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.
Unit 4222 204.1 Duty of care means that the Health and Social Care Workers must do anything it is reasonably possible to keep individuals from harm. They need to think about following the policies and procedure, making risk assesements, respecting the rights of an individual or making risky choices, being aware of harm , making sure they have done anything is reasonably possible to avoid the danger, taking actions to keep the individuals safe and report the actions/dangers. Etc. If someone don’t ensure the legal responsibility of keeping the individual safe it may affect your work role . That’s why all the training needs to be kept up to date , aways wash your hands before and after attending a resident , etc.
2 Be able to support individuals to maintain personal hygiene Describe how to maintain dignity of an individual when supporting intimate personal hygiene When supporting an individual with intimate personal hygiene it is important to explain to the individual what is going to happen and ensuring that they understand what is going to happen and that they are comfortable with what is going to happen. Take care to ensure that you have everything you both need for the task to hand to save interruptions causing distress. Lastly shut the door and curtains to ensure total privacy ensure the areas that are not being washed are covered to save embarrassment. Listen to the individual throughout ensuring that they are OK and making sure they don't feel uncomfortable. Identify risks to own health in supporting individuals with personal hygiene routines When supporting others with personal hygiene it is important to wear personal protective
Unit 305 Outcome 1) 1) Person centred values ensure that each individual resident receives adequate care based on their personal wants and needs. Person centred values make sure that the care is planned around a specific individual and that they are at the heart of every decision. Throughout a health and social care setting being able to demonstrate person centred care can involve professionals, families, the individual and carers. Aspects of daily care should involve person centred values because each resident is different and will need to be treated as an individual. As a carer I demonstrate person centred values by relating to what each resident would like, what care they need, what assistance they will accept and treating each resident as a separate person but at the same time treating everyone equally.
Unit CU242P - Understand the process and experience of dementia 2.2 - Explain the importance of recording possible signs or symptoms of dementia in an individual in line with agreed ways of working. It is important to record signs and symptoms of dementia as this can become a vital piece of evidence, this can be used so that the doctors know what sort of dementia they can possible diagnosing. 2.3 - Explain the process of reporting possible signs of dementia within agreed ways of working. - Describe the possible impact of receiving a diagnosis of dementia on - the individual The possible impact it can have on the imdividual is that they might feel angry, asking themselves why has this happened to them, they might feel
It applies to information that is held in letters/writing or on computerised records these include things such as x-rays, photographs, CCTV images telephone calls etc. This act therefore requires security to retain the confidentiality and integrity of personal or sensitive data and it insures that all this information stays in contact for as long as it is needed. The Children Act 2004 This act insures that organisations have a duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people. Sharing information between care agencies helps them work more efficiently and effectively but as always it must comply with the laws relating to confidentiality, data protection and human rights. The safeguarding boards use the Children Act to develop policies and procedures to ensure the safety and well-being of the child or young person.
It can have an adverse effect on a person’s well-being and self-esteem as they may withdraw from society due to feelings of embarrassment because of bodily odours and unsightly appearance. Individuals can become very isolated and depressed. 2. Be able to support individuals to maintain personal hygiene 2.5 Describe how to maintain dignity of an individual when supporting intimate personal hygiene To maintain the dignity of an individual when supporting intimate personal hygiene, you need to firstly think about your environment. Ensure that when you are assisting an individual that the room is private and free from intrusion, curtains and doors are closed before you carry out the task and the environment is at an ideal temperature.
Unit 4222-305 Promote person centred approaches in health and social care (HSC 036) Outcome 1 1.Person - centred is about providing care and support that is centred or focused on the individual and their needs. We are all individual and just because two people might have the same medical condition, for eg.Dementia, it does not mean that they require the same care and support. As a care worker I need to understand what the values are. There are eight person centred values: individuality rights choice independency dignity respect partneship equal opportunities I need to listen to S/U, they know themselves best, even if disagree, the care plan is theirs unless the capasity to understand is diminished and then advice
(1) Understand the need for secure handling of information in health and social care setting 1.2 – Explain why it is important to have secure systems for recording and storing information in a health and social care setting It is important to have secure systems for recording and storing information in a health and social care setting, as you are providing duty of care to your clients. You are making sure that no one else can get hold of their information as they can use it against them by carrying out fraudulent activity. It is also there for the worker to abide by the policies of confidentiality and follow the legislation of Data Protection Act 1998. (2) Know how to access support for handling information 2.1 – Describe how to
1.1 Explain why personal hygiene is important Personal hygiene is important because the individual enjoys cleanliness, presentation & comfort. Looking good & clean can boost the person’s ego & their respect among others. The person whose body is clean hardly gets infected. Personal hygiene involves keeping the skin, nails & hair in good shape as well as keeping your clothes clean. Personal hygiene is also important as it clears discomfort & odors that might discomfort others & make friends to isolate you.