm themselves or other people • Uphold public trust and confidence in social care services • You must be accountable for the quality of your work and take responsibility for maintaining and improving your knowledge and skills. I follow all these by treating a service user as an individual , treating them and maintaining a person dignity ,values , along with allow an servicer to make informed choices and by the service they receive ,Adhering to all policies and procedures ,communicating in an appropriate way . Letting a service user take risk and help them manage any risk .I always take responsibility for my work and training and getting help and advice when needed . 1.4 A persons own beliefs and values could affect working practice as it could result in neglect of that persons dignity and respect taking away the persons control and you could be breaking codes
Natalie Humphrey Enable Rights and Choices of Individuals with Dementia whilst Minimising Risk Outcome 1: Understand key legislation and agreed ways of working that support the fulfillment 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 * Human Rights Act of 1998 its aim is to support individuals through the UK courts in some of the rights contained in the European Convention on Human Rights. In particular, the Act makes it unlawful for any public body to act in a way which is incompatible with the Convention, unless the wording of an Act of Parliament means they have no other choice. The Human Rights Act also gives people the right to take court proceedings if they think that their Convention rights have been breached or are going to be. Human rights include: • The right to life • The right to liberty and security of person • The right to respect for one’s private and family life, home and correspondence • The right to freedom of thought, conscience and religion • The right to freedom of expression * Mental Capacity Act of 2005 this ensures that unless proved otherwise the individual is able to make their own choices. * Mental Capacity and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards 2005 the primary purpose of these Acts is to provide a legal framework for acting and making decisions on behalf of adults who lack the capacity to make particular decisions for themselves.
Anything done or any decision made on behalf of a person who lacks capacity must be done in their best interests. Anything done for or on behalf of a person who lacks capacity should be the least restrictive of their basic rights and freedoms. Mental Capacity Act Code of Practice The Code of Practice supports the MCA and provides guidance to all those who care for and/or make decisions on behalf of adults who lack capacity. The Code includes case studies and clearly explains in more detail the key features of the MCA.
This requires the flexible approach and is important so that people are not categorised, as every person is unique in their abilities. It is healthcare professionals are accountable to assist patients to use their skills to aid their return to health. People should be inspired to make their own choices once informed with evidence that is appropriate to their needs. Under the Mental Capacity Act (2005) they also have a full right to make that choice even if the decision is deemed in their best interests and assistance should not be refused to them if they decide to do so. Additionally, within the Mental Capacity Act (2005) there are five principles essential when considering individualised care (Appendix 1).
Each culture especially in a care setting should be viewed and respected. Understanding and appreciating culture provides added benefits to the setting including values and beliefs. Discriminating someone against a disability could occur at the setting however The Disability Discrimination Act makes it unlawful for anyone to discriminate someone with a disability. Each organisation will have a policy regarding disability discrimination therefore the residential setting will have a specific policy. Discrimination regarding cognitive ability could occur at the care setting.
Explain of the role of supportive relationships in reducing the risk of abuse and neglect (P6) Supportive relationships are created to show vulnerable adults that there is someone there for them who they can turn to and someone who they can trust. In order to maintain a supportive relationship, vulnerable adults need to be treated with respect, equality, fairness, with dignity and have their right to privacy. These are very important factors to ensure the risk of abuse is reduced, when these factors aren’t followed and taken under consideration, it is then a form of abuse or neglect. In order to respect someone you must show they are entitled to their rights and not under estimate their abilities and qualities. To ensure they are treated equal, they should be treated the same as everyone else and not isolated or suppressed of opportunities.
• Organisations will ensure that all staff and volunteers are familiar with policies relating to Safeguarding Adults, know how to recognise abuse and how to report and respond to it. • Organisations will ensure that staff and volunteers will have access to training that is appropriate to their level of responsibility and
unit 7 Understand person – centred approaches for care and support. Define person centred values. This is to ensure that an individual are at the centre of planning and support, upholding and promoting individuality; choice; dignity; privacy; rights; respect; independence and partnership. Explain why it is important to work in a way that embeds person – centred values. It is important we work in this way in order to promote individuality, this allow individuals to make informed decisions and choices, as well as understand the consequences as well as possible risks of such decisions and choice that may well relate to their own health and wellbeing.
Unit 1 Principles for implementing duty of care in health, social care or children’s and young people’s settings 1 Understand how duty of care contributes to safe practice (a) What it means to have a duty of care in one’s own work role A duty of care is a legal obligation to all Health and Social carers and professionals who have to act in the best interests of individuals and others, also not to act or fail to act in a way that results in harm. This duty of care can be a general implied minimum standard of care or can be outlined in different codes of practice or guidelines in various legislation. This duty of care can also be more specific and defined in specific legislation for example Equality Act 2010 or the COSHH regulations 2002. Carers and employers have to ensure that this duty of care is practiced and achieved. Employers adopt this duty of care into their training and operating procedures so it is central to how they conduct their practice.
Answer: Duty of care means that al health and social care professional and organisation providing health and care service, must act in the best interest of the people they support. As a health care professional you have to ensure that you do not do something or fail to do something that cause harm or leaves the individual to exploitation. Your duty of care underpins everything that you do. It is what underlines the code of practice. Duty of care is also a legal requirement, and is tested in court in case of negligence or malpractice.