1.2 It is important to work this way, by following codes of practice, as we need to ensure that we deliver best care/support, making sure, we do the correct things, in the correct way. We should as a professional, only do, or act, in a way, that we are competent to. Being responsible for vulnerable adults, we should recognize, that we are responsible for the welfare of these vulnerable people, and we have certain duties to carry out. We should never do something, that we know we cant, or not do things if it is unsafe e.g. using equipment.
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.
Understand how duty of care contributes to safe practice Know how to address dilemmas that may arise between an individuals rights and the duty of care Know how to recognise and handle comments and complaints Know how to recognise and handle incidents errors and Duty of Care is defined simply as a legal obligation to Always act in the best interest of individuals and others Not act or fail to act in a way that results in harm Act within your competence and not take on anything you do not believe you can safely do. As a care worker you owe a duty of care to the people you support your colleagues your employer yourself and the public interest. Everyone has a duty of care – it is not something that you can opt out of.
HSC026 - Evidence Unit 7 - Implement Person Centres Approaches in Health and Social Care. Define person-centred values. Person- centred values are about asking people what they want and providing practical ways for them to have choice and control in their lives, and having a positive approach. We should have a positive focus on what the person can do, not what they can’t. It is also important to actively acknowledge the person’s strengths, passions and aspirations, and actively involve the family and friends, if the person wishes.
We can then use this information to involve the person in making more choices. -Another key value is to support people having their privacy if they want it. Privacy is a basic human need. Our need for privacy depends on our personality, interests and circumstances. As care workers we must respect people’s need for privacy whenever it arises.
207 Implement person centred approaches in health and social care 1.1 Define person-centred values Treating people as individuals, Making sure people have their privacy, Making sure people have access to their rights, Treating people with dignity and respect, Supporting people to be as independent as possible 1.2 Explain why it is important to work in a way that embeds person centred values. Taking into account person centred values makes me work better for the individual person, rather than imposing my own choices on them and taking away their own right to independence and choice. 1.3 Explain why risk-taking can be part of a person centred approach Taking risks means that you are able to choose and be in control of what you do. You need to ensure that concerns about taking risks is not stopping you living the way you want to. A risk assessment can always be carried out to see if it is possible for someone to do something that they thought would not be possible.
Ai Definition of person-centred values - The purpose of person-centred values is to ensure that the individual needing care is placed at the very centre of the decision making process about their life, the services and support they want and need. It is treating people as individuals, making sure they have their privacy, making sure they have access to their rights, treating people with dignity and respect and supporting people to be as independent as possible. Aii Why it is important social care workers work in a way that promotes person centred values - It is important to promote person centred values so that the individual will feel empowered and in control of their lives, be more confident about making decisions and so that they will feel valued and respected. Aiii Definition of the term ''consent'' in adult social care - Consent is the informed agreement to an action or decision. To establish consent would be to be given permission or approval on such actions or decisions.
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. I have to act in the individuals best interest, keep them safe, carry out risk assessments, promote informed choices but also respect their decision and right to live their life as they choose. If the risk seems great to me I would document it and discuss the matter with my manager. Another area where duty of care dilemmas may arise are confidentiality issues. When a confidential information is shared with me and it concerns safeguarding and there is a possibility of harm or someone’s wellbeing is threathened I might have to make a decision and disclose this information.
They have to ensure that they are providing vulnerable adults with the right quality of care. With professionals they have no choose but to work within the legislations. The cored of practice for professional is to maintain a personal centred care to preserve dignity, promoting individuals with independence of making choices and treating vulnerable adults with respect. Personal centred need to approach individuals by listening and supporting them with problems which will reduce the chance of being abused. Core principles of care was set for the health and social care services to ensure that principles, guidelines and values was followed to promote standards of equality and diversity toward individuals, making sure that personal information was maintain privately and ensuring that individuals had rights.
Therefore to treat and care for us we need different choices based on our personal needs and desires. 1.3 Person centred values should influence all aspects of social care work to make sure that an individual is, - supported to maintain their right to dignity, independence, choice and safety. - Protecting them from abuse. - Providing Person-centred care - Accept their identity and beliefs - Promoting anti-discriminatory practice. 2.1 Finding out about the history, preferences, wishes and needs of an individual will paint the whole picture of that person.