Unit 4222-324 - Support individuals with specific communication needs (HSC 3029) Outcome 1 - understand specific communication needs and factors affecting them. 1. Explain the importance of meeting an individual's communication needs. Individuals who have communication problems need support to enable them to express themselves effectively. It is therefore important for the carers to be aware of the individuals preferred method of communication and also to support the individual to use their preferred method.
To establish consent would be to be given permission or approval on such actions or decisions. This would vary depending on the individuals assessed capacity to give consent. Aiv Why social care workers must gain consent of the individual when they are providing care or support - It is important to uphold an individuals rights to be fully involved in their own care whilst adhering to legal requirements as it is also the individuals right to refuse such care or treatment and ensuring the individual are aware and comply with legal requirements. Av How a social care worker might gain the consent of the individual - Social care workers can gain consent by multiple ways including verbal or written confirmation. If the individual is not mentally or physically fit to give consent then a social care worker can gain consent from the individuals next of kin.
As a health and social care worker it is our duty of care to provide all of the above and also keep individuals safe from harm or exploitation. It is good for all professionals and organizations to work together in partnership with each other and the individuals we all support. We should follow codes of practice, and deliver what the service user wants. 1.2 Explain why it is important to work in a way that embeds person centered values. 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.
It encourages the individual to do as much for themselves as possible, it makes the most of the person’s strengths. It highlights the importance of communication, as carer’s we must communicate as much as possible, explaining what we are doing. It encourages us to share our day with the person. Person centred care planning helps the service user with
Unit 207 Task A Ai) Person centered values means treating the clients as individuals making sure that they are being treated with dignity and respect, making sure that they have there privacy, and that they have their independence, we need to make sure to give clients a choice of different things and that they have a right to choose them, we also need to recognise that working with professionals is partnership not a relationship. Aii) It is important for care workers because we want to treat our clients as individuals and they way you want to be treated. The main reason why it is important is because it is a law requirement, they come from different acts such as, Human Rights Act 1998, Health and Social Care Act 2008 and the Codes of Practice. Care Quality Commission got the essentials standards from the Health and Social Care Act. If the person centered value are all being followed correctly then the clients should feel happy and content.
But instead, are structured around outcomes – what the individual receiving the service will achieve. And at all times be aware of why we must promote their values in their day to day lives. 1.2 Evaluate the use of care plans in applying person centred
UNIT 324 support service users with specific communication needs Understand specific communication needs and factors affecting them 1. It is important for the carer to be aware of the service users preferred method of communication and to support the individual to use their preferred method. Service users have the right to communicate through their chosen method and their choice should be acknowledged and respected by supporting them. The individual’s right are particularly important when using specific communication methods and language because it’s their major way of communicating their needs and preferences. Communication is a basic human right.
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.
1 Understand the principles and practice of person-centred thing,planning and reviews. 1.1 Explain what person -centred thinking is, and how it relates to person-centred reviews and person centred planning. Person centred thinking is a set of values, skills and tools used in getting to know someone by Person Centred Planning and in personalising of services used by people who need supports provided by social or health care. It is separating what is important to, from what is important for the individual and finding a balance between them. It reflects what is important to the person (now and for the future) and specifies the support they require to make a valued contribution to their community.
Rights - the rights of people are protected by law, and in particular by the Human Rights Act 1998. protects people from harm and guarantees them basic entitlements such as the right to respect and equality Choice – Choice means having access to a wide range of options and information. People need to know the pros and cons of all the options to decide for themselves which ones suit them best. This is called informed choice Privacy – Privacy is a basic human need. We all need to do some things alone and to have time to ourselves to do as we please. Our need for privacy depends on